Big churches didn't create the problems facing today's congregations. But our obsession with size has come at a great cost. For a long time, we thought bigger was better. "Church growth" and "numbers" dominated our thoughts and conversations. But more than ever, people are feeling disconnected. Trust in the church is dwindling. Karl Vaters has served in small-church ministry for over 40 years. He stopped by and dispelled some prevailing myths and invited 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! 

https://www.moodypublishers.com/de-sizing-the-church/