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When Speaking Truth in Love Isn’t Easy

Never deliver a difficult message fueled by emotion. Preparation, not emotion, is what will strengthen your courage and help you realize positive and productive results.

Lebanon Baptist Church: A Sweet Way to Serve

Churches seem to have an expectation that people need to come to us. We need to change that paradigm.

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.

A Comforting Reminder About God’s Will

God's will is not as mysterious as we sometimes think.

How Preaching Might Be Contributing to Deconversions

We must be open to questions, dialogue and differing opinions if we are going to reach our postmodern culture.

9 Communication Tips for Leaders

Great leaders practice these key communication skills.

The Missing Half of the Church Leadership Puzzle

The female ministry leaders you need are sitting in your pews.

What to Say When Members Leave

The best responses have four key components.

Dealing With Negativity on Staff Social Media Accounts

You have legal recourse to put an end to negative online behavior from staff members.

Why Pastors Need to Invest in a Few Young People

You never know what kind of impact you can have when you're deliberate about reaching out to someone.

How Unforgiveness Affects Your Brain

Unforgiveness is not just bad for your soul, but also for your body.