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 […]
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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. […]
How to Grow a Small Church: What Actually Works (And What Doesn’t)
By Brent Lacy Most church growth advice is written for churches with a communications director, a worship team, a children’s […]
When Marriage Ends: What the Bible Actually Says
By Brent Lacy Divorce is one of the most painful experiences a person can go through. When a marriage ends, […]
AI and Job Loss: Pastoral Care for Displaced Workers in Your Congregation
<p>AI and Job Loss: Pastoral Care for Displaced Workers in Your Congregation AI-driven job displacement is showing up in small […]</p>