How to Start and Sustain a Women’s Bible Study in a Small Church
A women’s Bible study is one of the most effective discipleship tools available to a small church. Here is how to start one that lasts.
How to Handle a Church Split: A Guide for Small Church Leaders
A church split is one of the most painful things a small church can experience. Here is how to handle it with grace, honesty, and genuine care for everyone involved.
How to Minister to Farmers During Planting and Harvest Season
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.
How to Start a Men’s Discipleship Group in a Small Church
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.
How to Preach on Money Without Alienating Your Congregation
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.
How to Build a Missions Culture in a Small Church Without a Missions Budget
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.
How to Preach the Old Testament to a Small Church Congregation
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.
The Minister’s Housing Allowance: A Complete Guide for Small Church Pastors
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.
How to Keep Preaching Fresh for People Who Have Heard You for 10 Years
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.
How to Build a Prayer Ministry in a Small Church That Actually Prays
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.