In the Protestant world, the number of members listed on the rolls was once the most common measure of size, and is still a benchmark for denominational assessments. While this may be a meaningful number within an individual congregation or denomination, it is less helpful when comparing to others, since the definition of "member" and the care with which members are counted can vary dramatically from place to place. Read more
Monday, April 16, 2012
The Smaller Congregation—Pathways in Challenging Times
In the Protestant world, the number of members listed on the rolls was once the most common measure of size, and is still a benchmark for denominational assessments. While this may be a meaningful number within an individual congregation or denomination, it is less helpful when comparing to others, since the definition of "member" and the care with which members are counted can vary dramatically from place to place. Read more
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