Making the Small Church Effective

by Carl S. Dudley

What makes the small church so reliably steady, closely intimate, and beautifully simple -- a worthy model of the Christian church? Carl S. Dudley affirms the main cause as lying within the minds of the church members. Dr. Dudley refutes the rampant negative prejudices directed toward the small church in this innovative examination of the well-based beliefs and values of members of small congregations. He cites data from his extensive workshop experiences with pastors, members, and denominational leaders who represented well over a thousand small Christian congregations as foundations for his report. He offers helpful resources, practical exercises, and tested and reshaped tools to highlight and affirm the admirable internal strengths and gifts that small churches uniquely possess.

Paperback

Published December 1, 1978

Reviews

[David · Rating 3 out of 5]

A perfectly solid and useful book for small church pastors, even if it does date back quite a ways. Three stars only because Dudley has produced other more recent works--like Effective Small Churches in the 21st Century--that contain most of the learnings you'll encounter in this book. I'd commend heading there first, and then checking back in with this older but still pertinent book for any relevant information.

[Abri Theart · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have optted for a more resent one of him: Effective Small Churches in the Twenty-First Century