Growing Good Fruit Takes Time

JD Meeder
Written By Rev. Dcn. JD Meeder

The fruit of the Spirit doesn't ripen overnight. Just as farmers patiently tend their orchards through changing seasons, our spiritual growth requires patience and consistent nurturing. The Holy Spirit works at His perfect pace—not too fast, not too slow. In our fast-paced world, how might we better align ourselves with God's timing rather than our own hurried schedules?

Scripture Reading: Galatians 5:1, 15-25

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Rev. Dcn. JD Meeder

JD serves as the Director of Next Generation Ministries & the Greensboro Fellows Program. He was ordained as a deacon on January 19, 2025.

Before joining Redeemer staff, JD served in leadership roles with multiple ministries and non-profits, and most recently as Partnerships Director with Water Mission. He is a graduate of Clemson, where he participated in Young Life. JD is passionate about seeing people step into the fullness that the Lord has in every area of their life.

The Meeder family recently moved to Greensboro from the low country of South Carolina, and have fallen in love with the Triad. You can often find him outside running, biking, reading, playing with their golden retriever, and cheering on the Clemson Tigers.

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