How to Write a Pastoral Letter That People Actually Read
Most pastoral letters are not read. Here is how to write one that is, with the right format, the right tone, and the right length for a small congregation.
Church Leadership
Church leadership. Articles and resources for pastors and lay leaders on leading small and rural churches effectively.
How to Train Your Whole Church to Share the Rescue Gospel in 4 Weeks
A church where every member can share the gospel is a church with a genuine evangelism culture. Here is a four-week plan to get there using the Rescue Gospel framework.
The Rescue Gospel for Youth Ministry: How Teenagers Can Share Their Faith
Teenagers are the most effective evangelists in any church — when they are equipped. Here is how to train your youth group to share the Rescue Gospel with their friends.
The Rescue Gospel: A Simple Framework for Sharing Your Faith
The Rescue Gospel is a four-movement gospel framework built for ordinary Christians in small and rural churches. Learn it in 10 minutes. Use it in any conversation.
Rescued — Now What? The Full Journey from Gospel Response to Everyday Mission
The Rescue Gospel does not end at Respond. It begins there. Here is the full journey from gospel response to discipleship to becoming a community missionary in your own context.
Signs Your Small Church Is Healthier Than You Think
Small church pastors often measure health by the wrong metrics. Here are the signs of genuine church health that do not show up in attendance numbers or budget reports.
The Bi-Vocational Pastor’s Spouse: What Nobody Talks About
The bi-vocational pastor’s spouse carries a unique set of pressures that are rarely acknowledged. Here is an honest look at what that experience is like and what can be done about it.
What Your Small Church Website Must Have (And What You Can Skip)
Most small church websites are either outdated, confusing, or missing the information visitors actually need. Here is what your website must have and what you can safely skip.
Pastoral Care for Prodigals: How to Minister to Families with a Wandering Child
Few pastoral care situations are more painful than ministering to parents whose child has walked away from faith. Here is how to do it well — with honesty, hope, and genuine presence.
How to Run a Small Church Annual Meeting That Actually Works
Most small church annual meetings are either boring formalities or contentious disasters. Here is how to run one that is neither — productive, transparent, and worth attending.