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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 ‘Shameless Audacity’ Needed to Address Injustice

We must be persistent and courageous to seek the well-being of the orphan, widow, refugee and others in need.

7 Ways a Pastor Leaving Affects the Church Staff

When a pastor leaves or is terminated, it can pose significant challenges for the staff he leaves behind.

How to Know When You Need Time Away

Everyone's threshold for work is different, but here are some ways to discover if you need time off.

Why We Must Forgive

Forgiveness is not only commanded, but it's essential to our spiritual, mental and physical health.

Drew Hyun: Mobilizing for More

How to catapult everyday missionaries into the city—and beyond.

7 Signs of a Controlling Leader

Here are warning signs that you might be a controlling leader—or working for one.

5 Communication Priorities for Every Church

You can have the best message ever, but if you're not communicating it well, what does it matter?

4 Tips for Creating a Healthy Culture

A healthy culture will naturally repel toxic people, and vice versa.