How to Recognize and Prevent Volunteer Burnout in a Small Church (2026)
A MinistryPlace Resource Guide Context: Anxiety disorders affect 40 million adults in the United States , 18% of the population […]
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How to Plan VBS in a Small Church With Limited Volunteers (2026)
For practical guidance on creating a welcoming culture, see our church hospitality guide for small churches. A MinistryPlace Resource Guide […]
Teaching Children to Pray in a Small Church (2026)
A MinistryPlace Resource Guide Context: The median U.S. congregation has 65 people in weekly attendance, and 70% of all congregations […]
Local Missions Is Not a Lesser Form of Missions
A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By Brent Lacy Missions Local Missions Is Not a Lesser Form of Missions There is a […]
The Difference Between Supporting Missions and Knowing a Missionary
A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By Brent Lacy The Difference Between Supporting Missions and Knowing a Missionary There is a difference […]
Your Small Church Has a Missions Legacy Worth Building
A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By Brent Lacy Your Small Church Has a Missions Legacy Worth Building Small churches have a […]
How to Talk About Jesus Without Being Weird (2026)
A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By Brent Lacy How to Talk About Jesus Without Being Weird Let’s be honest. Most Christians […]
What to Do When Your Friend Says No (2026)
By the Numbers 65 , median weekly attendance of a U.S. congregation (National Congregations Study, 2025) 70% of U.S. congregations […]
The School Is Your Mission Field (2026)
A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By Brent Lacy Youth Ministry The School Is Your Mission Field Quick Answer The school is […]
How to Build a Missions Culture in Your Small Church
A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By Brent Lacy How to Build a Missions Culture in Your Small Church Missions is often […]