Failing Churches

“These six types of churches are described categorically, but the categories are not mutually exclusive. Many of these deceased churches fit most, if not all, of the categories. We have spoken with the leadership of these churches. The conversations were sad but enlightening.” - Thom Rainer

Over 61 percent of churches average fewer than 100 in worship attendance. Yes, we are a nation of small churches. I love it. I love small churches.But if your church has fewer than 100 in worship, it is likely to be a declining church. In fact two out of three of these small churches are declining.Even more, there is a direct correlation with the rate of decline in a church and the size of the church.

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