My second church in Smith Fork, Mo., had so many pianists that different individuals played for each service. At Smith Fork, our church blessed the whole association by channeling our surpluses into an association-wide music program. Many directors of missions do these things regularly. I hear you telling me that one important role that you play is that of resource broker. This is really a long-time, core function of associations.
Many small churches feel inferior.
Many smaller churches exhibit inferior qualities. They are mean, uncooperative and cantankerous. They chew a pastor every 14 months. But you have probably seen at least a few of these congregations turned around. A tragedy, a pastor who just fit right, a death, a change of leadership, revival God used someone or something to change the church.