Small Church

Ministry in the Marketplace

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.

9 Signs Your Church Is Ready to Reach the Unchurched

Almost every church says they want to reach unchurched people, but are they actually doing it?

5 Ways to Overcome Church Boredom

Brad Powell: “If our spiritual walk isn’t fresh and exciting, our ministry won’t be either.”

8 Reasons Your Church Needs to Hit the Streets

Would you cancel your Sunday worship service to serve your neighbors?

6 Secrets of Turnaround Churches

Thom Rainer offers a list of common characteristics of churches who reversed their decline and found new life.

Where Is Your Focus?

Why an outward focus is essential—even if you lose some attendees in the process.

Is Your Church Stuck? Maybe It’s Time to Rock the Boat

Tony Morgan: When churches become inward focused, they start to die.

Surprised by Growth

Bobby Gruenewald: “If we can accomplish it in our own strength, it’s not big enough.”

6 Ways to Follow Up with First-Time Guests

These steps will help your church connect with new people and bring them back.