How to Lead Worship in a Small Church Without a Band
Most small churches do not have a worship band. Here is how to lead worship well with what you have — and why the absence of a band might actually be an advantage.
Church Leadership
Church leadership. Articles and resources for pastors and lay leaders on leading small and rural churches effectively.
How to Plan a Pastoral Sabbatical: A Guide for Small Church Pastors and Congregations
A pastoral sabbatical is not a vacation. It is a strategic investment in the long-term health of the pastor and the church. Here is how to plan one that actually works.
How a Small Church Can Minister to People Struggling with Addiction
Addiction touches nearly every family in rural America. Here is how a small church can minister to people struggling with addiction without pretending faith is a substitute for treatment.
How to Develop Lay Leaders in a Small Church
The small church that develops its own leaders is the small church that sustains ministry over decades. Here is how to build a leadership pipeline that does not depend entirely on the pastor.
How to Lead a Small Church Through a Building Project
A building project is one of the most complex things a small church will ever undertake. Here is how to lead it well without destroying your congregation’s unity or your church’s finances.
How to Build a Small Church Benevolence Ministry That Helps Without Enabling
A benevolence ministry that helps without enabling is one of the most valuable things a small church can offer its community. Here is how to build one that works.
How to Reach Young Families in a Small Church
Young families are not looking for a church with the best programs. They are looking for a church where their children are known and their family is welcomed. Small churches can offer that. Here is how.
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.
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.