James P. Long

James P. Long was formerly the editor of Outreach magazine and the author of a number of books, including Why Is God Silent When We Need Him the Most?

Highway Media: What Is Community?

Man-on-the-street interview for sermon illustration or discussion starter.

Small Church America

Articles, profiles, links and resources for the small church

11 Questions for (Not Just) Rural Church Leaders

Knowing your community's story is the first step to reaching its residents.

What Can the Small Church Learn From the Megachurch?

10 principles from large churches for ministry in any size church

Small Church, Big Impact

4 Proven Insights for Thriving in a Small Church

Restoration in Long Beach, California

In a culture obsessed with statistics, the small church reintroduces the most important number of all: 1. Here's how one church is working it out.

Links and Resources

Tools and connectionss to assist small churches

On the Verge excerpt—part 3

Alan Hirsch and Dave Ferguson: Excerpt: Chapter 1, “On the Verge of the Future”