Small Church

5 Questions to Ask When Your Church Isn’t Growing

There could be many reasons why your church isn't growing. Here are a few.

Dear Small Church Pastor

The God who bled for you, who died for you, who rose from the dead for you, and who now lives in you through the Holy Spirit, believes in you.

Dealing With Pastoral Pain

How I learned to heal from the hurts that come with being a church leader.

Ed Stetzer: All Shapes and Sizes

A church with mission-shaped people living together for the gospel makes all the difference.

What Changes When Your Attendance Breaks 200?

Pastoring a church of 250 is significantly different than pastoring a church of 75.

Ed Stetzer: The Power of Small

Small churches present opportunities for community and care that larger churches must work harder to cultivate.

The Importance of Small-Town Ministry

A recent Small Town Summits event at Gordon Conwell indicates that small town ministry is alive and well.

Karl Vaters: De-Size the Church

If we are simply getting bigger churches, that’s not church growth; that’s Christian consolidation.

Why the Ideal Church Size Debate Is Unhelpful

Church size alone is not an indication of health or unhealth.

The Power of Small Church Outreach

Leverage your advantages to reach your community.

What Do I Do When My Church Stops Growing?

When your growth stagnates, it's often an opportunity to discover new things about yourself and your church.