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Rural Church LeadershipYouth Ministry
Why Families Leave Small Churches: The Teen Belonging Factor The Real Reason Behind Church Hopping Families don't leave small churches […]
How deacons and church leaders can use AI to support pastoral care, member follow-up, benevolence ministry, and administrative responsibilities in small churches.
By Brent Lacy The difference between a discussion question that works and one that does not is specificity. “What do […]
Church LeadershipMarriage & Family
Money is one of the top causes of conflict in marriage. But it does not have to be. A biblical guide to managing finances as a couple.
Many believers want to talk with others about Jesus, but they are not sure where to begin. They may know […]
By Brent Lacy In a small church, the parents of your students are not just the people who drop off […]
Rural Church LeadershipYouth Ministry
When Young Adults Leave, See It as Sending, Not Losing When a young adult from your small rural church leaves […]
How small church pastors can use AI to communicate about stewardship in a way that is pastoral and biblical, not transactional. Practical prompts, workflows, and ethical guidelines.
I I am currently the pastor of a church in Newport News Virginia, called The Potter's House Outreach Center. I've been the pastor here now a little over 10 years... The ministry was started by my moth
By Brent Lacy You are 35 years old and you have been asked to lead the youth group. Or you […]