Do this, not that: Strategies for each of the 7 church sizes

Bob Whitesel Sept. 19, 2022

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Did you ever feel that your leadership style worked best with certain church sizes? Well, research says your hunch is right. In fact, I asked my students in a graduate course on leadership to create a chart on "what to do and what not to do" to grow churches beyond certain size ranges.

The students had been reading dozens of books and articles on the topic for a couple months. I edited and added to their responses to ensure the most relevant insights remained.

Below is our chart: "Do This, Not That: Strategies for Each of the 7 Church Sizes."

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Bob Whitesel (D.Min., Ph.D.) is a foresight coach, professor, and award-winning author of 14 books. For over 30 years, he has guided leaders and churches to pivot and engage what’s next. He holds two earned doctorates from Fuller Theological Seminary and teaches on leadership foresight, church health, and organizational change. His website is www.ChurchForesight.com. Learn More »

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