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Small Church, Big Mission
"The church takes missions involvement so seriously that you have to wonder if it remains small because prospective new members fear they'd have to work too hard to keep up with the old-timers."
Tony W. Cartledge (read more)
found on: Biblical Recorder
Note: The article is a big pat on the back for a small NC church. Although the article reads like the pep rally for little churches, this specific church seems to have avoided focusing on itself and is actually making a difference.

Our number one priority?
"Church growth, however, is not necessarily evangelistic growth. Many congregations grow primarily through the transfer of people from other congregations and through biological growth."
George Bullard (read more)
found on: Biblical Recorder
Note: George makes some salient points then turns the whole thing into a plug for strategic type church programs sponsored by State and National Baptist organizations.

Relevancy is Simple
"Is the church responding? Well, maybe. I see signs of life. In the U.S., we’re light on our feet, and every few years, some new trend leaps up: the Jesus movement, the charismatic movement, the Willow Creek phenomenon, the emergent church. Meanwhile, the broader church lumbers on, learning from the young radicals, trying to retain the best of the past. As long as we don’t become a corporation, an institution, I have hope. We’ve got to keep listening go the Spirit."
Phillip Yancey (read more)
Interviewed on: Relevant Magazine

The Devil's Done His Job
"### yeah, the devil's done his job alright, 'cuz we're all in the pews now.
### yeah the devil's done his job, 'cuz we're all in the dark."
Meadow Rue
Heard on: Stupid Church People Podcast #38
Note: SCP is sometimes thought provoking, but mostly offensive. Not for kids.