Small Church

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.

Star City First Assembly of God: Start With Jerusalem

The church looked around and assessed local need. One of its biggest outreaches is now a community-wide distribution of food, clothes, shoes, backpacks, school supplies and other household items at back-to-school time.

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."

Most Churches Neglect This Vital Outreach Practice

Seventy-six percent of churches are missing a simple opportunity to increase their outreach impact.