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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....

Today, as a nation, we pause. Memorial Day is more than a three-day weekend or the unofficial launch of summer activities; it is a sacred...

Summer brings a unique rhythm to church life. Families travel, routines change, and attendance can ebb and flow. That’s especially true...

How Embracing the Ecclesial Minimum Can Ignite New Church Plants “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his...

When we think about the biggest Sundays on the church calendar, Christmas and Easter  quickly come to mind. But there's another Sunday...

Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But...

Easter Monday arrives, and with it often comes an unmistakable wave of exhaustion. For many pastors, the weeks leading up to Resurrection...

The more the words, the less the meaning, and how does that profit anyone? - Ecclesiastes 6:11 NIV We’ve all been there. You’re in the...

"If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone." – Romans 12:18     Every pastor knows that  person. The...

Have you ever prayed the Lord’s Prayer and really thought about what you were asking? We say it so often—sometimes out of routine—but do...

It’s hard to believe it’s been five years since the pandemic reshaped our lives in ways we’re still trying to understand. The long-term...

Turning Vision into Reality In Part 1 , we laid the foundation for small church success—defining your One Excellent Mission, building...

The Call to Something Greater Pastoring a small church is not for the faint of heart. If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve felt the...

"So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall! No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to...

"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria,...