Through studying the scriptures and recent history of the start of our small churches, four key attributes are needed for our small congregations to thrive and become self-sustaining churches -- critical mass of believers, local ministry / leadership, common purpose or Vision for outreach and deep and abiding love for God and each other. Often within our small churches, these attributes have not materialized completely, which inhibits their establishment.
Bolster Churches
Many of our Apostolic Christian Churches have 40 or fewer members and depend on the brotherhood for support.
View a list of our small churches to pray, visit, etc.
To help nurture and grow our small churches, a framework has been developed to help congregations transition to self-sustaining and thriving churches which exalt Christ. The USA Bolstering Committee works alongside local churches to provide resources, services and tools to assist them.
Six of our churches in Prescott, AZ; Wichita, KS; Lamar, MO; Heidelberg, ON; Valparaiso, IN and Garden Grove, IA are actively working with Bolstering Committee members to strengthen and grow their churches.
Framework to Nurture and Grow Small Churches
Small Church Spotlight:
Wichita, KS
Wichita, KS is a small church that is now working with a Committee comprised of USA Bolstering brethren and brethren from other AC churches to grow and strengthen their church.
View more information about the efforts in Wichita.
Opportunities to Serve
Learn about this program to support small churches with regular visiting ministers. See the schedule and sort by church or date.