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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!”

The Preacher’s Catechism

Lewis Allen

Nourishment for Weary Pastors

Preacher, when you're tempted to grow discouraged and frustrated, preach the truth of the gospel to yourself.

The Come Back Effect

Jason Young and Jonathan Malm: How Hospitality Can Compel Your Church’s Guests to Return

How to Be Fully Present With Your Guests

Here are six practical ways you can make sure you're fully present to your guests.

The Essential Jonathan Edwards

Owen Strachan and Douglas Sweeney: An Introduction to the Life and Teaching of America’s Greatest Theologian

Jonathan Edwards on the Beauty and Excellency of God

Jonathan Edwards believed that our theology, like the Bible, begins and ends with the beauty and excellency of God.

ReClaimed Church

Bill Henard: How Churches Grow, Decline, and Experience Revitalization

When to Go Through a Targeted Revitalization

At some point, all churches will be in need of some type of revitalization. Here's how to know when it's time.