How to Disciple New Believers in a Small Church
The small church that disciples new believers well will grow. The small church that does not will see new believers drift away within a year. Here is how to do it well.
Church Leadership
Church leadership. Articles and resources for pastors and lay leaders on leading small and rural churches effectively.
How to Handle a Church Financial Crisis: A Guide for Small Church Leaders
A church financial crisis is one of the most stressful things a small church leadership team will face. Here is how to handle it with transparency, wisdom, and faith.
How to Lead a Small Group Bible Study: A Practical Guide for New Leaders
Most small group Bible studies fail not because of bad curriculum but because of unprepared leaders. Here is how to lead one well, even if you have never done it before.
How to Minister to Senior Adults in a Small Church
Senior adults are often the backbone of a small church. Here is how to minister to them well — not as a demographic to be managed but as people to be genuinely cared for.
How to Plan a Small Church Community Event That Actually Draws People
Most small church community events draw only the people who already attend. Here is how to plan one that actually draws people from outside the congregation and builds the church’s community presence.
Physical Health for the Bi-Vocational Pastor: Why It Matters and How to Protect It
Bi-vocational pastors are among the most physically sedentary people in ministry. Here is why physical health matters for long-term ministry and what to do about it with limited time.
How to Plant a Church in a Rural Area: What Works and What Does Not
Most church planting resources are written for urban and suburban contexts. Here is what actually works when you are planting in a rural area — and what will get you in trouble.
When to Refer: A Pastor’s Guide to Knowing When Someone Needs Professional Counseling
Knowing when to refer is one of the most important skills a pastor can develop. Here is how to recognize when someone needs more than pastoral care and how to make the referral well.
How to Build a Small Church Hospitality System That Actually Retains Visitors
Most small churches are friendly but not hospitable. Friendliness is a feeling. Hospitality is a system. Here is how to build one that actually retains visitors.
How to Lead a Small Church Through Generational Change
Every small church eventually faces generational change. Here is how to lead it well — honoring what has been while making room for what is coming.