As many of you know, I preach at many small Churches, 65 or less. I love to preach in the Churches I have served at and filled in from time to time. My longest stretch was in Reserve, New Mexico at FBC, for 10 years on and off, sometimes every Sunday for weeks upon weeks. A four hour drive one way from our house. I am grateful for that time and carry it in my heart, mind and soul. I learned so much about God and people. I will never for get the revivals we did in Reserve and Quemado. I still fill the pulpit from time to time in Reserve, Glenwood and other communities. Send me an email, pastordewey@fggam.org if you would like me to come to your Church! I have made so many friends over the years traveling for JESUS! I will never forget you all! So very precious! Thank YOU LORD! I love this message by Le Ann Trees in ‘Beautiful Christian Life.’
While it may seem as if large churches with lots of programs are the most popular choice for Christians, the statistics tell otherwise. According to a report conducted by Faith Communities Today.
…at least 175,000 faith communities (half of 350,000) in the country have 65 or fewer people in attendance on any given weekend. (Twenty Years of Congregational Change: The 2020 Faith Communities Today Overview)
My church has over 100 members currently, which technically puts it in the midsize category. It still feels like a small church to me, though, as I have attended much larger churches in the past. Here are twelve reasons I love my “smaller” church: Story Here
