You know what’s absolutely crazy? In the 200+ posts I have put together for this newsletter, I have never once written about megachurches. I just can’t believe that it’s never crossed my mind until now, but that’s about to change.
Southern Baptist megachurch to downsize its campus by 90 percent
First Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida, once one of America’s most influential megachurches, determined Sept. 8 to downsize its downtown property footprint by 90 percent in a cost-cutting move the senior pastor described as necessary for the church’s long-term survival.
Megachurch trends we small churches must face
The appeal of the megachurch is undeniable: big building, large worship setting, youth and children’s programs, and a semi-celebrity pastor. Yet many smaller churches have not learned from their large counter parts. There are some things megachurches are doing well…