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should not be measured by numbers. A truly successful Church is
one where believers are growing to maturity, and strong
relationships are being formed. There are many large (and small)
churches where this is not happening. Numerical growth is not a
true indication of success. An increase in the number of
Christians should lead to more Churches; and not just to larger
churches.
The ideal Church would be one in which all members can get to
know each other and have strong relationships with each other.
This will happen easiest in a smaller Church. It can happen in a
large church, but if it will be much more difficult. In a large
church, some people would get lost on the fringes. They can
participate in the church’s activities, without getting to know
anyone very well. They could remain as spiritual infants, because
no one would know where they stood. In a Church where
relationships are strong, everyone would be forced to grow in
their faith.
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