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In-Laws and Extended Family: A Pastoral Guide for Married Couples
Leaving and cleaving is harder than it sounds. Here is a practical guide to navigating in-laws and extended family with grace.
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Church LeadershipYouth Ministry
How to Recruit and Keep Youth Ministry Volunteers in a Small Church
Small churches rarely have a youth-ministry staffing problem alone. They have a clarity problem: people do not know what is […]
Church LeadershipYouth Ministry
Small Church Youth Ministry: A Practical Guide for 3–15 Students
A practical guide to youth ministry in small churches with 3-15 students. Volunteer-led, no budget, mixed ages. What actually works when you don't have a youth pastor or a youth room.
Rural Church LeadershipYouth Ministry
How Local Employment Changes Shape Small-Church Ministry
What Happens When the Major Employer Closes The Newport Chemical Depot offers a useful example of how a major employment […]
How to Have a Spiritual Conversation Without Forcing It
A spiritual conversation is not a trap you set for someone. It is a chance to listen carefully, speak truthfully […]
Rural Church HealthYouth Ministry
How to Do a Youth Retreat with No Budget: A Small Church Guide
By Brent Lacy Students remember retreats for decades. They do not remember individual Wednesday nights. The annual retreat is where […]
Bi-Vocational MinistryYouth Ministry
When Youth Camp Costs Too Much: A Rural Church Decision Guide
A practical way for small and rural churches to count the real cost of camp or a student conference, make an accessible decision, and build meaningful alternatives when a major trip is out of reach.
Bi-Vocational MinistryYouth Ministry
How Volunteer Youth Ministry Teams Work
How small churches can build safe, supported volunteer youth ministry teams that connect parents, pastors, and students.
Bi-Vocational MinistryYouth Ministry
Where Did the Youth Pastors Go?
Why youth ministry staffing changed in small and rural churches, and how a supported volunteer team can care well for students.
Rural Church LeadershipYouth Ministry
The Church Carousel and Teenage Belonging: Helping Small Churches Keep Youth Connected
Why Families Leave Small Churches: The Teen Belonging Factor The Real Reason Behind Church Hopping Families don't leave small churches […]