Sad about the negative feedback. Maybe it has something to do with the larger congregation where you were. I’ve been in small churches of less than 100 at worship Sunday AM. Got to experience the Church on the Way thing when I was youth leader and we went there for a pep rally leading up to a Louis Palau crusade coming to Burmingham HS shortly after, getting the kids pumped to bring their friends. It was one of the most memorable experiences in my life.
That’s really cool. I grew up in a small church that got really big. 5000 members. 2500 seat auditorium with 2000 in it twice each Sunday morning. Sunday night service with 1000 to 1200. In an environment like that... you have all kinds of people :) You gotta love “em” all. :)