How to Run a Church Stewardship Campaign in a Small Church
A stewardship campaign does not have to be awkward. Here is how to do it biblically and effectively. By Brent […]
Church Website Essentials for Small Churches: What You Actually Need
You do not need a $5,000 website. You need an accurate, functional one. Here is what that looks like. By
Small Church Statistics 2025-2026: Attendance, Pastors, Giving, and Ministry Data
If your church is planning to honor your pastor, our pastor’s anniversary planning guide has practical ideas for doing it
The 30-Minute Quiet Time: Spiritual Disciplines for the Bi-Vocational Pastor Who Has No Time
Most spiritual discipline advice assumes you have an hour in the morning before the world starts. You do not. Here is a sustainable 30-minute daily rhythm that actually fits your life.
Why Nobody Signed Up: The Real Reason Small Churches Struggle to Find Volunteers (2026)
You made the announcement. You put it in the bulletin. Nobody signed up. This is not a volunteer shortage. It is an ask problem. Here is how to fix it.
How to Run a Church Board Meeting That Actually Accomplishes Something
Most small church board meetings are too long, too unfocused, and too exhausting. Here is how to run a tight, effective meeting that respects everyone’s time and actually moves the church forward.
Why Small Churches Lose New Visitors (And a Simple System to Keep Them)
Most small churches are better at welcoming visitors than keeping them. Here is a simple assimilation system that works with limited volunteers and limited time.
When You Get the Call at Work: A Guide to Crisis Pastoral Care for Bi-Vocational Pastors
You are at your day job when your phone rings. Someone in your congregation is in the hospital. Here is what to do in the next 60 minutes, and how to show up fully when you get there.
How to Handle Difficult Conversations in Ministry When You Have No Time
Conflict does not wait for your day off. Here is how bi-vocational pastors can handle hard conversations well, even when time is short and the stakes are high.
How to Plan Your Ministry Year When You Work Two Jobs
Most bi-vocational pastors plan their ministry one week at a time. Here is why that is costing you, and how to see the whole year at once so you can plan around what is actually possible.