1 0:1 Welcome to the Small Church Academy 2 0:2 Join Our Members-Only Community 3 03: Your Questions Answered 4 04: Network Walkthrough 5 05: Getting Started With Unit 1 6 06: What Transformation Are You Hoping For?

1 1:1 The Beauty Of Small Churches (+ Unit Workbook) 2 1:2 From "If Only ... " To "What If ... " 3 1:3 Biblical Case Studies 4 1:4 Struggles That Distinguish Small Churches 5 1:5 One Size Does Not Fit All 6 1:6 Small Church Pants & What's Not Working 7 1:7 5 Qualities Of A Healthy Small Church 8 1:8 What Healthy Community Looks Like 9 1:9 The Least Of These In Your Community 10 1:10 Gifting Significance 11 1:11 Growing Disciples 12 1:12 Structure & Organization 13 1:13 The Measurements That Matter 14 1:14 What Has God Already Provided? 15 1:15 Your Church's Unique Assignment 16 1:16 Stepping Into Your Calling 17 1:17 Why Emotions About Ministry Matter 18 1:18 If We Do It Right, Will We Grow? 19 1:19 Your God-Sized Opportunity 20 1:20 Where Do We Go From Here?

1 2:1 Why Vision Matters (+ Unit Workbook) 2 2:2 The 7-Year Letter 3 2:3 How To Pivot Like A Butterfly 4 2:4 Why Most People Stop Trying (Or Don't Even Start) 5 2:5 Confidence, Trust, & Common Excuses 6 2:6 3 Lies About Ministry + The Real Truth 7 2:7 The Ministry Funnel Overview 8 2:8 The 3 Things You're Actually Responsible For 9 2:9 An Object At Rest ... 10 2:10 Why You Really Can't Do Ministry Alone 11 2:11 Non-Negotiables For Your Vision Party 12 2:12 Preparing Your Vision Party 13 2:13 The Vision Party Agenda 14 2:14 Tips To Keep Your Meeting On Track 15 2:15 How To Be A Respecter Of Time & A Respecter Of People 16 2:16 The Elusive Time-Sucking Mission Statement 17 2:17 How Core Values Make Decisions Easier 18 2:18 The Difference Between Acceptance & Contentment 19 2:19 Hearing "Well Done" 20 2:20 The Best News Yet

1 3:1 The Importance Of Planning + Planning Importance (+ Unit Workbook) 2 3:2 Five Common Planning Mistakes In Small Churches 3 3:3 Imagine This ... 4 3:4 You Can't Pour Out Of Empty 5 3:5 The People vs. The Party 6 3:6 Overcoming Resistance To Planning 7 3:7 How Far Ahead Should You Plan? 8 3:8 Ministry Competition & Carpools 9 3:9 The Ministry Planning Party 10 3:10 Before The Party 11 3:11 Who's Invited To The Party? 12 3:12 Difference Between Planning Parties & Vision Parties 13 3:13 The After-Party 14 3:14 Plan To Promote 15 3:15 Plan To Develop Your Team 16 3:16 Plan To Evaluate 17 3:17 Plan To Plan 18 3:18 The Ministry Handbook 19 3:19 When Leadership Changes 20 3:20 Don't Wait To Be Ready

1 4:1 The Shift From Program-Centered To People-Centered (+ Unit Workbook) 2 4:2 Essentials For Relational Ministry 3 4:3 No Ordinary People 4 4:4 Quit Looking For Volunteers 5 4:5 Compassion, Empathy, Mercy, Grace ... And You 6 4:6 Regulating Your Emotions 7 4:7 The Art Of Noticing 8 4:8 Closing The Gap 9 4:9 Initiating Conversations 10 4:10 Going Deeper In Conversation 11 4:11 Longer Conversations 12 4:12 Authentic Listening 13 4:13 The Art Of Remembering Details 14 4:14 The Dream: The Impact Of A Relational Ministry 15 4:15 Making Time For Relational Ministry 16 4:16 The Unforgettable 1-1 17 4:17 Blocks Of Time & Groups Of People 18 4:18 Choosing Friendships 19 4:19 Be The Person 20 4:20 Developing Disciples & Changing Culture

