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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.

4 Do’s and Don’ts for Engaging New Guests

Ron Edmondson offers practical tips for making first-time visits memorable for guests in your church.

4 Steps for Stronger Engagement in Your Church

Ed Stetzer: "God’s mission should be so active in a church that the city misses them when they are not around."

So You’re Hosting an Outreach Event? Read This First

"Preparing for the arrival of people is really important. Let’s do it well!"

Managing Idea Stress

"Much of the stress we experience is rooted in hypothetical scenarios. The big 'what if ... ?' is life-threatening."

Are You Preaching Like a Pharisee and Don’t Know It?

"Preaching should unburden people. As preachers, our job is to challenge people, yes, but not to burden them."

Why Justice Needs Evangelism

Dan Kimball: "If we care about justice, we have to care about making new disciples."

6 Unwavering Beliefs of a Church That Loves Its City

J.D. Greear: 6 Plumblines for Community Engagement

Is It Still Evangelism If There Are No Words?

Scot McKnight: "I know of no text that says someone evangelized without saying a word."