The Big Picture For Small Churches, how to Thrive and Survive as a Small Congregation

We live in a society that worships at the shrine of size. In the world's eyes if something is not big, it does not deserve attention. With such a cultural bias it is not easy to be upbeat about a church with just a few in the congregation. John Benton has written this sensitive and practical work out of a heartfelt concern for the many small groups of God's people who meet regularly and faithfully as a church, but who may sometimes feel weak or isolated. Highlighting the fact that it is the health of a church, not its size, that is important, he encourages small congregations (and large ones, too!) and shows how the few and seemingly powerless have been used by God throughout the history of the church. These little churches might just be the seeds from which God may yet give a mighty harvest, for his glory.

Publisher: Evangelical Press
Type: Paperback
ISBN: 9781783973026

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John Benton is the pastor of Chertsey Street Baptist Church, Guildford, England, and has authored several books published by Evangelical Press.

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A wonderfully optimistic book about being a small church (fewer than 50 regular attenders). John Benton writes practically with sympathy and understanding. This would be especially helpful for the leaderships of small independent/Baptist churches to read together. Gareth Russell