Small town churches can really know their whole community in ways that city churches often cannot. I’ve lived in small towns for some years, and just about every day you’d walk down the street wearing out your arm waving at people you know.

Also, small town churches have the capacity to be really responsive. They don’t need to call a meeting to get everybody on board as much, because their is a natural sense of knowing within such communities.

But more than this, I think if small town churches knew how much they could influence a community, they might relish the challenge. I am often reminded that Jesus’ ministry was often in small towns with a small group of helpers (disciples). There are enormous possibilities that with some well targeted coaching and support could spring a whole new Kingdom movement into life. I am convinced of it!