How to Minister to People Experiencing Grief: A Guide for Small Church Pastors
Grief ministry is one of the most important things a small church pastor does. Here is how to do it well, from the first phone call to the one-year anniversary.
Church Leadership
Church leadership. Articles and resources for pastors and lay leaders on leading small and rural churches effectively.
Free and Low-Cost Tools Every Small Church Should Be Using
Small churches do not need expensive software to run well. Here are the free and low-cost tools that actually make a difference, organized by what they do.
Pastoral Mental Health: Taking Care of Yourself When You Take Care of Everyone Else
Pastors are among the most at-risk populations for depression, anxiety, and burnout. Here is an honest guide to pastoral mental health that does not pretend faith is sufficient to cure clinical conditions.
How to Run a Church Stewardship Campaign That Actually Works
Most church stewardship campaigns feel like fundraising drives. Here is how to run one that feels like discipleship — because that is what it actually is.
How to Build a Church Emergency Fund: A Practical Guide for Small Churches
Most small churches have no financial reserve. One unexpected expense can create a crisis. Here is how to build an emergency fund that protects your church’s ministry.
How to Lead Through Change in a Small Church Without Losing Your People
Change in a small church is not impossible. It is just slower and more relational than most pastoral training prepares you for. Here is how to lead it well.
How to Stay in Ministry for the Long Haul: A Guide for Small Church Pastors
Most pastors who leave ministry do not leave because of a dramatic failure. They leave because of a slow erosion that nobody saw coming. Here is how to prevent it.
How to Support Families Caring for a Member with Dementia
Dementia is in every small church. The families navigating it are often doing so alone. Here is how the church can show up for them in a way that actually helps.
How to Preach on Difficult Topics in a Small Church
The small church pastor who avoids difficult topics is not protecting his congregation. He is leaving them without pastoral guidance on the things that matter most. Here is how to preach the hard things well.
How to Preach to People Who Have Heard It All Before
The hardest congregation to preach to is not the skeptical one. It is the one that has heard every sermon before. Here is how to preach to people who know the Bible and still need to be changed by it.