A Little One Shall Lead | Small Congregations Create New Ways of Being Church

Shed the stigma of small Against the widespread narrative of church decline, the small congregations in A Little One Shall Lead are alive, thriving, and full of love for their communities! Co-authors Susan Craig and Douglas Dunlap share the encouraging stories of congregations that – despite limited worship attendance and financial resources – have outsized community impact with their ministries. Drawing from their Small Church Story Project, Craig and Dunlap have good news for the modern church: Small is mighty! "The idea that bigger is always better is dispelled in this text, where the gifts of smaller churches are identified and shared." ~ The Rev. Dr. Bonnie Bates, UCC Conference Minister "An important book for anyone called to lead small membership churches [and] to better understand the spiritual psyche and determination of these churches." ~ The Rev. Roberto Ochoa, UCC Conference Minister Step into the stories of A Little One Shall Lead and witness the Holy Spirit at work in l