Small Church

Unique Ministry Positioning of a Small Church

The size of the church never limits the scope of God’s power. God does big things in small churches!

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.

3 Reasons People Don’t Come Back to Your Church

"Unchurched people don't want soft answers from us. They want to know if we're the real deal."

5 Dangers of Leading Your Church Staff Like a Family

"A staff led like a family will eventually stall the growth of the church."

10 Characteristics of a Narcissistic Church

"Just as we're often blind to our own selfish tendencies, we often fail to notice when narcissism is present in our churches."

6 Ways to Build Your Volunteer Team

Six actions to help you connect more volunteers to your team and train them to become leaders in your church.

4 Examples of Successful Pastoral Transitions

"Because pastoral transition can be difficult, I want to share some examples of how others have navigated transition well."

Christlike Discipline: No More Mr. Nice Guy

"In some cases the only authentic expression of true love is that of tough love. Anything else isn’t really love at all."

7 Deadly Sins of Re-Inventing Your Youth Ministry

Avoid these assumptions and avoid unnecessary heartache when instituting change in your ministry.

Why the Church of Tomorrow Starts Today

Bobby Gruenewald: How can we transition the church of today into the church of tomorrow? It starts with each of us.