One of the key decisions a boxer has to make is what weight division is best for him. It seems to me that he is limited by his frame. Adding too much bulk to a frame that wasn't made for it causes problems.
Determining where a church fits has similar struggles. Factors that would determine a churches ideal size would consider such things as location, personality, abilities, etc. I think this is something that it is important for a church to think through but I don't think they do. The goal seems to be to always become a heavy weight.
Part of the problem is that churches aren't very good at staying in their "weight class". In order to "make weight" churches need to send some of their members out for ministry. This could include starting a new church, helping a struggling church or working in missions. But it is hard. We tend to want to keep everyone even if it is unhealthy for us.
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