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For a practical guide to preaching through a book of the Bible, see our expository preaching guide for small church […]

July 15, 2026

For guidance on choosing the right curriculum for your context, see our children’s ministry curriculum guide for small churches. For […]

July 15, 2026

No seminary degree required. Here is a practical guide for starting and leading one well. By Brent Lacy Women’s Bible […]

July 15, 2026

For a practical guide to preaching through a book of the Bible, see our expository preaching guide for small church […]

July 15, 2026

How to Help Men Pray Most men in small churches do not pray regularly. Here is how to help them […]

July 15, 2026

Men’s Discipleship Groups in Small Churches One of the most powerful tools for spiritual formation in a small church. Here […]

July 15, 2026

No budget, no staff, no problem. Here is how to get men engaged, connected, and growing. By Brent Lacy Men’s […]

July 15, 2026

How Rural Churches Can Partner with Their Community A rural church that is known only inside its walls is missing […]

July 15, 2026

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July 15, 2026

How to Handle Church Discipline in a Small Church One of the hardest things a pastor will ever do. Here […]

July 15, 2026