How to Use AI Tools in Ministry Without Losing Your Voice
AI tools can save a bi-vocational pastor significant time. Here is how to use them well without letting them replace the things that only you can provide.
Church Leadership
Church leadership. Articles and resources for pastors and lay leaders on leading small and rural churches effectively.
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 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 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.
How to Lead a Funeral as a Small Church Pastor
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.
How to Handle a Difficult Church Member Without Losing Your Mind or Your Ministry
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.