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Understanding small church dynamics is essential to longevity in smaller churches or rural areas.    Over the years I have been on a mission to understand small church and rural ministry.  I have spoken on this subject at conferences and at Pastor Fellowships.  Listed below are articles which have helped me better understand the dynamics of small church ministry.

  Understanding rural and small church thinking

• The DNA of the Culture

• The DNA of Relationships

• The DNA of Growth & Money

• The DNA of the Pastor

 Sphere of Influence - Rethinking numbers in small church ministries
Would Christ go to Mayberry?

  Specific Articles from Theological or Trade Journals

• The Dynamics of Small Church Ministry 
          by John Koessler, Master's Seminary Journal (Fall 1992, Volume 3)

• The Place of the Small Church in Today's World
          by Kenneth O Gangel, BibSac     Reader 1984

• The Church at History's Hinge 
          by Leith Anderson, BibSac Reader 1994

• Theological And Practical Lessons To Be Learned From The Small Church
          Daniel R. Sanchez. (1996; 2004). Review and Expositor Volume 93 (vnp.93.3.357)

• The Nature and Characteristics of the Small Membership Church
          Bob I. Johnson. (1996; 2004). Review and Expositor Volume 93 (vnp.93.3.369)

• Celebrating the Jubilee Year of The Rural Church Program
          Gary Farley. (1996; 2004). Review and Expositor Volume 93 (vnp.93.3.337)

• Where are the Happy Pastors?
          by Lyle Schaller, The Clergy Journal  March 1997

Advantages & Disadvantages of Small Church Ministry
The need for small Church Ministries
The Ability to See Potential
Church modeled after Outback Steak House
Thriving Little Church in Oregon

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