The friendships within your church are incredibly important. They in large part keep people connected to the church....
Travis is a husband, father, and executive pastor of a small-town church that went big. He has a passion for helping small-town churches and pastors. His writing focuses on helping churches and ministry leaders take steps to grow themselves and the churches they serve.
Travis Stephens Posts
The Delicate Balance Between A Better Ministry or A Better Life
A very long time ago I came to the conclusion that God blesses those who work the hardest. I remember telling my...
Connection: The Key to Church Growth
I’ve been thinking a lot about connections lately. I haven’t really made up my mind completely, but I know they’re...
The Pros and Cons of Being a Relational Leader
I’m going to go out on a limb here and say that most small-town pastors tend to be very relational. It’s hard to get...
Ten Things You Need to Give Your Church a Chance to Grow
A little over ten years ago, my church hit a growth spurt. One year we grew by 18 percent, the next year 48 percent,...
How to Regain the Joy of Ministry
Tell me if this sounds familiar. Whenever I have to deal with a difficult problem in my church, I contemplate doing...
When the Time is Right
Change is dangerous. It’s been over a decade now since I was called into my very first board meeting. I wasn’t on...
4 Questions to Ask Now to Be More Fruitful in 2021
What can I say about this year, that hasn’t already been said? This year has been one we’ll always remember, even...
Five Ways to Utilize Your Sermon Beyond Sunday
In my last post, I told you your sermon was overrated, and to my surprise, many of you actually agreed. It just...
Your Preaching is Overrated
There I said it. You may not agree, but you needed to hear it. Now, before you unsubscribe or send me a scathing email...
The Biggest Barrier to Reaching Young Families Right Now
Empathy – The ability to understand and share the feelings of another. Several years ago my wife became a stay at home...
What’s Most Important Right Now?
Can we just take a moment to catch our breath? Follow after me, breathe in, breathe out, breathe in, breathe out. Do...