Scott Thumma

Scott Thumma
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Anytime you have congregations worshipping either at multiple times or multiple locations, you run the risk of not having a robust, rich sense of who the congregation is. It's disjointed pieces and therefore allows for little cliques or niches within the congregation.
example influence
Their influence can't be exaggerated. They set an example for other congregations that stirs them to experiment.
keeping population religion
Overall, nationally, no religion is keeping up with the population growth.
beyond catholic create goes groups large life shift small using
Anything that goes beyond just a large gathering, such as using small groups to create a congregational life with their members, that's a significant shift in the organization of a Catholic congregation.
beyond catholic create gathering goes groups large life members shift small using
Anything that goes beyond just a large gathering -- such as using small groups to create a congregational life with their members -- that's a significant shift in the organization of a Catholic congregation.