Episode

35. Should Churches “Scale”? How to Think About Church Growth

Podcast: The Average Pastor Podcast
Published: Feb 2, 2026
Duration seconds: 3910
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Summary

The average pastors discuss the pressures that come with church growth and how pastors should steward their ministries. The business world pursues growth as the ultimate objective, but what should pastors pursue as the goal of their work?