How a Small Church Can Minister to Families in Crisis
Families in crisis are in every small community. Here is how a small church can respond quickly, practically, and with genuine gospel care.
Church Operations
Church operations. Administrative resources for small churches including bylaws, financial management, and organizational tools.
How a Small Church Can Reach Young Adults Who Have Left the Church
Young adults who have left the church are not lost to the gospel. Here is how a small church can reach them with genuine relationship and genuine faith.
How to Do Hospital Visitation Well as a Small Church Pastor
Hospital visitation is one of the most important and most poorly executed aspects of small church pastoral care. Here is how to do it well.
How to Build a Deacon Ministry That Actually Serves the Congregation
Most small church deacon ministries are either nonexistent or ceremonial. Here is how to build one that actually serves the congregation and frees the pastor for the ministry of the Word.
What Small Churches Get Wrong About Staffing (And What to Do Instead)
What Small Churches Get Wrong About Staffing Most small churches are trying to replicate a staffing model they cannot afford
How to Lead a Small Church Through a Pastor’s Health Crisis
A pastor’s health crisis is one of the most disorienting things a small church can face. Here is how to handle it well for the pastor, the family, and the congregation.
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.
The Minister’s Housing Allowance: A Complete Guide for Small Church Pastors
The housing allowance is the most significant tax benefit available to ministers. Most small church pastors do not use it correctly. Here is how to do it right.
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.