The 200 curse!!!

MissBrattified · #1 01-08-2011, 06:36 PM

While I agree that there is some merit to bringing up children in the church, thus increasing local numbers in the assembly,

I don't think that is how God added to the [early] church "daily such as should be saved."

Falla39 · #2 01-08-2011, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by MissBrattified

While I agree that there is some merit to bringing up children in the church, thus increasing local numbers in the assembly,

I don't think that is how God added to the [early] church "daily such as should be saved."

Just using what United Praise said about the curse of churches having only
200. Some think big when talking about church numbers, but when talking
about family numbers, it seems to be a bit different!

Falla39

unitedpraise10 · #3 01-08-2011, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Falla39

Just using what United Praise said about the curse of churches having only
200. Some think big when talking about church numbers, but when talking
about family numbers, it seems to be a bit different!

Falla39

I think it's funny that you have brought the small family vs big family topic into this....when it has nothing to do with church growth.

Falla39 · #4 01-08-2011, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by unitedpraise10

I think it's funny that you have brought the small family vs big family topic into this....when it has nothing to do with church growth.

Churches are made up of families! Large and small! When children grow up and if they leave the church, you have that many less. I have heard UPC ministers and wives and missionaries say we are losing 75-85% of our children to the world. I would not get any pleasure out of growing a church for others, while losing mine to the world. The church should be much like a family. If we have love and unity in our family then that should be extended to the church. If the church does not have love and unity, don't expect others to want to stay!

Falla39

mfblume · #5 01-08-2011, 10:27 PM

Rising above 200 takes more than a one-man show, and much organization and administration. That is why.

unitedpraise10 · #6 01-08-2011, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by mfblume

Rising above 200 takes more than a one-man show, and much organization and administration. That is why.

Sad, but true. !

notofworks · #7 01-09-2011, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by unitedpraise10

Sad, but true. !

Why is that sad? It simply creates the opportunity for more people to be involved in leadership. That's always a good thing.

StillStanding · #8 01-09-2011, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by mfblume

Rising above 200 takes more than a one-man show, and much organization and administration. That is why.

DING! DING! DING! We have a winner!

200 is about as large as a leader can control by delegating responsibilities without also delegating control. Pastors that have had previous business and management training or experience can break that barrier.