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Part 6 of 6: The Road to Renewal “Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in...

Part 5 of 6: The Road to Renewal "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the...

Part 4 of 6: Aligning Everything Around Your One Excellent Mission Every church has many ministries, but only one mission. Alignment...

Part 3 of 6: From Programs to Purpose: Realigning for Mission “But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is...

Part 2 of 6: The Road to Renewal "There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. There are different kinds of...

Part 1 of 6 Why Every Church Needs One Excellent Mission Welcome to Week One of “One Excellent Mission: How Smaller Churches Find...

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” – Galatians 6:9 As a...

Imagine walking into a doctor’s office with a deep pain in your chest. The doctor listens for a moment, smiles politely, and says, “Let’s...

“I’m just tired.” That’s what I told a close friend when he asked how ministry was going. Not burned out. Not quitting. Just… tired. If...

For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For the Spirit God...

Before we dive into the practical strategies, let’s take a quick look back at where we’ve been. In Part One , we explored why relational...

I get it! The “E” word (Evangelism) is scary for almost everyone in the congregation. Many in the church just hang on to the hope that...

"How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how...

If you’ve spent any time with me, you know I’m passionate about relational evangelism and discipleship. In a world where many people are...

In smaller churches, the sermon isn’t just a moment in the service; it’s often the central moment of spiritual formation, discipleship,...

It’s not uncommon for small churches to feel like they’ve hit a wall. The pews aren’t as full, the calendar is packed with programs that...

Discovering Your One Excellent Mission This worksheet is designed to help your church leadership team uncover and clarify your unique...

Ministry in the small church is a sacred calling—but it’s not for the faint of heart. For those of us who wear many hats, serve...

In a culture captivated by platform size, social media influence, and attendance numbers, the measure of success in ministry has often...

In a world that celebrates platforms, numbers, and viral influence, it’s easy for small church pastors to feel like they’re not enough....