It becomes part of the memory and story of the congregation. Place is not only a seating arrangement, but a place in the ministry of the church. People are never excluded, but are readily accepted into the church. If jobs are not available, jobs will be created. This is not just because there are more than enough work to do, but because the small church operates under the firm belief that part of belonging is serving and place is both a spot on the pew as well as a position in the ministry.
Every small church has their own calendar around which they function.
This calendar is often seasonal and tied to the employment base for the community. For an agricultural community, this means the summer months are often extremely busy for the farmers, and it will difficult for them to be committed to any program, especially ones occurring during the week. On the other hand, during the winter months they have more time to commit to the ministry. Developing programs and ministries that run from October through April will result in greater participation and effectiveness. In reaching communities, the church needs to be careful against planing special events during calving season, when ranchers must stay at home to keep an eye upon their livestock.