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.

10 Reasons Missional Communities Fail

Long-time missional community leader Doug Paul lists ten sure-fire ways to ruin the mission before it even starts.

3 Things Churches Love That KILL Outreach

Ed Stetzer: "If your church loves the way you do church more than your children, it loves the wrong thing."

3 Ways to Reach Those Who Think They Don’t Need God

Carey Nieuwhof: Maybe the way we've always done outreach isn't the best way after all.

4 Do’s and Don’ts for Engaging New Guests

Ron Edmondson offers practical tips for making first-time visits memorable for guests in your church.

3 Reasons Your Church Must Be Unique

While the foundation of a church must not be unique, the culture and ministry practice must be.

4 Steps for Stronger Engagement in Your Church

Ed Stetzer: "God’s mission should be so active in a church that the city misses them when they are not around."

6 Unwavering Beliefs of a Church That Loves Its City

J.D. Greear: 6 Plumblines for Community Engagement

6 Ways to Get Off the Ministry Roller Coaster

Carey Nieuwhof: "Life is emotional. But for those of us in ministry, it feels like it’s even a little more emotional."