Podcast Episode #296

Multisite used to be something only large churches tried. Now, smaller churches are getting in on the strategy. Today we discuss why this is a good thing for smaller churches to consider.

Some highlights from today's episode include:

• All things being equal, "new" reaches people more than "old."
• You can start a new church/site/service and reach people you wouldn't reach with an established church/site/service.
• Going multisite is often better a stewardship of funds than building a massive facility.
• The Millennial Generation is a leasing generation.
• Leasing a facility for multisite makes it financially less risky and often assuages some concerns from church members.
• Worship service gathering sizes are getting smaller to create greater senses of community and intimacy.
• Multisite provides smaller churches the ability to grow while keeping worship gatherings smaller at the same time.
• The multisite approach allows you to experiment.

The seven reasons smaller churches are going multisite are:

• More effective at reaching people.
• Better stewardship, especially with facilities.
• Acceptance of non-churchy facilities
• Acceptance of leasing instead of owning
• They tend to be mid adopters.
• The desire to keep the worship service smaller.
• Processes and bugs are being worked out.

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Resources Mentioned in Today's Podcast

• 50 States + Canada Virtual Tour
• The Bridge Church, Spring Hill