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Fresh guidance for small and rural church leaders—clear enough to use this week.
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Rural Church HealthYouth Ministry
A practical rural youth-ministry plan for creating safe, consistent community when teenagers have few local activities, with a one-month starting plan.
A practical, compassionate plan for small churches to support grieving people beyond the funeral, with a sustainable follow-up rhythm and clear referral boundaries.
Church LeadershipMarriage & Family
A complete 40-minute Bible study on dating and sexual integrity for small church youth groups, with Scripture, ready-to-use scenarios, gospel clarity, and safeguarding guidance.
A practical benevolence policy helps small churches respond to hardship with compassion, fair decisions, clear financial controls, and respect for privacy.
Church LeadershipYouth Ministry
What Gen Alpha research suggests for small-church youth leaders, with practical ways to listen, build trust, and respond wisely to digital and emotional pressures.
Disaster Response Is Local: A Small Church Guide to Preparing Before the Call Comes When a storm or other emergency […]
AI in the ChurchChurch Leadership
A practical guide to using AI for small-group curriculum drafts, with review prompts, privacy guardrails, and a checklist for small-church leaders.
By Brent Lacy | Worship and Liturgy Communion can be one of the most meaningful moments in a church service. […]
A practical Christian parent guide to teenagers’ friendships across faith differences: welcome friends, talk about beliefs with respect, set consistent boundaries, and respond to real safety concerns.
How to Lead a Church Board Meeting That Builds Trust A practical agenda for moving from scattered updates to prayerful, […]