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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.

Megan Fate Marshman: Everyday Grace

While influence tends to want to go upwards and grow to the right, I am fighting to go down to the left, and it takes a lot of intentionality.

What Does It Mean That We’ll Still Be Finite in Heaven?

The promise of Heaven is not that we will become infinite—that would be to become inhuman. It’s that we’ll be far better finite humans than we have ever been.

The 5 Worst Traits in a Leader

Organizations can grow with leaders flawed in these ways, but they won't be healthy long-term.

Why Does God Let Us Keep Struggling Against Sin?

The surprising way God's love is revealed in our continued struggle with sin.

10 Funny Distractions Pastors Faced While Preaching

No one ever said that a pastor's life is boring.

Why Testimony Is the Spark of Revival

"We’re so concerned about taming our tongues that we’ve forgotten that sometimes our call is to loosen them."

6 Common Gaps Church Leaders Need to Be Aware of

These are gaps that commonly plague churches, and will plague yours if you don't keep an eye out for them.

The Key to Lasting Spiritual Growth and Fruitfulness

To grow, you must abide in Christ.

Why We Need Mentors

We learn more through relationship than we ever do in the classroom.

5 Ways to Boost Your Team (That Don’t Involve a Raise)

Money is not the only—nor perhaps even the most powerful—incentive for employees.