Pastoral Counseling in Small Churches: When to Help and When to Refer
Knowing when to help and when to refer is one of the most important skills a small church pastor can
Church Leadership
Church leadership. Articles and resources for pastors and lay leaders on leading small and rural churches effectively.
How to Fund a Rural Church Plant: A Practical Guide for Church Planters
For a complete collection of church planting resources for small churches, see our church planting resources hub. Funding a rural
Church Mergers: A Practical Guide for Small Churches Considering Consolidation
If your church is planning to honor your pastor, our pastor’s anniversary planning guide has practical ideas for doing it
AI Ethics for Churches: A Practical Guide for Pastors and Church Leaders (2026)
A practical AI ethics framework for small churches. What AI can and cannot do for your ministry, what your policy must cover, and how to lead your congregation through the questions they are already asking.
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 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
A benevolence ministry helps people in genuine need without enabling dependency. Here is how to do it well. By Brent
Worship Leading in Small Churches: A Practical Guide for Volunteer Worship Leaders
Most small church worship leaders are volunteers. Here is how to lead worship well with what you have. By Brent
Prayer Ministry in Small Churches: Building a Culture of Prayer
Prayer is the foundation of everything a church does. Here is how to build a genuine culture of prayer. By
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