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Imago Dei and Artificial Intelligence: What the Image of God Means for How Your Church Uses AI
By Brent Lacy A bi-vocational pastor in rural Tennessee described a moment that stopped him cold. He had used an […]
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How to Run a Capital Campaign in a Small Church
By Brent Lacy A capital campaign is a focused, time-limited effort to raise funds for a specific project , a […]
Small Church Social Media Strategy: What to Post When You Have No Budget and No Staff
By Brent Lacy Most social media advice for churches is written for churches with a communications director, a graphic designer, […]
When and How to Hire Your First Staff Member as a Small Church
By Brent Lacy Most small churches hire their first staff member too late, for the wrong position, or without a […]
Online Giving for Small Churches: What to Use and How to Set It Up
By Brent Lacy Online giving is no longer optional for small churches. Giving USA research consistently shows that churches offering […]
Pastor Self-Care: A Practical Guide for Small Church Leaders Who Have No Margin
By Brent Lacy The statistics on pastoral burnout are not encouraging. Barna Group research from 2022 found that 42 percent […]
How to Build a Church Membership Process for a Small Church
By Brent Lacy Many small churches have no formal membership process. People start attending, they keep attending, and at some […]
Expository Preaching for Small Church Pastors: A Practical Guide
By Brent Lacy Expository preaching , preaching that takes its content, structure, and application from the biblical text itself , […]
Small Church Outreach Ideas That Actually Work in a Small Town
By Brent Lacy The outreach strategies that work for large suburban churches , polished events, professional marketing, elaborate programming , […]
Pastor Search Committee Checklist: A Step-by-Step Guide for Small Churches
By Brent Lacy Most small church search committees are made up of faithful volunteers who have never done this before. […]