This book complements Ray's earlier titles from The Pilgrim Press: The Big Small Church Book (1992) and Wonderful Worship in Smaller Churches (2000).
The author expands on the earlier works by treating such subjects as communal theology, theories and tools for understanding smaller churches, worship, education and finance. His vision is to lead smaller churches to the year 2030.
David R. Ray has been a pastor to small churches, provided program leadership on small church issues around the country, and has taught small church ministry in seminaries.