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What Nobody Tells the Pastor’s Spouse Before the Move
By Brent Lacy The pastor gets a call. The search committee is enthusiastic. The congregation is ready. The pastor is […]
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Church LeadershipChurch Operations
How to Lead a Small Church Through a Pastor’s Health Crisis
A pastor's health crisis is one of the most disorienting things a small church can face. Here is how to handle it well for the pastor, the family, and the congregation.
AI in the ChurchChurch Leadership
How to Use AI in Ministry: A Practical Guide for Pastors (2026)
AI tools can save a bi-vocational pastor significant time. Here is how to use them well without letting them replace the things that only you can provide.
Church LeadershipChurch Operations
How to Start and Sustain a Women’s Bible Study in a Small Church
A women's Bible study is one of the most effective discipleship tools available to a small church. Here is how to start one that lasts.
Church LeadershipChurch Operations
How to Handle a Church Split: A Guide for Small Church Leaders
A church split is one of the most painful things a small church can experience. Here is how to handle it with grace, honesty, and genuine care for everyone involved.
Church LeadershipCommunity Engagement
How to Minister to Farmers During Planting and Harvest Season
Planting and harvest are the most demanding seasons in a farmer's year. Here is how a rural church pastor can minister well during those seasons without adding to the burden.
How to Start a Men’s Discipleship Group in a Small Church
Men's ministry in a small church does not need a program. It needs a group of men who are willing to be honest with each other. Here is how to build one.
How to Preach on Money Without Alienating Your Congregation
Preaching on money is one of the most avoided topics in small church ministry. Here is how to do it faithfully, regularly, and without making people feel like they are being asked for something.
Church LeadershipCommunity Engagement
How to Build a Missions Culture in a Small Church Without a Missions Budget
A small church does not need a large missions budget to have a genuine missions culture. Here is how to build one that is sustainable, specific, and genuinely connected to the global church.
How to Preach the Old Testament to a Small Church Congregation
Most small church pastors avoid the Old Testament. Here is how to preach it faithfully, connect it to the gospel, and help your congregation discover what they have been missing.