Church

Brandon O’Brien’s Top Books on Small Church Ministry

Rather than being a subcategory of American ministry, the small church is the norm. If you take a longer and broader view, most churches throughout history and in most parts of the world are and always have been small.

4 Subtle Signs of Toxic Positivity in the Church

Lead by example in showing vulnerability and reliance on God’s strength, especially in times of weakness.

The Basics: The Purpose of the Sermon

I have heard many sermons—three or four a week now, plus my own—where I want to say, at the end, “That’s true!” Or, “I get it!”

Men of Their TImes

Are your beliefs and actions a reflection of your age, upbringing, and culture? Or are they rooted in something deeper, something timeless?

Worship as a Sanctuary

To speak clearly in an age of anxiety, the church must resist both manipulating people’s anxiety and the temptation to ignore it. Instead, we must offer what I’m calling “a framework for healing worship.”

Rideshare Redemption

Over the past two years alone, about 25 customers have accepted Christ, Hickman reports.

Temple Baptist: A Community Pillar

“They say you grow where you are planted, and I have come to appreciate that more than ever,” Pastor Walsworth says. “I’ve learned the value of longevity.”

Make Your Church a Safe Sanctuary

Church leaders can foster genuine peace and security for all who seek solace and connection within its walls.

The Right People at the Right Time

The entire congregation, specifically the older folks, have been very welcoming of the changes that come with younger demographics, who bring with them different preferences when it comes to worship style and church experience.

Truly Local: Church as the ‘Soul’ of the City

Belonging means different things to different people. My personal homecoming is bustling into a bar, keyboard under my arm, for a jazz gig with local musicians.

Tending to the Roots

People want to experience God, so Radiant has extended its worship sets a bit and left space for more moments of reflection to let people sense God’s presence.