Opening the Church Building to the Community: A Hospitable Facility-Use Plan
Opening the Church Building to the Community: A Hospitable Facility-Use Plan A practical way to welcome neighbors into your building
Church Operations
Church Leadership
When Grief Enters the Church: A Practical Pastoral Care Plan
A practical, compassionate plan for small churches to support grieving people beyond the funeral, with a sustainable follow-up rhythm and clear referral boundaries.
Church Operations
Church Benevolence Funds: A Fair, Pastoral Process for Small Churches
A practical benevolence policy helps small churches respond to hardship with compassion, fair decisions, clear financial controls, and respect for privacy.
Missions
Disaster Response Is Local: A Small Church Guide to Preparing Before the Call Comes
Disaster Response Is Local: A Small Church Guide to Preparing Before the Call Comes When a storm or other emergency
Sermons and Teaching
Planning Communion in a Small Church: A Service That Centers the Table
By Brent Lacy | Worship and Liturgy Communion can be one of the most meaningful moments in a church service.
Church Leadership
How to Lead a Church Board Meeting That Builds Trust
How to Lead a Church Board Meeting That Builds Trust A practical agenda for moving from scattered updates to prayerful,
Church Leadership
A 90-Day New Member Care Plan for Small Churches
A new member shakes hands after worship, signs a card, and hears, “We are glad you are here.” Then the
Church Operations
A Small Church Cybersecurity Plan: Protecting Records, Giving, and Trust
A Small Church Cybersecurity Plan: Protecting Records, Giving, and Trust A practical, people-sized plan for protecting church accounts, donor and
Church Leadership
A Church Conflict Resolution Guide: Address Disagreement Before It Divides Your Congregation
A Church Conflict Resolution Guide: Address Disagreement Before It Divides Your Congregation A practical, pastoral process for listening well, naming
Church Operations
Church Cash Reserves: A Wise, Practical Policy for Small Churches
Church Cash Reserves: A Wise, Practical Policy for Small Churches A clear reserve plan is not a lack of faith.