When most people think of church growth, they think of membership size. But Rev. Cameron Fraser, executive minister of growth and stewardship with The United Church of Canada, spoke to Broadview about how small churches can look at growth in more expansive ways, regardless of whether membership increases.

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Rev. Cameron Fraser: Growth animators work with small churches to help them strengthen their connections with neighbours and embody an invitational posture. The stewardship support staff who work alongside growth animators look at how these churches can develop and enhance a culture of generosity. What we are noticing is that small does not mean struggling. Many small faith communities have........

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