Rural Church Outreach: What Actually Works in Small Towns
For practical guidance on building community partnerships, see our rural church community partnerships guide. For practical guidance on building a […]
Mixed-Age Sunday School: How to Teach Kids of All Ages in One Room (2026)
A practical guide for small churches where Sunday school means whoever shows up. By Brent Lacy In a large church,
Deacon Training 101: What Every New Deacon Needs to Know
If your church is planning to honor your pastor, our pastor’s anniversary planning guide has practical ideas for doing it
Free VBS Curriculum for Small Churches: How to Run Vacation Bible
Free VBS Curriculum for Small Churches How to run Vacation Bible School with limited volunteers and a tight budget. By
How to Recruit Volunteers When Everyone Is Already Busy
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What to Pay a Bi-Vocational Pastor: Compensation Guide 2026
A practical framework for church boards setting fair compensation without the awkwardness. By Brent Lacy This is one of the
How to Write Church Bylaws: A Step-by-Step Guide for Small Churches
If your church is planning to honor your pastor, our pastor’s anniversary planning guide has practical ideas for doing it
The Rescue Gospel Framework: How to Present the Gospel to Children Without Pressure or False Assurance
Most gospel presentations for children either pressure kids into a decision or leave them with false assurance. The Rescue Gospel Framework is a five-step approach built around the rescue metaphor, with diagnostic questions that reveal genuine understanding rather than a scripted prayer.
Rescue VBS: A Complete VBS Curriculum Built for Small Churches (2
Rescue VBS is a complete 5-day VBS curriculum that runs with two volunteers, a tight budget, and no special equipment. Five real rescue stories. Five Bible stories. One gospel. Now available in English and Spanish.
Raising Kids Who Love Jesus: A Parents Guide (2026)
Youth and Children’s Ministry: The Data 85% of adults who follow Jesus made that decision before age 18 (Barna Group,