Episode 164: Does the Size of a Church Matter?

Episode 164: Does the Size of a Church Matter?

 

If size is used as a sole determinant of God's favor, then absolutely not.

 

However understanding your churches size is important?

• Size can be a useful indicator
• Size can identify certain challenges
  • under 50 - "family church mentality"
    • hard for new people to have a voice
  • under 125 - "shepherding challenge"
    • one staff person can only do so much
  • under 500 - "structuring continued success"
    • organizational issues and small groups
  • Larger churches - "Personality Driven or Jesus Driven"
    • a unique challenge

Size is fluid for most churches, however some churches practice intentional sizing

 

Discipleship and leadership development are critical at any size, but it looks different

 

The smaller the size, the quicker change can take place, but often the consequences of those changes is quite high.

 

Contact Alan: alan@dtbatogether.com

Contact Trent: gasconadevalleybaptist@gmail.com

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