How to Build a Budget for a Small Church (And Why It Matters)
A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By Brent Lacy How to Build a Budget for a Small Church (And Why It Matters) […]
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The Surprising Strengths of the Rural Church (And How to Build on Them)
A MinistryPlace Resource Guide Rural Church: The Data 46 million Americans live in rural communities (U.S. Census Bureau, 2020) 60% […]
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Church Revitalization in a Small Church: What It Actually Takes
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Called to Small Church Ministry? What You Need to Know Before You Apply
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Finding the Right Ministry Position in a Small Church: How the MinistryPlace Job Board Works
A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By Brent Lacy Pastor Search & Transition Finding the Right Ministry Position in a Small Church: […]
How to Train Childrens Ministry Volunteers in a Small Church (Without a Full-Time Staff) (2026)
For guidance on choosing the right curriculum for your context, see our children’s ministry curriculum guide for small churches. A […]
Church AI Policy for Small Churches: What to Include + Free Template
A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By Brent Lacy Why Small Churches Need an AI Policy You might think an AI policy […]
How to Run a Pastor Search in a Small Church: What Every Committee Needs to Know
A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By Brent Lacy Pastor Search & Transition How to Run a Pastor Search in a Small […]
Sunday School Curriculum for Small Churches: What to Look For and Where to Find It (2026)
A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By Brent Lacy How to Find Curriculum That Actually Works When You Have 4 Kids and […]
When You Are Behind on Sermon Prep: A Guide for Bi-Vocational Pastors
A MinistryPlace Resource Guide Bi-Vocational Ministry: The Data 47% of evangelical pastors serve bi-vocationally (Lifeway Research, 2025) 70% of bi-vocational […]