5 Reasons a Shrinking Church May Be a Good Thing

In this episode, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss an article from Brian Croft about some good reasons your church may not grow numerically.

1. Members leave to help plant or revitalize a church.


2. Your church sends missionaries to the field.


3. Your church places pastors in other local churches.


4. Members relocate to improve their family situation.


5. Divisive or unconverted members leave.

Resources related to this podcast:

“5 Reasons a Shrinking Church May Be a Good Thing” by Brian Croft