Feed: Cranach: The Blog of Veith
Posted on: Friday, January 15, 2010 3:00 AM
Author: geneveith
Subject: Microchurches really are "in"
In my "in" and "out" prediction of fashions for the new year, I predicted that megachurches would be "out" and microchurches would be "in." That was based primarily on wishful thinking. But now I see that I was right! This is what the church growth experts are saying! Terry Mattingly quotes and discusses a news story on the subject:
That second sentence describes my congregation (except for the nondenominational part)! Our worship atmosphere is indeed unlike established churches, in that we are highly liturgical, while "established churches" now largely use contemporary worship. I assure you that it was not our intention to be fashionable; indeed, we have been trying to NOT be fashionable. But there you go. But just consider the advantages of small churches. You get to actually know your pastor, and he knows you. He can give you the pastoral care that you need. You can get to know and interact with all your fellow members, making a true sense of community possible. Such things are virtually impossible in a megachurch. |