THE SMALL CHURCH COMMITTEE is responsible for:
a. Developing and recommending principles to evaluate the effectiveness of small churches;
b. Provide resources that will enhance the health and self-esteem of small congregations.
Chair: Pastor Mark Marstaller
Members: Pastor James Churchill, Pastor Ronald Morrell, Mrs. Mary Dube, Mr. Chip Hilton and Pastor Julie Carr
Survey
Small Church Committee Survey Letter
Small Church Committee Survey
Reports
Small Church Committee Board Report May – 2023
Small Church Committee Board Report September 2023
Small Church Committee Board Report May 2024
Small Church Committee Board Report September 2025
Articles
God Sightings – Article by Rev. Sheila Heneise
Faith Of A Mustard Seed – Article by Pastor James Dunn
Christmas in Goma – Article by Pastor Mark Marstaller
Monster Trucks and My Local Church – Article by Rev. Jay Noll
Good Things Come In Small Packages – Article by Rev. Jay Noll
The Impacts of a Small Church – Article by James Churchill
God’s “Other” Plans – Article by Pastor Nic Benner
Impossible – Article by Rev. Jay Noll
I Did Not Think I was Hungry, Until… – Article by Rev. Jay Noll
Hurdling With Grace – Article by Rev. Jay Noll
Dunns Corner Baptist Church – Article by Pastor James Churchill
The Most Unlikely People – Article by Rev. Jay Noll
Bonnie & Sylvia – Article by Mark Marstaller
Transitions – Article by Rev. Jay Noll
Covenant Articles
Baptists Understanding of Baptism and Covenant
Full Inclusion in Christ Alone
Seeking the Salvation of Kindred and Acquaintances
The Responsibility and Privilege of Giving
To Aid One Another in Sickness and Distress
Carry Out the Spirit of This Covenant
To Contribute Cheerfully and Regularly
To Cultivate Christian Sympathy In Feeling
To Walk Circumspectly In the World
To Watch Over One Another In Brotherly Love
Resources
Redeemer City Redeemer City to City offers courses on how to understand your ministry context and design a ministry for your context.
The Small Church Ministry Podcast: The Small Church Ministry Podcast is a fantastic resource for working through many of the challenges that we face in a small church. The podcasts are packed with advice on embracing our roles as small churches. There are numerous sessions on a large variety of topics from finding volunteers, to dealing with burnout, setting up new ministries within your church and recognizing the positive qualities of being a small church. Many other topics are discussed also, but one of the most important factors is that throughout the podcasts, we are reminded to keep our eyes on the Lord and allow His work to be done. This is a great resource for anyone who is part of a small church.
The Autumn of the Church’s Influence on Culture. This article offers help in identifying what season of church life your church might be in and can be a starting point for further discussion.
Books:
Liberty to the Captives, by Dr. Ray Rivera. This book offers a nuanced presentation of how to engage culture, system, and structures.
Shepherding the Small Church, by Glenn C. Daman. The author offers relevant and practical insights into small church ministry. This is the kind of book you will want to read more than once.
The Strategically Small Church, by Brandon J. O’Brien. This book helps pastors and church leaders understand that a smaller church is sometimes better than a big one.
American Baptist Churches of Maine 