Overview
Big churches didnāt create the problems facing todayās congregations. But our obsession with size has come at a great cost.
Weāre obsessed with bigness. Supersized meals and TV screens. Square footage. AndĀ bigĀ churches. āWhatās the size of your church?ā That question has stirred insecurities or stroked the ego of too many pastors.
For a long time, we thought bigger was better. āChurch growthā and ānumbersā dominated our thoughts and conversations. But more than ever, people are feeling disconnected. Trust in the church is dwindling.
InĀ De-sizing the Church, pastor Karl Vaters takes us on a multi-faceted journey through our centuries-long obsession with size, both in and outside the church, and how it has negatively affected those who serve and worship in big and small congregations alike. Ā He also dispels some prevailing myths and affirms what was good and true about the Church Growth Movement.Ā And he invites us to consider how removing church size from the equation can be an essential element in rebuilding trust, restoring relationships, and renewing our spiritual lives.Ā
This book reframes the way we see the size of our churches and helps us see health and fruitfulness through de-sized lenses. The result? Renewed congregations that reach surrounding communities and faithfully engage culture.Ā
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This book title, De-sizing the Church (How Church Growth Became a Science, Then an Obsession, and What's Next), ISBN: 9780802424259, by Karl Vaters, published by Moody Publishers (April 2, 2024) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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