The Rural Church as Community Anchor: What That Actually Means
Context: 46 million Americans live in rural communities, and 60% of rural residents are unchurched or de-churched (Barna Group, 2024; […]
You Cannot Pour From an Empty Cup: Self-Care for Bi-Vocational Pastors
Bi-Vocational Ministry: The Data 47% of evangelical pastors serve bi-vocationally (Lifeway Research, 2025) 70% of bi-vocational pastors report feeling burned
The Pastor Who Loses His Marriage Has Not Saved Anything
Context: The U.S. divorce rate has declined from its 1980 peak but remains significant — approximately 40–50% of first marriages
How Your Small Church Can Pray for the Unreached World
How Your Small Church Can Pray for the Unreached World A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By Brent Lacy How Your Small
How to Use AI for Sermon Prep Without Losing Your Voice
How to Use AI for Sermon Prep Without Losing Your Voice A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By Brent Lacy AI in
How to Reach Your Neighbors When Everyone Already Knows You
How to Reach Your Neighbors When Everyone Already Knows You A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By Brent Lacy Community Engagement How
How to Build Trust as a New Pastor in a Rural Church
Context: 46 million Americans live in rural communities, and 60% of rural residents are unchurched or de-churched (Barna Group, 2024;
How to Recognize and Prevent Volunteer Burnout in a Small Church
How to Recognize and Prevent Volunteer Burnout in a Small Church A MinistryPlace Resource Guide Context: Anxiety disorders affect 40
How to Plan VBS in a Small Church With Limited Volunteers
For practical guidance on creating a welcoming culture, see our church hospitality guide for small churches. How to Plan VBS
Teaching Children to Pray in a Small Church
Teaching Children to Pray in a Small Church A MinistryPlace Resource Guide Context: The median U.S. congregation has 65 people