tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20011302.post115914476416943723..comments2023-06-27T04:57:18.487-04:00Comments on Backwoods Presbyterian: A Little Love For the (Truly) Small ChurchesBenjamin P. Glaserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02728290792232181473noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20011302.post-1162485677415807392006-11-02T11:41:00.000-05:002006-11-02T11:41:00.000-05:00Keep up the good work. There might be a good field...Keep up the good work. There might be a good field of labor here for you. You're right, they need stability to lay a new foundation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20011302.post-1159988600289944722006-10-04T15:03:00.000-04:002006-10-04T15:03:00.000-04:00From what this small church pastor sees, there are...From what this small church pastor sees, there are two primary reasons for this:<BR/>1. The churches that have lost their passion. It shows and the community knows it. Who would want to join that?<BR/><BR/>2. Poor leadership. You know--careless pastors, mediocre presbyteries, do-nothing sessions, etc.<BR/><BR/>I have yet to see a joyful and passionate congregation fail, no matter its size. If you are so in love with Jesus that any visitor can see it and feel it, then you will live. It's that simple to me.<BR/><BR/>Great post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20011302.post-1159419075495230862006-09-28T00:51:00.000-04:002006-09-28T00:51:00.000-04:00God bless your support of the small in number. Aft...God bless your support of the small in number. After all, it's not the numbers that matters. I'd wager that these smaller in number are likely often truer in spirit.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02785984092226524603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20011302.post-1159150258111869532006-09-24T22:10:00.000-04:002006-09-24T22:10:00.000-04:00Here's a big hearty amen from the 4th smallest pre...Here's a big hearty amen from the 4th smallest presbytery in the PC(USA) - Eastern Oregon Presbytery, which is what you described to a "T"! Small, rural, mostly traditional, and full of faith, love, and Biblical beliefs. CLPs are fulfilling a crucial role here - but hope is spread thin and some do not even consider these to be "true" churches. How very sad!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com