Why Nobody Signed Up: The Real Reason Small Churches Struggle to Find Volunteers
You made the announcement. You put it in the bulletin. Nobody signed up. This is not a volunteer shortage. It is an ask problem. Here is how to fix it.
Rural Church Health
Rural church health. Assessing and improving the health of small and rural congregations.
How to Run a Church Board Meeting That Actually Accomplishes Something
Most small church board meetings are too long, too unfocused, and too exhausting. Here is how to run a tight, effective meeting that respects everyone’s time and actually moves the church forward.
Why Small Churches Lose New Visitors (And a Simple System to Keep Them)
Most small churches are better at welcoming visitors than keeping them. Here is a simple assimilation system that works with limited volunteers and limited time.
When You Get the Call at Work: A Guide to Crisis Pastoral Care for Bi-Vocational Pastors
You are at your day job when your phone rings. Someone in your congregation is in the hospital. Here is what to do in the next 60 minutes, and how to show up fully when you get there.
How to Handle Difficult Conversations in Ministry When You Have No Time
Conflict does not wait for your day off. Here is how bi-vocational pastors can handle hard conversations well, even when time is short and the stakes are high.
How to Plan Your Ministry Year When You Work Two Jobs
Most bi-vocational pastors plan their ministry one week at a time. Here is why that is costing you, and how to see the whole year at once so you can plan around what is actually possible.
Helping Your Teenager Grow in Faith and Share It
The teenage years are a critical window. The faith your child was raised in will either become their own or be set aside. Here is how parents and youth leaders in small churches can help teenagers own their faith and share it.
Sermon Prep for Bi-Vocational Pastors: How to Preach Well in 5 to 7 Hours
Sermon Prep for Bi-Vocational Pastors: How to Preach Well in 5 to 7 Hours You do not have 20 hours.
Youth Ministry with 3 to 15 Students: A Guide for Small Churches
Youth Ministry with 3 to 15 Students: A Guide for Small Churches You do not need a big budget, a
Women’s Ministry in Small Churches: Starting Simple and Growing Strong
Women’s Ministry in Small Churches: Starting Simple and Growing Strong You do not need a large budget or a professional