The Volunteer Youth Leader’s Survival Guide: Everything You Need Before Wednesday Night
By Brent Lacy You did not plan to be the youth leader. You said yes at a church meeting when […]
AI and Copyright: What Every Church Needs to Know
A practical guide to copyright law and AI for small churches. Who owns AI-generated content, when you need permission to use copyrighted material with AI, and what your church policy should say about it.
Developing Future Leaders: A Mentorship Guide for Church Leaders
By Brent Lacy Every church faces the challenge of developing future leaders. Whether your congregation is large or small, urban
AI and Congregational Trust: What to Tell Your Church About How You Use Artificial Intelligence
By Brent Lacy Trust is the currency of small church ministry. It takes years to build and can be damaged
AI Literacy for Pastors: A Self-Guided Learning Path
A practical 4-week self-guided AI learning path for pastors. No jargon, no seminary required. Build real fluency with tools your ministry can use starting this week.
How to Appreciate Church Volunteers Without Burning Them Out
By Brent Lacy Small churches run on volunteers. The children’s ministry teacher who shows up every Sunday. The sound technician
How to Handle a Difficult Church Member: A Pastoral Guide
By Brent Lacy Every small church has at least one. The person who dominates every meeting. The person who complains
How to Start a Small Group in a Small Church: A Step-by-Step Guide
By Brent Lacy Small groups are the engine of discipleship in a small church. Sunday morning worship forms the congregation.
How to Grow a Small Church Without Gimmicks
By Brent Lacy Most church growth advice is written for churches that already have momentum. It assumes a marketing budget,
How to Write a Church Mission Statement That Actually Guides Decisions
By Brent Lacy Most small churches have a mission statement. Most of those mission statements are displayed on a wall,