How to Handle a Church Member Who Wants to Leave
By Brent Lacy It is one of the harder conversations in pastoral ministry. A church member tells you they are […]
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How to Write a Church Mission Statement That Actually Means Something
By Brent Lacy Most church mission statements are written once, framed, hung on a wall, and never thought about again. […]
Church LeadershipCommunity Engagement
What to Say When Someone Asks Why They Should Come to Your Church
By Brent Lacy Someone at work mentions they have been thinking about going back to church. A neighbor asks what […]
Effective Volunteer Management in Small Churches: Keeping Your Best Servants Engaged
By Brent Lacy Introduction Volunteers are the lifeblood of any church, especially small churches where every servant wears multiple hats. […]
Community EngagementSermons and Teaching
How to Preach on Discipleship in a Small Church
Discipleship is the central calling of the Christian life. Here is how to preach on it in a way that is both honest about the cost and genuinely hopeful about the transformation.
How to Preach on the Kingdom of God in a Small Church
The Kingdom of God is the central theme of Jesus's preaching. Here is how to preach on it in a way that is both theologically faithful and practically transformative.
How to Preach on the Cross Without Making It Routine
The cross is the center of the Christian faith. Here is how to preach on it in a way that produces genuine encounter rather than familiar routine.
Church LeadershipChurch Operations
How a Small Church Can Minister to Families in Crisis
Families in crisis are in every small community. Here is how a small church can respond quickly, practically, and with genuine gospel care.
How to Preach on the Resurrection Every Year Without Repeating Yourself
The resurrection is the center of the Christian faith. Here is how to preach on it every year in a way that is fresh, faithful, and genuinely transformative.
How to Preach on Marriage in a Small Church Without Alienating Singles or Struggling Couples
Preaching on marriage well requires awareness of everyone in the room. Here is how to preach on it faithfully without making it feel like a lecture to people who are already struggling.