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The HR Mistakes Small Churches Make When Hiring a Pastor
A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By Brent Lacy The HR Mistakes Small Churches Make When Hiring a Pastor Hiring a pastor […]
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What to Do When You Want to Quit the Ministry
A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By Brent Lacy What to Do When You Want to Quit the Ministry There comes a […]
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Why Pastoral Longevity Is the Most Underrated Ministry Strategy
For a full set of practical tools, see our guide to evangelism tools that actually work for small churches. A […]
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The Rural Church as Community Anchor: What That Actually Means
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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
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How Your Small Church Can Pray for the Unreached World
A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By Brent Lacy How Your Small Church Can Pray for the Unreached World There are approximately […]
AI in the ChurchBi-Vocational Ministry
How to Use AI for Sermon Prep Without Losing Your Voice (2026)
A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By Brent Lacy AI in the Church How to Use AI for Sermon Prep Without Losing […]
Community EngagementRural Church Health
How to Reach Your Neighbors When Everyone Already Knows You
A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By Brent Lacy Community Engagement How to Reach Your Neighbors When Everyone Already Knows You In […]
How to Build Trust as a New Pastor in a Rural Church
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