What does it mean to truly bear fruit for God's Kingdom? In this episode of The Multiplication Factor, Karen McNary shares how God transformed her from someone who simply attended church into a believer whose life is rooted in Scripture. As Chief People Officer at Bible Study Fellowship (BSF), Karen explains why spiritual multiplication begins with a consistent relationship with God's Word and why fruit is always meant for the benefit of others. Karen also reflects on witnessing the remarkable faithfulness of believers around the world, especially in places where Christianity is a minority faith, and encourages Christian leaders to find confidence in God's unchanging Word rather than changing cultural circumstances. Key Themes Fruitfulness is always about serving others, never ourselves. Spiritual growth begins when we move beyond simply attending church to personally engaging with Scripture. Daily time in God's Word allows God not only to be read—but to read us. Leadership multiplication happens by consistently investing in others over time. The global Church often demonstrates extraordinary faithfulness in difficult circumstances. God's Word remains the foundation for hope regardless of cultural change. Christian leaders can face the future confidently because God has always been faithful. Quotes: "A fruit tree is for the benefit of others, not themselves." "It's not just me reading Him—it's Him reading me." "The reason He gifted me has always been for someone else." "God's Word has always been what we need." "Look back to what He's already done, and that gives us hope for what He will do in the present and the future." Timestamp: 00:00 Introduction to The Multiplication Factor 01:03 Karen McNary's role at Bible Study Fellowship 01:27 Helping people discover Jesus through Scripture 01:56 Understanding what spiritual fruit really means 02:47 From church attendance to authentic faith 03:08 The transforming discipline of daily Bible study 03:40 "It's Him reading me"—hearing God's voice through Scripture 04:01 Lessons from serving the global Church 04:46 Faithfulness of believers in India and beyond 05:35 Multiplying disciples through years of leadership 06:49 Hope for Christian leaders in a changing culture 07:41 Looking back at God's faithfulness to face the future Karen McNary serves as Chief People Officer for Bible Study Fellowship (BSF). Having first served as a volunteer leader, she now helps support a global ministry dedicated to helping people encounter Jesus through the study of Scripture. Her passion is seeing lives transformed as believers grow in their understanding of God's Word and multiply that impact in others. Questions: What does "bearing fruit" look like in your own leadership? How has your personal time in Scripture shaped your relationship with God? Are you reading the Bible primarily for information or transformation? Who has invested in your spiritual growth, and who are you investing in? What encourages you most about the global Church today? How can remembering God's past faithfulness strengthen your leadership today? Learn more about Bible Study Fellowship and its global ministry: ⁠https://www.bsfinternational.org⁠ Learn more about Christian Leadership Alliance: ⁠https://www.christianleadershipalliance.org⁠ Listen now and be encouraged to multiply your impact through faithful obedience.