The Small Church and Community Ministry Office has produced another new resource for smaller membership congregations. Stepping Out In Faith tells the stories of nine smaller membership churches that have journeyed on a path leading to transformed congregational life—from the perspective of the congregation and pastor. Spiritual discernment, changing demographics, pastoral leadership, and church building issues are addressed. Discussion questions follow each story and the resource concludes with a Bible study. You can order this resource from the resource page on our webpage at www.pcusa.org/smallchurch. I spent part of last week leading a seminar on smaller membership congregations at Union Seminary, Richmond, Virginia campus. I always enjoy getting together with church leaders who are passionate and love serving smaller membership congregations. Smaller membership congregations need leaders who love and embrace the dynamics and challenges of small church life and ministry!
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