Going to this workshop, based around a book available from the presenters, made me (us) feel Big (technically small congregations are between (2-150). We are big among the small Congregations, but I empathized most with the attendees who got up to tell their stories here, especially a woman who spoke of a group of folks leaving their Church in conflict. Conflict happens, but it feels different is a small group!
My major learning from this workshop: Create an organization that fits the size you are, if you don't have enough volunteers for your committees, perhaps you have too many committees (or too many folks on a committee.) If your organization fits your size, you are a healthy Congregation, and folks naturally will want to join the group!
Hmmm, are we an organization that fits our size? Well, probably not and I suspect there are also other factors in play, but I will remember this idea, I think it is a guideline.
Another point made strongly: the only reason to grow our Church is to save lives, to welcome more people into our beloved community, nurture their spirit and help them heal the world. We DO NOT grow to help raise funds, get more volunteers.
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