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.

How to Keep (or Kill) the Right Ministry Programs

Three relevant principles for thinking through how to improve existing programs.

3 Signs of a Transformation Church

Ed Stetzer: "Transformation churches are measuring their impact by a whole new scorecard."

One Common Factor in Declining Churches

What a study of evangelical churches revealed.

The Priority and Potential of Single-Parent Ministry

Single parents are busy, tired and lonely. When they cry out for help, is your church ready to respond?

Look Before You Innovate: The Secret of Change

If innovation is not constrained by biblical essentials and confessional convictions, we can innovate away what "church" really is.

Course Correction: 5 Danger Signs

"If I’m not careful, I can create a well-worn path to all the wrong places by allowing myself to love all the wrong things."

Sacred Mission: Beyond Trends

Dan Kimball: “Time tests what is merely a trend or what is true to mission.”

The Greatest Challenge to the Church Today

Outreach columnist Brad Powell shares a surprising insight about the largest obstacle to effectively leading the church.