In the vast landscape of community institutions, churches hold a unique position. They are places of worship, community gathering, and often, outreach. Yet, despite their pivotal role, many churches remain virtually unknown in their communities. The key to bridging...
Ed Stetzer Church Health, Church Revitalization, Small Church / Rural Church
Friendly, Caring, and Carrying Churches
Oct 29, 2020
We all want our churches to be loving environments. But what does that look like? How do we make that happen? As I see...
Ed Stetzer Church Health, Church Leadership, Small Church / Rural Church
The ‘Marks’ of Churches: Keeping from Mission Drift
Oct 8, 2020
What are the things that undergird the church itself? The idea of being a part of a ‘driven church’ is something we...
Bill Tenny-Brittian Communication / Preaching, Discipleship, Small Church / Rural Church
Virtual Discipleship
Oct 6, 2020
“So, what about online discipleship? How do you make that work?” A quick perusal of churches on the internet reveals...
Travis Stephens Church Revitalization, Small Church / Rural Church
Your Preaching is Overrated
Oct 1, 2020
There I said it. You may not agree, but you needed to hear it. Now, before you unsubscribe or send me a scathing email...
Travis Stephens Church Health, Church Leadership, Pastoral Burnout, Small Church / Rural Church
The Biggest Barrier to Reaching Young Families Right Now
Sep 21, 2020
Empathy – The ability to understand and share the feelings of another. Several years ago my wife became a stay at home...
Ron Edmondson Pastoral Burnout, Small Church / Rural Church
7 Dangers for the Isolated Leader
Sep 11, 2020
I was coaching a pastor trying to help a church grow again. The previous pastor left town after a series of bad...
Brian Jones Church Leadership, Pastoral Burnout, Small Church / Rural Church
Brian’s Productivity Rules
Sep 2, 2020
If you‘d like to get more done in less time, here are a number of my favorite time-saving tips, tricks, and hacks for...
Bill Tenny-Brittian Church Health, Church Revitalization, Small Church / Rural Church
Want Popcorn with Your Worship?
Aug 17, 2020
Prior to March 11, my wife and I went to the cinema almost every Friday. Thankfully, we mostly have the same taste in...
Steve Sjogren Church Revitalization, Outreach and Evangelism, Servant Evangelism, Small Church / Rural Church
6 Outreach Lessons From Johnny Appleseed
Aug 12, 2020
John Chapman, aka the legendary “Johnny Appleseed”, was a missionary who reached out to Native Americans in the Ohio...
Travis Stephens Church Health, Church Revitalization, Small Church / Rural Church
What’s Most Important Right Now?
Aug 5, 2020
Can we just take a moment to catch our breath? Follow after me, breathe in, breathe out, breathe in, breathe out. Do...
Ron Edmondson Church Leadership, Pastoral Burnout, Small Church / Rural Church
3 Things That Are Often Unclear On a Healthy Team
Jul 30, 2020
Clarity is often king in organizational dynamics. Words do matter and clear communication is vital for healthy teams....
Travis Stephens Church Health, Church Revitalization, Small Church / Rural Church
Small Town Worship
Jun 19, 2020
If I were to ask you what’s the one area in your church that could use the most help, what would you say? If you...