Small Church, Big God
“What even megachurches can learn from small congregations”
By: Teresa J. Stewart Published on: 08/08/2023The following is reposted with permission from prolific author and faith columnist for the Kansas City Star, Bill Tammeus. In Bill’s Faith Matters blog, he provides excellent and free resources about religion and ethics.
In Praise of Scrappy Congregations
By: Teresa J. Stewart Published on: 30/05/2023A “scrappy” organization might not have everything it needs, ideally. It might not follow the established pattern for success. But it will make a way anyway.
Seven Worship Advantages for Small Congregations: No More Just-ing
By: Teresa J. Stewart Published on: 07/02/2022I often hear small-setting pastors and laity use this “just” introduction: “Well, we’re just a small congregation . . .” And I need to say simply: Enough. Quit just-ing.
Part 2: The Participation Advantage–A Small Congregation Superpower
By: Teresa J. Stewart Published on: 10/01/2022Worship resources can’t simply be dragged and dropped from big settings to small ones. What’s beautiful and right for 200 or 2000 worshipers risks feeling awkward, artificial, or pretentious for 75 worshipers. Like somehow it doesn’t fit.
