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Every pastor wants growth.
But growth doesn’t come from new converts alone—it comes from keeping them.
And that’s where many churches quietly struggle.
In the book of Job, God describes the parenting of an ostrich—
careless, unprepared, and unaware of danger.
No spiritual newborn survives long in an “ostrich church.”
Many churches don’t fail at evangelism.
They fail at disciple-making.
New believers are rushed
Left unprotected
Expected to “figure it out”
And slowly… they disappear.
In You Wouldn’t Want an Ostrich for Your Mama!, Carlton L. Coon Sr. reveals how to:
✔ Retain more new converts
✔ Build strong, lasting disciples
✔ Avoid the hidden mistakes that drive people away
✔ Create a culture where spiritual babies thrive—not just survive
Why new believers are often lost within weeks
The cultural and leadership pressures that unintentionally destroy growth
Biblical patterns behind opposition to “new life” (Pharaoh, Herod, and more)
How fear and inexperience in leaders harm developing disciples
Practical, step-by-step ways to nurture spiritual growth
“We retain about 75% of those who go through discipleship… less than 20% of those who don’t.”
— Paul Graham
“I realized I was losing converts because I wasn’t discipling them… Now many are still living for God.”
— Elder William Cass
Pastors who are tired of seeing new converts disappear
Ministry leaders who want lasting growth—not just attendance spikes
Churches ready to move from addition to multiplication
With over 30 years in ministry, Carlton L. Coon Sr. has served as a pastor, evangelist, church planter, and Home Missions Director for the United Pentecostal Church International. His passion is simple:
help churches grow by developing people.
If you’re serious about building a church that keeps what it reaches,
this book will challenge—and equip—you to do it.
👉 Get your copy today on Amazon
The extensive course Mastering Disciple-making is available online at this link: Master-Full Preaching — Carlton Coon Sr.
Every pastor wants growth.
But growth doesn’t come from new converts alone—it comes from keeping them.
And that’s where many churches quietly struggle.
In the book of Job, God describes the parenting of an ostrich—
careless, unprepared, and unaware of danger.
No spiritual newborn survives long in an “ostrich church.”
Many churches don’t fail at evangelism.
They fail at disciple-making.
New believers are rushed
Left unprotected
Expected to “figure it out”
And slowly… they disappear.
In You Wouldn’t Want an Ostrich for Your Mama!, Carlton L. Coon Sr. reveals how to:
✔ Retain more new converts
✔ Build strong, lasting disciples
✔ Avoid the hidden mistakes that drive people away
✔ Create a culture where spiritual babies thrive—not just survive
Why new believers are often lost within weeks
The cultural and leadership pressures that unintentionally destroy growth
Biblical patterns behind opposition to “new life” (Pharaoh, Herod, and more)
How fear and inexperience in leaders harm developing disciples
Practical, step-by-step ways to nurture spiritual growth
“We retain about 75% of those who go through discipleship… less than 20% of those who don’t.”
— Paul Graham
“I realized I was losing converts because I wasn’t discipling them… Now many are still living for God.”
— Elder William Cass
Pastors who are tired of seeing new converts disappear
Ministry leaders who want lasting growth—not just attendance spikes
Churches ready to move from addition to multiplication
With over 30 years in ministry, Carlton L. Coon Sr. has served as a pastor, evangelist, church planter, and Home Missions Director for the United Pentecostal Church International. His passion is simple:
help churches grow by developing people.
If you’re serious about building a church that keeps what it reaches,
this book will challenge—and equip—you to do it.
👉 Get your copy today on Amazon
The extensive course Mastering Disciple-making is available online at this link: Master-Full Preaching — Carlton Coon Sr.