Never Have I Ever: The Big Church Building Race
Over the last 21 years of ministry, I've been blessed to welcome many guest speakers and over 44 Christian bands into our church. One question inevitably comes up, usually with the best intentions from our guests—especially those from larger churches in the U.S.: "So, when are you going to add onto your building or start a capital campaign to get a bigger facility?" Honestly? Sometimes I find that question a little rude. Not because it’s asked but because it assumes that "bigger is always better," and that starting a capital campaign is an automatic next step for a healthy church. The truth is, for us, there really is no plan to expand our physical space—and that has been asked from leadership within our own denomination as well. There’s a certain charm about a smaller church building that often gets lost in the rush to build bigger sanctuaries or worship centers. When you walk through our doors, you feel a very warm, welcoming atmosphere—a trendy co...
