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How to Do Hospital Visitation Well as a Small Church Pastor
Hospital visitation is one of the most important and most poorly executed aspects of small church pastoral care. Here is how to do it well.
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How to Preach on Race and Justice in a Small Church
Race and justice are topics the Bible addresses directly. Here is how to preach on them faithfully in a small church without making it a political statement or avoiding it entirely.
Church LeadershipChurch Operations
How to Build a Deacon Ministry That Actually Serves the Congregation
Most small church deacon ministries are either nonexistent or ceremonial. Here is how to build one that actually serves the congregation and frees the pastor for the ministry of the Word.
How to Preach on Suffering Without Offering Easy Answers
Suffering is the topic your congregation most needs to hear about and the one most pastors handle worst. Here is how to preach on it honestly.
Church LeadershipChurch Operations
What Small Churches Get Wrong About Staffing (And What to Do Instead)
By Brent Lacy The small church staffing problem is not what most people think it is. The common diagnosis is […]
Bi-Vocational MinistryPastor Search & Transition
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 […]
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.