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How to Grow a Small Church

by Gary Linton   April 2010   17 Comments

A small church

A small church building in Austria

How can we grow a small church? In spite of what we see on television the majority of churches in America are under one hundred members. The following tips apply to really small, struggling churches as well as average size churches that may have reached a plateau. Pastoring small churches can be a challenge, but there are a few simple things you can do to help your church grow. [more]

Characteristics of Effective Church Planters

by Kim Linton   September 2009   2 Comments

What does it take to be an effective church planter? Dr. Charles Ridley conducted a study of church planters in the United States and Canada. Based upon his research and subsequent field testing, he developed a list of thirteen characteristics that define effective church planters. [more]