by Walter Norvell | Apr 6, 2017 | Education, Leadership, Ministry
Henrietta Mears: Small Group Pioneer You have probably never heard her name: Henrietta Mears. But evangelist Billy Graham has written that, among women, only his mother and his wife, Ruth, have had more influence on his life and work than Henrietta Mears. Who was this...
by Stephen Suffron | Mar 30, 2017 | Leadership, Ministry, Missions
In a small church, money is always an issue. Each member’s financial situation and giving level can have a meaningful impact on the budget. Ministry budgets are small, and in small towns, most of your members live on a modest income without much margin. So...
by Wade Berry | Mar 28, 2017 | Leadership, Ministry, Theology
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. Matthew 5:9 What kind of person are you? Are you someone who fosters healthy relationships, or does conflict seem to follow you wherever you go? Do people feel better about themselves and their...
by Stephen Suffron | Mar 16, 2017 | Leadership, Ministry, Missions
“I remember when this whole place was full every Sunday. We even had people in the balcony.” The “good old days” can be an enemy to the pastor of a small church. People can often define success as getting things closer to what they used to be,...
by Karl Fickling | Feb 24, 2017 | Leadership, Ministry
Many pastor search processes lack skill on the side of the search team, but did you know that candidates often collaborators with the search team in the list of mistakes? If you are a candidate, you might want to avoid some of these common issues. A. You need to be...
by Walter Norvell | Feb 23, 2017 | Leadership, Ministry, Theology, Worship
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