1 5:1 The 4 I's Of Volunteers: An Overview (+ Unit Workbook) 2 5:2 What God Does 3 5:3 Our First Responsibility 4 5:4 From Greatest Struggle To Greatest Strength 5 5:5 Why People Don’t Want To Volunteer 6 5:6 Why The Word Volunteer Isn't In The Bible 7 5:7 Encouraging & Equipping: The Ministry To Volunteers 8 5:8 Why Unity Is The Goal And Uniformity Is Not 9 5:9 Who's Qualified To Volunteer? 10 5:10 How To Make Room For Specialists 11 5:11 Announcements Are Not Invitations 12 5:12 The Right Way To Ask 13 5:13 Courage Over Comfort 14 5:14 One Ministry Partner Is Better Than 10 Volunteers 15 5:15 They Said "Yes"; Now What? 16 5:16 The Most Effective Evaluation 17 5:17 Choosing Your Core Beliefs About Volunteers 18 5:18 Your Volunteer Guidebook 19 5:19 Setup For Success 20 5:20 Share What You're Learning & Applying

1 6:1 What Motivation Is & Isn't (+ Unit Workbook) 2 6:2 Is It Our Job To Motivate Others? 3 6:3 The Biggest Misconceptions About Motivation 4 6:4 The Difference Between Motivation & Manipulation 5 6:5 Understanding Resistance To Change 6 6:6 Overcoming Objections 7 6:7 Grab Their Attention 8 6:8 Gain Their Interest 9 6:9 Give The Solution 10 6:10 Get Them Dreaming 11 6:11 Grow Their Confidence 12 6:12 Meeting Agendas That Motivate 13 6:13 Sharing Devotions That Motivate 14 6:14 Announcements That Motivate 15 6:15 Lessons That Motivate 16 6:16 Personal Invitations That Motivate 17 6:17 The Human Factor 18 6:18 Starts, Stops, & Stalls 19 6:19 What About The 2 Types Of Motivation? 20 6:20 An Atmosphere Of Positivity & Growth

1 7:1 An Ordered Life (+ Unit Workbook) 2 7:2 Move From Busy To Effective 3 7:3 The Vessel That Matters Most 4 7:4 Organize Your Physical Space 5 7:5 Organize Your Heart 6 7:6 Organize Your Time 7 7:7 Rocks & Pebbles 8 7:8 Identify Core Beliefs 9 7:9 Whittle Your To Do List 10 7:10 Brain Fog, Decision Fatigues, & Stress 11 7:11 The Power Of Routine 12 7:12 Three Types Of Time Blocks 13 7:13 Tips For Strategic Time Blocks 14 7:14 Ministry Binders & Bins 15 7:15 Move From Condemnation To Compassion 16 7:16 Set Boundaries With Technology 17 7:17 Set Boundaries With People 18 7:18 When God Interrupts Our Plans 19 7:19 Organization, Hurry, & Trust 20 7:20 Teach Organization: Why & How

1 8:1 Why Your Speaking Skills Matter (+ Unit Workbook) 2 8:2 Key Principles Of A Great Talk 3 8:3 The Magic Of Modules 4 8:4 Storytelling & The First 10 Words 5 8:5 Painting The Picture 6 8:6 What's A Power Line & When Do You Need One 7 8:7 The Landing 8 8:8 Putting It Together & How To Use Notes 9 8:9 Longer Talks & The 5 Gs 10 8:10 This Should Happen Every 2-3 Minutes 11 8:11 The Bottom Of The Iceberg 12 8:12 Announcements That Matter 13 8:13 Devotion From Experience 14 8:14 Key Modules In Meetings 15 8:15 Leading Games & Icebreakers 16 8:16 Public Prayer & Worship Leading 17 8:17 Environment Tips: In-Person + Virtual 18 8:18 What, How, When & Where To Practice 19 8:19 Speaking vs. Facilitating 20 8:20 Get Yourself Out Of The Way

