Small Church

The Strengths of Smaller Healthy Churches

Small churches can create a family environment for disconnected people if they lean into the built-in intimacy they already have.

Why More Pastors Are Considering Covocational Ministry

If we want to see a church planting movement in every place and people group, we must engage with covocational leaders.

Lebanon Baptist Church: A Sweet Way to Serve

Churches seem to have an expectation that people need to come to us. We need to change that paradigm.

6 Attitudes That Kill Evangelism

"I have seen churches make dramatic turnarounds when just one person decided to be obedient to the Great Commission."

The Worship Swing-Vote Principle: A Divine Partnership

"We must seek God for his leadership, both in preparation and in delivering the worship leading we prepare."

3 Steps to Resurrect a Dying Church

"If you focus on growth before depth, you’ll be tempted to adopt gimmicks, quick fixes and copycat tactics."

Why House Churches Are Integral to the Kingdom

"As healthy expressions grow, and their stories are told, we can see more examples of house, simple and organic churches."

4 Ways to Escape the Pastor-Isolation Trap

"As my mentor has said to me in so many occasions, 'The Enemy works in isolation; God works in community.'"

6 Deal-Breaker Traits of the Best Children’s Pastors

"How do you know you’ve made the right choice in a children’s pastor, director or volunteer leader?"

The Worship Swing-Vote Principle: Maximizing Engagement

"Over the years, I have talked to many worship leaders who are perplexed when the worship time feels flat."

The 7 Pivotal Virtues of Church Growth

"It is next to impossible to grow the church without loving those outside the church."