Why would a pastor be afraid to ask questions like these? Maybe you've already asked them in your heart... but you're not sure you want to know the answers! Or perhaps you're searching for someone who can confirm what you're already thinking. However, if you're going to ask questions, be sure to ask the RIGHT questions. Why? Because asking "Right Questions" leads to "New Possibilities" that you may not have thought of before.
Perhaps the question should be, "How can my church grow WITHOUT more parking, seating and classroom space?"
It's a proven fact that churches will never grow beyond the capacities of their parking lots and buildings. Many churches wait too late to start planning for growth and they don't have a plan that pays for their buildings WITH their growth!