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How big is too big?

During the depths of lockdown I was out walking having a pastoral conversation when we bumped into someone who went to the same church. I was surprised to find myself being asked: ‘Would you introduce me to your friend?’ They had been members in the same largish church for around six years and, though they had seen each other, had never had a conversation.

Comment John Benton
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At the very least, a church needs a team spirit across the congregation. But can this be there when people have never even spoken to one another?