Small Church

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.

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.

8 Last-Minute Christmas Outreach Ideas

"Is it too late for Christmas outreach? As it turns out, it’s never too late—and we’ve got a trunkful of ideas to prove it."

4 Things Every Youth Pastor Must Do Before the New Year

"As you wrap up another year, I hope you are encouraged by what God has done and challenged by what he’s shown you."

5 Dangers of Church Bullies

"If no one is willing to confront church bullies, the church is already on a path toward decline and death."

The Main Reason People Don’t Become Church Members

"Church membership should not consist of rules designed to keep people out, but ramps to help people grow."

The Most Dangerous Myth About Student Ministry

"In what other job would youthful inexperience be a selling point for a candidate?"

13 Pastor Mistakes That Hinder Growth

"Here are 13 common mistakes that lead to sluggish growth, or even decline. Fix these and watch what happens."

7 Ways to Fix a Toxic Church Culture

"Until the leader steps up and takes responsibility for a toxic church culture, the church will remain in trouble."

Why a 1-Hour Church Service Isn’t Enough

"People are not experiencing deep transformation in our churches. Can we do discipleship in an hour? I don’t think so."