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 Ways to Build Unity in Your Church

"If Satan can get us fighting against each other, we become neutralized and of little use to the world."

3 Church Methods That Need to Change

Ed Stetzer: "Here are three methodological shifts churches should consider to more effectively make disciples."

The 7 C’s of Effective Youth Ministry

"Courageous youth ministry leaders are willing to take risks to see their students and families move closer to Jesus Christ."

10 Things You Shouldn’t Say to a Pastor Right After the Sermon

Thom Rainer: "Pastors often take 10 to 20 hours to prepare a sermon. And then they hear one of these sentences."

Youth Ministry: 3 Keys For Dealing With the Busyness of Students

"Our role is to engage our students' busyness and strategically minister to and serve them where they are."

10 Things to Consider When Hiring Someone New

"Adding a new team member soon? Here are a few suggestions for making the process work more effectively."

Why the Gospel Needs Generous Creativity

“Your church or ministry has the ability and the God-given creative gifts to shape culture, rather than merely reacting to it.”

How to Boost Evangelism by Modifying Your Existing Ministries

Kevin Harney: "Here are three examples that will bring this idea alive … and inspire you to do the same at your church."