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Wesley’s Three Simple Rules: A Blueprint for Thriving Small Churches
John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, developed a set of guiding principles known as the General Rules of the United Societies. These...
Sam Peters
Feb 17, 202511 min read


The Ecclesial Minimum and the Future of Micro-Churches
When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. Then their eyes were opened and...
Sam Peters
Feb 10, 202513 min read


The Lost Sheep and the Online Congregation
Then Jesus told them this parable: “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine in the...
Sam Peters
Feb 3, 20255 min read


The Love of God
(There's a free eBook offer at the end of this article. Read through to the end to find out how to get your copy) The first month of the...
Sam Peters
Jan 27, 20253 min read


Christian Hospitality - Part Three
Engaging Volunteers and Sustaining Momentum in Your Hospitality Ministry Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we...
Sam Peters
Jan 21, 20254 min read


Christian Hospitality - Part Two
Building a Culture of Hospitality in Your Church The Door That Changes Everything Doors are fascinating things. They can keep people out...
Sam Peters
Jan 21, 20256 min read


Christian Hospitality - Part One
Creating Christ-Centered First Impressions: Your Hospitality Team as Ambassadors Imagine walking into a church for the first time. Your...
Sam Peters
Jan 21, 20257 min read


What Are You Reading?
Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do! And whatever else you do, develop good judgment. – Proverbs 4:7 NCV Leaders are readers—or...
Sam Peters
Jan 21, 20255 min read


Christmas Presence
For those of us in ministry, the Advent season can feel like a high-stakes performance. Each year, we face the pressure to make the...
Sam Peters
Jan 21, 20254 min read


A Word For the Bi-Vo’s Working the Harvest
After this, Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. 2 There he met a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy...
Sam Peters
Jan 21, 20259 min read


Mission First: Transforming Your Church Culture in 30 Days
Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit,...
Sam Peters
Jan 21, 20254 min read


Too Many Hats, Not Enough Heads
So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service,...
Sam Peters
Jan 21, 20254 min read


Advent and Discipleship: Preparing the Way for Deeper Relationships with Christ
I’m preparing this article on Sunday, December 1, 2024 – the first Sunday of Adent. Outside my window there’s a fresh coating of snow on...
Sam Peters
Jan 21, 20253 min read


Church Board vs. Leadership Team: Effective Models of Local Church Government
So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service,...
Sam Peters
Jan 21, 20257 min read


Embracing the Current Landscape of Worship Without Compromise
“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.” - Galatians 6:9 The post-pandemic world...
Sam Peters
Jan 21, 20255 min read


Uncovering Your Church's Unique Calling: Finding Your One Excellent Mission
There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There...
Sam Peters
Jan 21, 20255 min read


Living a Generous Life - Part 3
Part 3: Living the Generous Life: Sowing, Reaping, and Trusting in God's Provision In our journey through A Generous Life series, we've...
Sam Peters
Jan 21, 20256 min read


Living a Generous Life - Part 2
Part 2: Worship in Giving: Understanding Generosity in the New Testament Last week we explored a foundational truth from 2 Corinthians 8,...
Sam Peters
Jan 21, 20255 min read


Living a Generous Life - Part 1
1 Moreover, brethren, we make known to you the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia: 2 that in a great trial of affliction...
Sam Peters
Jan 21, 20255 min read


Leading with Grace: Overcoming Pride, Embracing Boundaries, and Finding True Strength in Self-Care
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and...
Sam Peters
Jan 21, 202516 min read
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