Church Budget Template for Small Churches: A Simple Framework That Works
Church Budget Template for Small Churches A MinistryPlace Resource Guide Many small churches operate without a formal budget, relying instead […]
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Church LeadershipChurch Operations
Crisis Communication for Churches: What to Do When Everything Goes Wrong
Every church will face a crisis. The question is not if, but when , and whether you will be prepared. […]
Bi-Vocational MinistryChurch Operations
How to Set Pastor Compensation in a Small Church: A Complete Guide
A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By Brent Lacy Pastor compensation is one of the most sensitive topics in small church ministry. […]
Community EngagementEvangelism Training
Rural Church Outreach Ideas for Every Season
For practical guidance on building community partnerships, see our rural church community partnerships guide. A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By Brent […]
Church LeadershipChurch Planting
The Sponsoring Church Model: A Complete Guide for Small Churches
A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By Brent Lacy Most small churches think of church planting as something large, well-resourced churches do. […]
Church LeadershipRural Church Health
How to Assess Your Church’s Health: A Complete Guide for Small Church Leaders
A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By Brent Lacy Most church leaders have a general sense of how their church is doing. […]
Church LeadershipVolunteer Management
Church Volunteer Recruitment and Retention: A Complete Guide for
If your church is planning to honor your pastor, our pastor’s anniversary planning guide has practical ideas for doing it […]
Church LeadershipRural Church Health
Senior Adult Ministry Ideas for Small Churches
Small and rural churches often have a higher percentage of senior members than larger urban churches. This is both a […]
Church LeadershipRural Church Health
How to Welcome New Members to Your Church: A Complete Small Church Guide
For a practical framework, see our guide to writing a church membership covenant that sets clear expectations. A MinistryPlace Resource […]
Church LeadershipRural Church Leadership
Visitation Ministry in the Modern Church: Why It Still Matters and How to Do It
A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By Brent Lacy In an age of texts, emails, and video calls, the personal visit can […]