Small Church, Big God
“What even megachurches can learn from small congregations”
By: Teresa J. Stewart Published on: 08/08/2023The following is reposted with permission from prolific author and faith columnist for the Kansas City Star, Bill Tammeus. In Bill’s Faith Matters blog, he provides excellent and free resources about religion and ethics.
In Praise of Scrappy Congregations
By: Teresa J. Stewart Published on: 30/05/2023A “scrappy” organization might not have everything it needs, ideally. It might not follow the established pattern for success. But it will make a way anyway.
Participation Lessons for the Pentecost Season
By: Teresa J. Stewart Published on: 06/06/2022The Church begins its ministry in mess and uncertainty because that’s exactly where we practice our ministry. Among mess and uncertainty. They are the very conditions in which we must become Church.
In Lament of Praise Bands
By: Teresa J. Stewart Published on: 12/05/2022My lament is not about the sound of guitars, drum kits, and talented musicians offering their best worship gifts to God. My lament is for small congregations that have turned praise bands into golden calves.
