A paper given in 1986 (36 years ago) have any bearing on us today? (I just realized today it's on the WLS essays site).    yes, because people are people, and church attitudes tend to resurface, especially sinful ones for Devil likes to recycle).  

Topics

• Small Church mentality is different than a large church mentality
• Danger of a pastor having the wrong mentality in a small church setting.
• Addressing small church challenges (poor self image, finances and resources, and isolation)
• Blessings of a small church setting (intimate use of the means of grace and development of gifts)

Why encourage your pastor to work to be a better pastor?  Listen to 

https://castingnetspod.podbean.com/e/episode-119-professional-growth/

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