Raising Kids Who Love Jesus: A Parents Guide (2026)
Youth and Children’s Ministry: The Data 85% of adults who follow Jesus made that decision before age 18 (Barna Group,
Rural Church Health
Rural church health. Assessing and improving the health of small and rural congregations.
Funding a Rural Church Plant: What Works When the Budget Is Thin
For a complete guide to developing your worship team, see our worship team training guide for small churches. For practical
How to Find and Develop a Launch Team for a Rural Church Plant
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What No One Tells You Before You Plant a Church in a Rural Community
For practical guidance on building community partnerships, see our rural church community partnerships guide. For a complete collection of church
Pastoral Care in Small Churches: Knowing When to Counsel and When to Refer
For a realistic social media strategy your church can actually sustain, see our small church social media guide. For a
Choosing the Right Childrens Ministry Curriculum for Your Small Church (2026)
How to pick a curriculum that fits your church’s size, budget, and theological convictions, and why the right choice matters
Keeping the Doors Open: A Sustainability Guide for Small Churches
For practical guidance on building a culture of generosity, see our church giving culture guide. For a practical guide to
Planning Worship Services in Small Churches: A Practical Guide
If your church is planning to honor your pastor, our pastor’s anniversary planning guide has practical ideas for doing it
Building an Effective Church Office System: A Practical Guide for Small Churches
For a biblical and practical guide to the discipline process, see our church discipline guide for small churches. For a
Why Small Churches Lose Teenagers (And What Actually Keeps Them) (2026)
Two-thirds of regular churchgoing teens drop out as young adults. For small churches the problem is sharper, but the solutions