The Relational Evangelism Advantage in Small Towns (2026)
Context: 46 million Americans live in rural communities, and 60% of rural residents are unchurched or de-churched (Barna Group, 2024; […]
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What Happens When a Small Church Adopts a Missionary
A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By Brent Lacy What Happens When a Small Church Adopts a Missionary When your church knows […]
Your Small Church Is Not Too Small for Missions
A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By Brent Lacy Your Small Church Is Not Too Small for Missions “We are too small […]
How to Use Social Media for Youth Evangelism Without Losing Your
Context: The median U.S. congregation has 65 people in weekly attendance, and 70% of all congregations have 100 or fewer […]
Teaching Teenagers That Evangelism Is Just Obedience
Most teenagers who do not share their faith are not rebellious. They are scared. By Brent Lacy Teaching Teenagers That […]
Leadership & EnduranceRural Church Leadership
Decision-Making in Small Churches: A Leadership Guide
A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By Brent Lacy Leadership & Endurance Decision-Making in Small Churches: A Leadership Guide Church Leadership Decision-Making […]
Leadership & EnduranceRural Church Leadership
The Longevity Problem: Why Most Pastors Do Not Last — and What You Can Do About It
A MinistryPlace Resource Guide If your church is planning to honor your pastor, our pastor’s anniversary planning guide has practical […]
Community EngagementRural Church Leadership
10 Ways Your Rural Church Can Engage Its Community
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The Small Church Funeral: How to Lead Memorial Services With Limited Resources
A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By Brent Lacy The Small Church Funeral: How to Lead Memorial Services With Limited Resources In […]
How to Preach Through the Old Testament in a Small Church
A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By Brent Lacy How to Preach Through the Old Testament in a Small Church Many small […]