How to Plan a Deacon Ordination Service: A Guide for Small Churches
If your church is planning to honor your pastor, our pastor’s anniversary planning guide has practical ideas for doing it […]
Church Leadership
Church leadership. Articles and resources for pastors and lay leaders on leading small and rural churches effectively.
Church Discipline in Small Churches: A Biblical and Practical Guide
If your church is planning to honor your pastor, our pastor’s anniversary planning guide has practical ideas for doing it
Benevolence Ministry in Small Churches: How to Help People in Need Wisely
Benevolence Ministry in Small Churches: How to Help People in Need Wisely A benevolence ministry helps people in genuine need
Worship Leading in Small Churches: A Practical Guide for Volunteer Worship Leaders
Worship Leading in Small Churches: A Practical Guide for Volunteer Worship Leaders Most small church worship leaders are volunteers. Here
Prayer Ministry in Small Churches: Building a Culture of Prayer
Prayer Ministry in Small Churches: Building a Culture of Prayer Prayer is the foundation of everything a church does. Here
Small Group Ministry in Small Churches: How to Build Community Beyond Sunday Morning
Context: 72% of church members who participate in a small group report higher satisfaction with their church, and people connected
Elder Training for Small Churches: What Every New Elder Needs to Know
If your church is planning to honor your pastor, our pastor’s anniversary planning guide has practical ideas for doing it
Church Communication for Small Churches: How to Keep Everyone Informed Without Burning Out
By the Numbers 65 — median weekly attendance of a U.S. congregation (National Congregations Study, 2025) 70% of U.S. congregations
Men’s Ministry in Small Churches: Simple, Practical, and Actually Effective
Men’s Ministry in Small Churches: Simple, Practical, and Actually Effective Men’s ministry does not need a large budget or a
Neurodivergent Ministry: How Small Churches Can Serve People Who Think Differently
Neurodivergent Ministry: How Small Churches Can Serve People Who Think Differently Neurodivergent people are in every congregation. Here is how