PC 073: 6 tips for leading a church under 150 people well

About this episode

Dylan Dodson shares six practical tips for effectively leading a church with under 150 members.

Welcome to the Practical Church podcast, brought to you in partnership with Mission Support . Mission Support This episode was brought to you by Mission Support . Stay focused on your mission and let Mission Support help you with everything you didn't go to seminary for! Get support from experts with decades of experience working with churches who know your unique needs and challenges. Click here to talk with a guide today & love being a pastor again ! HERE ARE THE SIX TIPS I DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE Don't act like a mega church Do the best you can do with what you have and be ok with that Don't worry about scaling everything Do your best, don't aim for excellence Create a consistent schedule Don't be shy about your desire to reach more people Get more church tips and advice Click here to join the Practical Church Facebook group

Topics covered

• church leadership
• small churches
• pastoral advice

Keywords

• leadership
• community
• growth

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