Two current statistical realities are pushing back against the perception that church growth leads to financial stability.
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Take the free survey to discover your “do I need to de-size?“ score.
De-sizing The Church: How To Know If You Need To De-size Read More »
“Though we act and often work hard, it is, after all, not our battle, but the outcome is in his hands. We don’t battle outcomes.” Dallas Willard
De-sizing The Church: The Danger of Idolizing Outcomes Read More »
An obsession with church attendance has been with us for a long time. But it’s a bigger deal today because we’ve become really good at it.
De-sizing The Church: Why The Gap Between Big And Small Churches Is Growing Read More »
Healthy, de-sized churches prioritize worship, ministry, discipleship, evangelism, and fellowship not as a means to an end, but as the purpose for which we exist.
De-sizing The Church: What’s More Important than Attendance? Read More »
“All numerical markers — increased attendance, bigger and better programs, a larger budget — must take a backseat to listening to Jesus. Jesus calls us to abide in him.”
Peter Scazzero
De-sizing The Church: Discipleship Fixes Everything Read More »
The Bible constantly calls us to strengthen our integrity. We’re never called to increase our numbers.
De-sizing The Church: Integrity Lasts Read More »
“In the first twenty years of the movement, research focused on principles; lately the focus has been on discovering new techniques, programs, or methods.” (Elmer Towns)
De-sizing The Church: Overcoming The Arrogance/Shame Cycle Read More »
When you have an open market, not
just in finance, but in religion, the size of the crowd brings an air of credibility.
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“Humans were not fashioned by God for celebrity. We can’t take it, I’m telling you. It’s too much.” (Beth Moore)
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