The Loneliness Epidemic: Reaching Rural & Small-Town Communities
Rural Church Health | Church Leadership The rural church is not just affected by the loneliness epidemic. It is the […]
Navigating Church Finances: Building Financial Health in Challenging Economic Times
By Brent Lacy | Part 1 of 3 in our series on Church Administration Every church leader knows that faithful
How to Handle a Church Member Who Wants to Leave
By Brent Lacy It is one of the harder conversations in pastoral ministry. A church member tells you they are
How to Write a Church Mission Statement That Actually Means Something
By Brent Lacy Most church mission statements are written once, framed, hung on a wall, and never thought about again.
What to Say When Someone Asks Why They Should Come to Your Church
By Brent Lacy Someone at work mentions they have been thinking about going back to church. A neighbor asks what
Effective Volunteer Management in Small Churches: Keeping Your Best Servants Engaged
By Brent Lacy Introduction Volunteers are the lifeblood of any church, especially small churches where every servant wears multiple hats.
How to Preach on Discipleship in a Small Church
Discipleship is the central calling of the Christian life. Here is how to preach on it in a way that is both honest about the cost and genuinely hopeful about the transformation.
How to Preach on the Kingdom of God in a Small Church
The Kingdom of God is the central theme of Jesus’s preaching. Here is how to preach on it in a way that is both theologically faithful and practically transformative.
How to Preach on the Cross Without Making It Routine
The cross is the center of the Christian faith. Here is how to preach on it in a way that produces genuine encounter rather than familiar routine.
How a Small Church Can Minister to Families in Crisis
Families in crisis are in every small community. Here is how a small church can respond quickly, practically, and with genuine gospel care.