A group of pastors and church leaders have a conversation about what it’s like recruiting leaders in the normative-sized church.
What are some of the unique giftings and challenges of recruiting group leaders in a normative-sized church? Ken Braddy, Lifeway’s Director of Sunday School, recently had a conversation with four pastors of normative churches (those with 50-150 people in attendance) on the podcast Disciple-making in Community. Here’s a look at their conversation.
What’s your favorite part about pastoring a normative-sized church?
Chris Johnson, pastor of Grace Church, Hendersonville, Tennessee:
You get to know the people. It’s small enough you can make those connections.
Tod Tanner, vice president of the Tennessee Baptist Foundation:
It creates a sense of family. You get to know the people, but even within that, as you get to know them, you go on a journey with them.
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