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!”

Katelyn Beaty: Celebrities for Jesus

“Fame is at its finest when it comes to those who are not seeking it.”

3 Reasons Why We Should Listen to Spurgeon Today

Spurgeon is an example of a pastor who faced all the challenges of pastoral ministry, and yet was firmly committed to pastoring his church based on biblical and theological convictions.

Jesus’ Words to Seven Churches

Excerpted From 'Big Trouble Ahead' by Allen Jackson

Liturgy: The Joy of Heaven for People on Earth

What if liturgy is not what we always assumed? What if instead of burdening us, liturgy freed us to live a life of grace?

A Conversation With Aaron Damiani, Author of ‘Earth Filled With Heaven’

"People are realizing they need more depth, more substance and more rooted connection with the global and historic church if they are going to thrive spiritually."

Nancy Beach and Samantha Beach Kiley: Next Sunday

If all of us choose to be in, next Sunday can be beautiful.

Monday Through Sunday

Two women—one a baby boomer and the other a millennial—discuss the issues facing the church.

12 Ways to Know If You Are Called to Church Revitalization

God is calling a new group of leaders to go into dying and unhealthy churches and help them thrive again. Do you hear the call?