Thoughtful Reflections on Faith and Life
When I hear “experts” talking about the future of the church, I often see them going in one of two options: megachurches and house churches. The advantage of megachurches is that they have a huge amount of resources available for ministry. The disadvantage is that much of the giving to the church goes to buildings, … Read More “A Third Option: Small Churches” »
That all depends on how you define “disability ministry.” If you mean hiring a person on staff, gathering a dozen volunteers and investing in specific curriculum, you may need a fairly large church. But if you mean a place where people with disabilities can be ministered to and can minister alongside the rest of the … Read More “How Big Does a Congregation Need to Be to Have a Disability Ministry?” »
No, this is not about what you might think it is about. The full title is Naked Man Running: 100 IDEAS that work in a small church and it is written by Dave Jacobs. Dave Jacobs is one of the most positive voices in small church ministry. I received some coaching from him and found … Read More “Naked Man Running – Review” »
I have only pastored at small churches, ranging from 15 to 150 people. Pastors often hate to hear the question, “So, how many people do you have on a Sunday?”. However, there is an increasing recognition of the role and effectiveness of small churches. One of the most influential voices for small churches is Karl … Read More “Small Church Essentials – Review” »
I have been most involved in small churches throughout my life. Except for a few years where I attended a church that was close to 1000 people, I have generally attended (and pastored) smaller churches. I have nothing against large churches, as it was at that large church that I was both baptized and married. … Read More “5 Things I Love About Small Churches” »
