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Church LeadershipRural Church Health
A practical, non-denominational guide to revitalizing a declining small church. What actually works in years 1, 2, and 3. Honest about the timeline, the resistance, and the cost.
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Church LeadershipYouth Ministry
Youth volunteers are not therapists, counselors, investigators, or a replacement for emergency services. They are often trusted adults who can […]
Church LeadershipMarriage & Family
Leaving and cleaving is harder than it sounds. Here is a practical guide to navigating in-laws and extended family with grace.
Church LeadershipYouth Ministry
Small churches rarely have a youth-ministry staffing problem alone. They have a clarity problem: people do not know what is […]
Church LeadershipYouth Ministry
A practical guide to youth ministry in small churches with 3-15 students. Volunteer-led, no budget, mixed ages. What actually works when you don't have a youth pastor or a youth room.
Rural Church LeadershipYouth Ministry
What Happens When the Major Employer Closes The Newport Chemical Depot offers a useful example of how a major employment […]
A spiritual conversation is not a trap you set for someone. It is a chance to listen carefully, speak truthfully […]
Rural Church HealthYouth Ministry
By Brent Lacy Students remember retreats for decades. They do not remember individual Wednesday nights. The annual retreat is where […]
Bi-Vocational MinistryYouth Ministry
A practical way for small and rural churches to count the real cost of camp or a student conference, make an accessible decision, and build meaningful alternatives when a major trip is out of reach.
Bi-Vocational MinistryYouth Ministry
How small churches can build safe, supported volunteer youth ministry teams that connect parents, pastors, and students.