Church Conflict Resolution: A Practical Guide for Pastors and Church Leaders
For a step-by-step guide to handling a pastoral resignation, see our pastoral resignation guide for small church leaders. Before committing
How to Recruit Church Volunteers: A Step-by-Step Guide for Pastors and Ministry Leaders (2026)
If your church is planning to honor your pastor, our pastor’s anniversary planning guide has practical ideas for doing it
Childrens Ministry Safety Protocols: A Complete Guide for Churches (2026)
A complete guide to children’s ministry safety protocols: background checks, the two-adult rule, check-in systems, volunteer training, and building a culture of safety in your church.
How Churches Can Respond to AI Bias: A Practical Framework
For a realistic social media strategy your church can actually sustain, see our small church social media guide. For practical
The AI Bias Problem: What Churches Need to Confront
New research confirms what many Christians have suspected: major AI models carry measurable bias against religious belief. Here is what
Annual Church Planning Guide for Small Churches: A Complete Framework
A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By Brent Lacy Most small churches don’t plan , they react. The sermon series is chosen
Church Merger vs. Church Plant: Which Is Right for Your Church?
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Using Social Media for Rural Church Outreach: A Practical Guide
A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By Brent Lacy Most rural churches know they should be on social media. Far fewer know
Annual Church Planning Guide for Small Churches
For practical guidance on building community partnerships, see our rural church community partnerships guide. For practical help choosing songs that
The Bi-Vocational Pastor’s Guide to Work-Life Balance
A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By Brent Lacy The bi-vocational pastor’s life is a constant negotiation between competing demands. Your employer