Church

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!”

Empowering the People, Not One Pastor

Discipleship is more powerful than a single, charismatic leader.

Transgender Experiences and Identities in Christian Perspective

Even when we deeply disagree, there is much hope for fruitful dialogue.

The Church Persists in Difficult Places

Kingdoms rise and fall, but God's kingdom remains.

Rural America: A Divided Perception

Thoughts about small-town living vary widely depending on whom you talk to.

Does Church Membership Matter?

An elevator pitch for church membership

Winfield Bevins: Marks of a Movement

What the Church Today Can Learn From the Wesleyan Revival