AI for Small Church Outreach: Practical Tools for Community Engagement (2026)
How small churches can use AI to improve community outreach, event promotion, social media, and evangelism without a communications staff or marketing budget.
AI and the Rural Church Digital Divide: Why Access Matters and What Small Churches Can Do
By Brent Lacy The conversation about AI in ministry tends to assume a certain baseline: reliable broadband, a budget for
AI Workshop for Church Leaders: A One-Hour Curriculum for Your Next Board Meeting
A complete, ready-to-run one-hour AI workshop for church boards and leadership teams. Facilitator guide, discussion questions, decisions framework, and next steps. No tech background required.
Introducing the MinistryPlace Small Group Bible Study Series
By Brent Lacy Small group Bible study is one of the most effective discipleship tools a small church has. Not
How to Choose the Right Small Group Bible Study for Your Age Group
By Brent Lacy The MinistryPlace Small Group Bible Study Series is available in three age group editions for each book:
Raising Digitally Wise Kids: A Small Church Family Ministry Guide to AI
A theological and practical guide for small churches helping families raise digitally wise kids in the age of AI. Based on 2026 research and grounded in Scripture.
AI and the Teenagers in Your Church: What Church Leaders Need to Know
New research shows 86% of teenagers use AI, with 37% using it for emotional support. What church leaders need to know about the pastoral implications and how to support families navigating this.
How to Talk to Your Kids About AI: A Parent’s Conversation Guide
Age-specific conversation starters and questions for parents talking to their kids about AI. Based on 2026 research showing 86% of kids use AI, including 37% who use it for emotional support.
Youth Ministry AI Guidelines: A Practical Framework for Small Churches
A practical framework for small church youth ministries navigating AI. What to allow, what to address, how to talk about it with students and parents, and how to build a culture of wisdom rather than fear.
Your Kid Is Already Using AI: What Every Parent Needs to Know
New research shows 86% of kids age 9-17 use AI, including 81% of 9-12 year olds. 37% have used AI to discuss their feelings. Here is what parents need to know and what to do about it.