A church doesn’t need to be big to make good decisions. It's a matter of quality, not quantity.
7 Small-Church Choices That Will Strengthen Your Ministry
There’s a difference between good small-church choices and bad small-church choices. Here are some good ones.
Building Safer Microcultures In Small Churches
Not every church conflict is loud or obvious. Sometimes the deepest harm happens in the quieter corners. The side room after service. The team meeting where only a few voices seem to carry all the weight. The hallway conversation that shapes how someone feels about staying. These are not random moments. They’re microcultures. And in small churches, they shape whether people keep showing up or slowly fade out.
Now, we’re not gonna talk about fixing everything. Together, we will pay attention to what you can actually change. A safer microculture may not shift the whole church overnight, but it can be the reason someone feels seen, valued, and safe enough to stay. That’s holy work.
Setting Boundaries Without Losing Christ-like Grace
Setting boundaries can feel wrong, especially in small churches. We’re close-knit. We eat together and pray for each other. Sometimes we even know each other’s medical appointments and family drama. So when something feels off or a line gets crossed, it feels safer to stay quiet than risk causing tension. That’s when many of us tell ourselves to “just be gracious.”
4 Key Lessons for Vital Small Church Ministry
David Gilmore says the size of a congregation need not be a determining factor in its ability to connect with its neighbors. Small congregations who are intentional about finding their niche, empowering laity, focusing outward, and collaborating can be just as vital as larger congregations.
Trump admin eyes slashing disability benefits for older Americans by up to 20% — here’s what that could mean for your retirement security
The Trump administration wants to cut back disability benefits for low-income and older Americans by up to 20%, a move that could affect hundreds of thousands of people.
It’s part of the administration’s focus on streamlining Social Security — by cutting staff and reducing benefits — to save money and reduce alleged fraud.
How life changed in a rural town that lost its clinic after Trump’s megabill
As the final hues of autumn linger in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the 200-person community of Churchville, Virginia, is grappling with the loss of its health clinic.
Researchers Have Discovered 2 New Dementia Risk Factors. Here's What They Are.
Strides have been made in the world of dementia research compared with even just a few years ago. There’s now a blood test that can diagnose Alzheimer’s accurately 90% of the time, and more is understood about the factors (many of which are lifestyle habits) that can put you at higher risk for the condition.
In a new dementia report published in The Lancet journal by researchers who are part of The Lancet Commission, two new modifiable risk factors have been identified: high cholesterol after 40 and untreated vision loss.
What is Advent Sunday and why do churches mark it?
The fourth Sunday before Christmas is called Advent Sunday. It falls at the start of December, or sometimes as in 2025, at the end of November. In churches of many denominations, Advent marks the coming of the Christmas season. This is the story....
Who was St Andrew and why is he important?
30 November is St Andrew’s day. He was the brother of St Peter, the first of Jesus’s disciples, and later an Apostle. This is the story....
As the U.S. grows more diverse, a quiet civil war is unfolding within American Christianity over who deserves empathy.
Task force to pave way for national youth council
The Council of General Synod (CoGS) has directed General Secretary Andrea Mann to form a task force and create terms of reference for a national youth council for the Anglican Church of Canada....
18 Creative Christmas Lessons for Youth Ministry
Christmas lessons are important for kids of all ages. Yet teens are busier than ever during the holidays. They must juggle final exams, games, concerts, and family commitments. Another challenge: Youth group members have heard the Nativity story countless times. Yet students need reminders about the life-changing hope of Jesus.
For churched teens, Christmas lessons can reignite awe and gratitude for God’s gift of salvation. For unchurched visitors, these lessons can introduce Jesus in a relatable way.
14 Christmas Object Lessons for Children’s Ministry
Christmas object lessons abound, with many options for teachable moments. From shimmering lights to wrapped presents, every holiday decoration and tradition can point kids toward Jesus.
When you use simple, everyday items to teach spiritual truths, kids’ eyes light up. Visuals will stick in their hearts long after the Christmas season ends.
Also See: Christmas Prophecies Sunday School Lesson for Kids
In the hustle and bustle, we may miss Jesus altogether.
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