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!”

Honoring Singleness

The church needs to be a place of support and familial love for singles—gay or straight, short-term or lifelong.

Jamie Dunlop: Budgeting for a Healthy Church

Aligning Finances with Biblical Priorities for Ministry

Why Does God Care About Your Church Budget?

Six principles for faithfully allocating your church's budget items.

A Rule for Pastors to Live By

How can pastors order their days to remain faithful to the most important tasks?

Winfield Bevins: Ever Ancient, Ever New

The Allure of Liturgy for a New Generation

The New Search for Liturgy

Tracking the cultural forces that are shaping the worldview of the next generation.

Jason K. Allen: Sola

How the Five Solas Are Still Reforming the Church