Effective Volunteer Management in the Small Church: Practical Strategies for Engagement and Retention
Discover practical strategies for building a thriving volunteer team in your small church, from recruitment to retention. By Brent Lacy
Imago Dei and Artificial Intelligence: What the Image of God Means for How Your Church Uses AI
By Brent Lacy A bi-vocational pastor in rural Tennessee described a moment that stopped him cold. He had used an
How to Run a Capital Campaign in a Small Church
By Brent Lacy A capital campaign is a focused, time-limited effort to raise funds for a specific project , a
Small Church Social Media Strategy: What to Post When You Have No Budget and No Staff
By Brent Lacy Most social media advice for churches is written for churches with a communications director, a graphic designer,
When and How to Hire Your First Staff Member as a Small Church
By Brent Lacy Most small churches hire their first staff member too late, for the wrong position, or without a
Online Giving for Small Churches: What to Use and How to Set It Up
By Brent Lacy Online giving is no longer optional for small churches. Giving USA research consistently shows that churches offering
Pastor Self-Care: A Practical Guide for Small Church Leaders Who Have No Margin
By Brent Lacy The statistics on pastoral burnout are not encouraging. Barna Group research from 2022 found that 42 percent
How to Build a Church Membership Process for a Small Church
By Brent Lacy Many small churches have no formal membership process. People start attending, they keep attending, and at some
Expository Preaching for Small Church Pastors: A Practical Guide
By Brent Lacy Expository preaching , preaching that takes its content, structure, and application from the biblical text itself ,
Small Church Outreach Ideas That Actually Work in a Small Town
By Brent Lacy The outreach strategies that work for large suburban churches , polished events, professional marketing, elaborate programming ,