Season 1 · Episode 157
5 Reasons a Shrinking Church May Be a Good Thing
Revitalize and Replant · North American Mission Board
August 8, 2024
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Show Notes
In this episode, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss an article from Brian Croft about some good reasons your church may not grow numerically.
- Members leave to help plant or revitalize a church.
- Your church sends missionaries to the field.
- Your church places pastors in other local churches.
- Members relocate to improve their family situation.
- Divisive or unconverted members leave.
Resources related to this podcast:
“5 Reasons a Shrinking Church May Be a Good Thing” by Brian Croft