Bi-Vocational MinistryRural Church Leadership
The Bi-Vocational Pastor’s Guide to Work-Life Balance
A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By Brent Lacy The bi-vocational pastor’s life is a constant negotiation between competing demands. Your employer […]
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Rural Church HealthRural Church Leadership
Why Rural Churches Are Thriving (And How Yours Can Too)
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Church LeadershipRural Church Health
Small Church Growth Strategies for Rural Areas: What Actually Works
A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By Brent Lacy Small church growth is one of the most discussed and least understood topics […]
Church LeadershipVolunteer Management
How to Train Church Volunteers: A Practical Guide for Small Churches (2026)
If your church is planning to honor your pastor, our pastor’s anniversary planning guide has practical ideas for doing it […]
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 […]
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
How to set fair pastor compensation in a small church: housing allowance, salary benchmarks, benefits, and a step-by-step process for the board.
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. […]