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Not every church will become a mega church. Statistics say that only 6% of churches are over 500 people and 60% of churches are under 100 people. So clearly, most churches will not reach the “mega” status. So how do we make a big deal about small churches.

Show Notes

In our last episode we talked about what a healthy church looks like in a small town. In this episode we are going to talk about how to make a big deal about a small church. Not every church will be a mega church. As a matter of fact, most churches will not be mega churches. Some would even say that small churches have a unique ability for gospel movement that the mega church will struggle to accomplish. So how do we make a big deal about small churches.   
 
To help us talk about this important topic, I’ve asked Chris Vitarelli, pastor of “The Road” church, a two campus ministry in Fenton and Howell Michigan to join me.  Not only is Chris making a big deal about his small churches, he is encouraging pastors all over the country to do the same through a conference entitled “Small Church - Big Deal”, but I’ll let Chris share that with you.  
·      Give me the 2 minute Chris Vitarelli and “The Road” story.
·      What’s the Big Deal About Small Churches?
·      What are the advantages to pastoring in a small church setting?
·      How do you keep your church thinking missionally, and not getting into the trap of being small for the sake of being small?
·      Tell me a bit about your conference, “Small Church, Big Deal”. 

What is Advance?

Strengthening churches for gospel movement.