Free Training
Small Church Week Replay
Practical Training for Everyday Churches
Monday
Small Church, New Tricks
How to Try New Things Without Blowing Up Your Church
Theo Stanford
Slides from Day 1
Resources Mentioned
Adaptive Church Leadership Cohort
Fair Count
Tuesday
Small Church, Deep Bench
How a Small Rural Church is Reaching Across Their County
David Blackwell
Additional Resource
How to Get New Leaders into the Game in Your Rural Church (webinar)
Wednesday
Small Church, New Hope
How Small Churches are Getting Out of the Rut of What’s Not Working
Shannon Kiser
Thursday
Small Church, Big Table
How 20 People Started a Dinner Church with 60 People
Mary Jackson
Friday
Small Church, Powerful Technology
How Small Churches Use AI, Streaming and Other Technologies to Reach New People
Jason Moore
More Resources for Small Churches
Books for Small Churches
Small Church Week Bundle
4 books for $40
Ignite your imagination for what a small church can be with four inspiring and practical books.
Becoming Church: A Trail Guide for Starting Fresh Expressions
$19.99 for one or $160 for ten
Discover the Fresh Expressions journey, a path any size church can use to reach new people and re-energize your congregation.
21st Century Christian: Following Jesus Where Life Happens
$9.99 for one, $85 for ten
God doesn’t just work on Sundays. Discover how God’s mission impacts your vocation, hobbies, and relationships that make up the rest of your week.
Dinner Church: Building Bridges by Breaking Bread
$15
See why congregations around North America are eagerly launching Dinner Churches, simple communities for people who are hungry for food, friends, and faith.
Fresh Expressions of Church
$9 for one, $70 for ten
Introducing Fresh Expressions, a movement that has brought new people and new energy to congregations all around the world.
Training and Consultations For Small Churches
Small Church Think Tank
God has given you the Holy Spirit, the most creative force imaginable. But it still helps to have other leaders to help you dream and pray. Join a one-time Think Tank with Fresh Expressions Associate Director of Training Heather Jallad and other church leaders like you to explore new possibilities for your congregation and your context.
21st Century Christian: Training & Consult Bundle
God is at work in your church—all seven days a week. This bundle, which includes a book, a video course, and a one-hour consult, is designed to help small groups and leadership teams imagine new ways to join God’s mission all week long.
Dinner Church Next Steps Webinar
You are excited about how your congregation can launch a Dinner Church. This free webinar will give you step-by-step directions for bringing your dream to life.
Local Church Workshop
What would happen if the transformative power of the fresh expressions approach were unleashed in your church community? Gather your leadership team or congregation together for a day-long conversation about the possibilities all around you with the help of an experienced Fresh Expressions trainer.
Five Days of Training and Resources
Schedule Overview
Everyday at 1pm ET
January 29-Feburary 2
MONDAY
Small Church, New Tricks
How to Try New Things Without Blowing Up Your Church
Theo Stanford
In a fast-changing world, small churches often resist new ideas. Drawing on decades of experience in corporate and church leadership, Pastor Theo will share his process for introducing new ideas into small, established churches.
TUESDAY
Small Church, Deep Bench
How a Small Rural Church is Reaching Across Their County
David Blackwell
Rural churches are typically small, but they can still have an outsized impact. With twenty years of experience in Montana’s heartlands, David Blackwell shares simple yet powerful strategies for maximizing the capacity of any church.
WEDNESDAY
Small Church, New Hope
How Small Churches are Getting Out of the Rut of What’s Not Working
Shannon Kiser
There’s a world of unmet needs and exciting opportunities in your community just waiting to be discovered. Shannon Kiser offers tested methods for reenergizing your congregation while fostering new ways to connect with neighbors.
THURSDAY
Small Church, Big Table
How 20 People Started a Dinner Church with 60 People
Mary Jackson
What if your small church could serve groups even bigger than themselves? Mary Jackson shares her experience leading small congregations to serve people hungry for food, friends, and faith.
FRIDAY
Small Church, Powerful Technology
How Small Churches Use AI, Streaming and Other Technologies to Reach New People
Jason Moore
As churches shrink in size, the load on pastors remains heavy. Join Jason Moore as he unveils user-friendly tech solutions, accessible even to non-experts. Learn to harness the power of modern technology for more effective ministry.