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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.

3 Signs of a Healthy Church Transition

Pete Scazzero: "The entire Christian life is about trusting Jesus. This is the primary work God has called all of us to do."

5 Truths About Diversity in the Church

Ed Stetzer: "The majority of believers are comfortable with the level (or lack) of diversity that exists in their church."

Reassessing Your Ministry Sweet Spot

Todd Wilson: “Can you honestly say, ‘Yes, I know what my sweet spot is, and I’m currently working in it’?”

3 Secrets to Marriage and Ministry

"You don’t need lots of money, or even tons of time, to laugh and find the lighter side of marriage."

7 Things Pastors Should Never Say

"There is too much pain in the world today. Let’s not add to it with our words."

8 Vital Insights for ‘Pregnant’ Church Planting

"God desires to see every person come to know him. He’s waiting for a church planter to step out and start a movement."

7 Essentials for Raising Pastor’s Kids

"The relationship you develop with your kids will build your platform to speak into their lives."

3 Examples of Effective Multiethnic Church Plants

Numbers, dollars and buildings may not be the best way to measure the effectiveness of multiethnic churches.