Outreach Ministry Resources for Small Churches: A Complete Guide
For a practical guide to sharing your faith in everyday relationships, see our personal evangelism guide for ordinary church members.
Rural Church Health
Rural church health. Assessing and improving the health of small and rural congregations.
Deacon and Elder Training Resources: A Complete Guide for Small Churches
Deacon and Elder Training in Small Churches Most new deacons and elders receive no training. Here is how to change
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
Youth Ministry Resources for Small Churches: A Complete Guide (20
Youth Ministry in Small Churches A practical guide for leaders with 3 to 15 students, no budget, and a big
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
Rural Church Resources: A Complete Guide for Rural Pastors and Church Leaders
For a complete collection of church planting resources for small churches, see our church planting resources hub. For a step-by-step
Volunteer Management Resources for Small Churches: A Complete Guide (2026)
Volunteer Management in Small Churches A practical guide for finding, training, and keeping the volunteers your church depends on. By
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
Pastoral Sabbatical: What Small Churches Need to Know
If your church is planning to honor your pastor, our pastor’s anniversary planning guide has practical ideas for doing it
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