Religion Quote by John Corvino
““No one doubts that relocating a growing congregation is inconvenient. So is relocating a growing shoe store, supermarket, or household. But it doesn’t follow that a pastor’s desire for a bigger building should outweigh the community’s desire for modestly sized structures and limited traffic.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Church and Community, 2010
Relocating large institutions is inconvenient, but community needs for modest size and low traffic should outweigh a pastor’s desire for a bigger building.
In simple terms: Community needs may outweigh expansion desires.
Prioritize community impact over size.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- church planning
- neighborhood development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What balance should be struck between growth and impact?
- How can leaders involve residents in expansion decisions?
Larger buildings can strain resources and disrupt local life.