There are very few callings that are more laden with minefields than a young pastor called to serve an older church. But if it’s done well it can be extremely rewarding, for both the young pastor and the older church.
Small churches have a tendency to keep us humble, sometimes involuntarily. But that humility is something we should never outgrow, no matter how big the church or ministry becomes.
When times are normal, leaders inspire change. When times are disruptive, leaders provide stability.
Church members aren’t looking for super-pastors, they want basic pastoral competence, honesty and leadership. That’s what they ought to expect.
Trusting each other doesn’t mean we shouldn’t put proper financial checks and balances in place.
The healthiest churches are relentless about being effective, not just busy. They trim off anything that saps time and energy.
Money isn’t the goal of ministry. But it is a tool – and an important one. When we manage our money well, we can do better ministry with it.
Intentional mentoring is a great way to expand your church’s capacity for effective ministry and fulfill our mandate to make disciples and equip God’s people.
Here’s everything I’ve written on leading a small church during coronavirus so far, starting from my most recent articles.
Small churches have a serious advantage when it comes to discipleship. If we’ll use the right tools.
