When 200 Seems Huge: Five Reasons Churches of 200 Are Considered Small

If you pastor a church of fewer than 50 people, the fact that I refer to a church of 200 as small may surprise you. 200 in your situation may seem huge. In fact, 200 may be bigger than the biggest church in your town or county. But I still consider 200 to be a small church. No matter how many people live in the community. Here are five reasons why:

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If you pastor a church of fewer than 50 people, the fact that I refer to a church of 200 as small may surprise you.

I’ve pastored in big cities and small towns. I’ve been “stuck” at 20, 50, 75, 120 and 200 for significant periods of time.

But I still consider 200 to be a small church. No matter how many people live in the community. Here are five reasons why:

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