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CNLP 689 | DeSizing the Church, The Drug of Size, The Good and Bad of the Church Growth Movement, and What Small and Large Churches Get Right

The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast

CHAPTER

Navigating Church Growth Challenges

This chapter explores the difficulties faced by a church that transitioned from significant growth to a sharp decline. It emphasizes the importance of aligning pastoral strengths with the needs of congregation size and the necessity of authentic leadership over mere numerical expansion. The discussion also reflects on the significance of small churches and the suitability of pastors for managing growth, advocating for a return to genuine discipleship and internal empowerment.

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