The Bi-Vocational Pastor’s Survival Guide: How to Work Two Jobs Without Losing Your Mind
Survival guide for bi-vocational pastors: how to work a day job and serve a church without burning out. Boundaries, sermon prep systems, and family protection.
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How to Recruit Volunteers in a Small Church When Everyone Is Already Exhausted (2026)
How to recruit volunteers in a small church when everyone is tired. Practical strategies that actually work when you cannot burn out your best people.
How to Create a Church Budget When You Have Almost No Money
How to create a church budget when money is tight. Step-by-step guide with free templates, calculator tools, and stewardship strategies.
7 Signs Your Church Needs to Start a Pastor Search (And How to Begin)
Is your church ready to search for a new pastor? Here are 7 signs it is time to start, and a step-by-step guide to beginning the process.
Bi-Vocational MinistryPastor Search & Transition
How to Find and Apply for Ministry Positions: A Guide for Candidates
Step-by-step guide for ministry candidates looking for their next church. Learn how to browse MinistryPlace Jobs effectively, write a cover letter that lands interviews, and evaluate whether a small or rural church is the right fit for your calling.
Pastor Search & TransitionRural Church Health
How to Post a Ministry Position on MinistryPlace Jobs: A Guide for Churches
Step-by-step guide for churches to post a free ministry job listing on MinistryPlace Jobs. Learn the difference between Standard, Featured, and Premium listings, and how to write a posting that attracts the right candidate for your small or rural church.
AI Governance and the Church: What Every Small Church Needs to Know in 2026
AI isn't just a technology question anymore. It's an HR, legal, and theological question. New state laws, federal crackdowns, and a landmark class-action lawsuit mean churches can't afford to ignore AI governance , even small ones.
The Exodus: What the Numbers Are Really Telling Us About American Church Decline
The gap between membership rolls and actual attendance reveals a crisis across Protestant denominations. 7.8 million missing from SBC rolls. Half the UMC gone. The ELCA cut in half. This is not just decline. This may be Exodus.
Reviving the Midweek Prayer Meeting in a Small Church
A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By Brent Lacy Church Leadership Reviving the Midweek Prayer Meeting in a Small Church The midweek […]
Church LeadershipRural Church Health
How Small Churches Can Support People in Recovery
Becoming a place of hope, honesty, and lasting community for those fighting addiction By Brent Lacy Addiction does not skip […]