1 9:1 Five Gifts Of Great Planning (+ Unit Workbook) 2 9:2 Where Planning Parties Fit 3 9:3 The Creative Process Of Planning Events 4 9:4 Ongoing Church Programming Priorities 5 9:5 The Input-Output Balance 6 9:6 Planning Checklist For Monster Events 7 9:7 Planning Checklist For Low-Prep Events 8 9:8 One Primary Purpose 9 9:9 How To Find The Best Date For The Best Participation 10 9:10 Location, Location, Location (+ Resources) 11 9:11 Budgets & No Budgets 12 9:12 Theme Matters, But Flow Matters More 13 9:13 Gather & Support An Event Team 14 9:14 Best Practices For Set-Up & Clean-Up 15 9:15 Event Job Descriptions 16 9:16 Event Marketing 17 9:17 Why Event Evaluations Are Essential 18 9:18 Records Matter (& Where To Keep Them Safe) 19 9:19 When The Best Choice Is To Cancel An Event 20 9:20 What Will You Do?

1 10:1 20,000 ft. View (+ Unit Workbook) 2 10:2 Decision, System, Practice (+ Grace) 3 10:3 The Importance Of “Until Now” 4 10:4 Systems & Habit Stacking 5 10:5 Choose Community For Growth 6 10:6 First Thoughts, Last Word 7 10:7 Cues & Candles 8 10:8 Celebrate Frequent Evaluatiion 9 10:9 Incorporate Movement 10 10:10 Determine One Next Priority 11 10:11 Purpose Your Screen Time 12 10:12 Plan At The End (Not At The Start) 13 10:13 Triple Threat 14 10:14 Meditations, Mantras, & Mottos 15 10:15 Sabbath 16 10:16 Shorten Your Emotional Response Time 17 10:17 What Are You Looking Forward To? 18 10:18 Plan To Do Nothing Often 19 10:19 From Shame & Stuckness To Forgiveness & Freedom 20 10:20 How Can I Make It Easier?

1 11:1 Why Hospitality Matters In Every Ministry Area 2 11:2 Mythbuster: Hospitality Does Not Equal Food & Decor 3 11:3 Proritizing The Individual Within The Group 4 11:4 Think Like A Visitor 5 11:5 Where First Impressions Really Begin 6 11:6 Connection Is More Powerful Than Gifts 7 11:7 Best Practices: First-Time Gifts & Welcome Packets 8 11:8 Following Up With Visitors In A Changing Culture 9 11:9 The Ongoing Ministry Of Hospitality 10 11:10 Essentials & Extras For Parking Lots & Entryways 11 11:11 Creating Spaces With 5 Senses In Mind 12 11:12 Food Considerations For Connection & Care 13 11:13 How To Break Down Barriers & Make Conversation Easy 14 11:14 Become An Expert In Reading The Room 15 11:15 Responding With Care 16 11:16 Prepare To Care (It Takes Time) 17 11:17 When Needs Surpass Your Capacity, Build A Team 18 11:18 Growing Awareness: A Culture Of Care 19 11:19 The Pros & Cons Of A Dedicated Care Team (Plus 3 Essentials If You Do) 20 11:20 Bringing It Home: Circles Of Care

1 12:1 Great Communication: Defining The Win 2 12:2 The Inner Game Of Communication 3 12:3 Identify & Understand Communication Personalities 4 12:4 The Nonverbal Majority 5 12:5 Listening: Art, Science, & Skill 6 12:6 How To Connect With Anyone 7 12:7 Practice The 5 Cs 8 12:8 The Critical Choice Of Context 9 12:9 Preparing For Difficult Conversations 10 12:10 The Difference Betwreen Requests And Demands (& Why It Matters) 11 12:11 Personal Boundaries In Communication 12 12:12 When Intention Doesn’t Equal Impact 13 12:13 Face-To-Face And Miles Apart 14 12:14 The Passive-Agressive Continuum (& how to help curb it) 15 12:15 How To Be Both Assertive & Kind 16 12:16 Communication Killers To Avoid 17 12:17 How Stress Affects Communication (& what to do about it) 18 12:18 Text, Email, & Messaging Tips & Etiquette 19 12:19 The “IT” Factor: Warmth & Competence 20 12:20 Taking It To Your Church: Model, Share, Teach, Practice

1 Tutorial: Navigating Your Digital Library 2 Tutorial: Facebook Community Walkthrough 3 5-Day Challenge Workbook 4 Party Pack: Vision Party + Planning Party 5 Cohort Resources

1 Cohorts: Purpose & Resources