“I like the idea of small churches. But if they’re so great, why do I see so many more unhealthy small churches than unhealthy big churches?”
A small church pastor asked me that question recently. Not from cynicism or unkindness. It was out of genuine concern for a reality he saw.
The truth is that while the vast majority of unhealthy churches are small, the vast majority of small churches are not unhealthy.
Sad truth is the majority of churches I’ve either served or attended are unhealthy. I suspect it is part and parcel of being in communities with declining populations and isolated locations.
Sorry to hear that. But your assessment makes sense.