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.

Is This Mentality Killing Your Church?

"We wonder why so many congregations go to church, log many hours in activities each week and still feel unfulfilled."

3 Big Misconceptions About Being on Church Staff

"Sometimes, people come into a ministry role with some misconceptions that can lead to disappointment and disillusionment."

The Presence of God in Worship—What Many of Us Miss

"Rather than criticize worship leaders, let’s seek to encourage their heart for invoking and celebrating the presence of God."

A Disturbing Trend in the Church—And How You Can Help Reverse It

"The local church will remain incomplete, lacking vital ministries and gifts, until those missing parts of the body come back home."

5 Innovation Tips for Any Church, Any Size

“No matter size, age or denomination, there’s one question we should all be asking: ‘Where do we grow from here?’”

A Note to 20-Something Church Leaders

“Working in a church setting will always involve leading alongside others who are not like you.”

5 Ways Church Leaders Grasp Momentum

"Momentum is not a mystery—it contains elements like vision and competence, but it cannot be manufactured upon demand."

The Divided State of the U.S. Is a Big Opportunity for the Church

“By building healthy, diverse churches, we can collectively get beyond rhetoric and into results for the glory of God.”