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Planting and harvest are the most demanding seasons in a farmer's year. Here is how a rural church pastor can minister well during those seasons without adding to the burden.
Men's ministry in a small church does not need a program. It needs a group of men who are willing to be honest with each other. Here is how to build one.
Preaching on money is one of the most avoided topics in small church ministry. Here is how to do it faithfully, regularly, and without making people feel like they are being asked for something.
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A small church does not need a large missions budget to have a genuine missions culture. Here is how to build one that is sustainable, specific, and genuinely connected to the global church.
Most small church pastors avoid the Old Testament. Here is how to preach it faithfully, connect it to the gospel, and help your congregation discover what they have been missing.
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The housing allowance is the most significant tax benefit available to ministers. Most small church pastors do not use it correctly. Here is how to do it right.
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Preaching to the same people for 10 years is one of the greatest privileges and one of the greatest challenges in ministry. Here is how to keep it fresh.
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Most small church prayer ministries are prayer request lists. Here is how to build one that actually prays, with specific practices that produce genuine intercession.
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The funeral is one of the most important ministry opportunities a small church pastor has. Here is how to lead one well, from the first phone call to the graveside.
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Every small church has at least one difficult member. Here is how to handle them well without losing your mind, your ministry, or the congregation's trust.