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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.

4 Subtle Signs of Toxic Positivity in the Church

Lead by example in showing vulnerability and reliance on God’s strength, especially in times of weakness.

The Basics: The Purpose of the Sermon

I have heard many sermons—three or four a week now, plus my own—where I want to say, at the end, “That’s true!” Or, “I get it!”

7 Tips to Help Your Church Support Adoption

A congregation that embraces the priority of adoption can find all sorts of ways to help those who want to adopt.

3 Easy Ways to Show Appreciation to Your Volunteers

Here are some ways you can thank your remnant of volunteers.

3 Focuses to Center on for the New Year

Now is the perfect time to set new priorities for your ministry, vision cast and set expectations of what is to come.

Safeguard Your Church with an Annual Board Meeting

Documenting the right decisions in your minutes is critical.

The 3 Legal Purposes of a Minister

What comes to mind when you hear the term "ordained"?

The Impact of Worship on Evangelism

True worship is never about us.

3 Ways Small Churches Help Their Community

Small churches are an important and valued part of their local context.

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Why the Church Needs to Talk About Dating