Church Community Support and Attendance Trends

The speaker reflects on experiences in a small church in Virginia, emphasizing organic community support without formal programs. They compare this to the structured programs of a mega church. Post-9/11, the church saw a significant increase in attendance, highlighting the community's need for support during crises.

What was one way the small church in Virginia supported its community?

• Hosting weekly job fairs

• Offering free meals every Sunday

• Providing childcare for mothers attending college

• Organizing large fundraising events

How did the small church in Virginia help individuals with financial issues?

• By organizing charity auctions

• By providing scholarships

• Through financial counseling

• By offering loans

What is a key difference between small churches and mega churches according to the speaker?

• Mega churches use structured programs

• Small churches have larger congregations

• Small churches rely on structured programs

• Mega churches have more organic support

What change occurred in the speaker's networking focus as Redeemer grew?

• More time spent on public speaking

• Increased internal networking within the church

• More focus on external city networking

• Less interaction with church staff

What was the immediate effect on church attendance after 9/11?

• Attendance decreased significantly

• Attendance increased dramatically

• Attendance remained the same

• Attendance fluctuated unpredictably

How did the church manage the overflow of attendees after 9/11?

• By broadcasting services online

• By expanding the church building

• By holding additional services

• By turning people away

What was the long-term impact on Redeemer's attendance after 9/11?

• Attendance fluctuated without a clear trend

• Attendance decreased below pre-9/11 levels

• Attendance permanently increased by 6-700 people

• Attendance returned to pre-9/11 levels

What was the speaker's role in managing the increased attendance after 9/11?

• They organized a fundraising event

• They reduced the number of services

• They called for additional services

• They expanded the church building

What does the speaker predict about future church attendance?

• It will fluctuate unpredictably

• It will remain stable

• It will decrease significantly

• It will increase due to people's needs

What does the speaker anticipate about future church giving?

• It will fluctuate unpredictably

• It will decrease

• It will remain stable

• It will increase significantly