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 […]
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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 […]
A Weekly Sermon Prep Rhythm for Bi-Vocational Pastors
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How to Plan Your Preaching Calendar as a Bi-Vocational Pastor
For a practical guide to preaching through a book of the Bible, see our expository preaching guide for small church […]
Building a Ministry System That Works When Time Is Short
A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By Brent Lacy Bi-Vocational Ministry Building a Ministry System That Works When Time Is Short The […]
Bi-Vocational Ministry Is Not a Compromise
A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By Brent Lacy Stop Apologizing for Your Calling There is a quiet shame that many bi-vocational […]
Teaching Bible Lessons: A Practical Guide for Children Ministry V
For guidance on choosing the right curriculum for your context, see our children’s ministry curriculum guide for small churches. For […]
Classroom Management Guide for Children Ministry Volunteers (2026
For practical guidance on training and keeping your team, see our children’s ministry volunteer training guide. A MinistryPlace Resource Guide […]
Volunteer Recruitment Process for Small Churches
If your church is planning to honor your pastor, our pastor’s anniversary planning guide has practical ideas for doing it […]