Service Project Ideas for Youth Groups
# Service Project Ideas for Youth Groups By Brent Lacy Youth Ministry Service Project Ideas for Youth Groups # Service […]
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Your Church Needs an AI Policy. Here’s Why.
Last week, a pastor in rural Ohio told me something that stuck with me. By Brent Lacy AI in the […]
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Rural Church Revitalization: A Realistic Guide for Small Churches
Let’s be honest: most rural churches are declining. Not some. Most. By Brent Lacy Church Leadership Rural Church Revitalization: A […]
Remote and Zoom Interviews for Pastor Search Committees: Best Practices for a Better Process
Remote interviews can help pastor search committees screen candidates well, but only if the process is thoughtful, organized, and respectful. Here are practical best practices for Zoom and remote pastoral interviews.
Legal Interview Questions for Pastor Search Committees: What Churches Can and Cannot Ask
Many pastor search committees want to ask good questions and protect the church, but some common interview questions can create legal problems. Here is a practical guide to what churches can ask, what they should avoid, and why the ministerial exception matters.
Bi-Vocational Ministry Is Not a Compromise
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What to Do When Your Pastor Leaves: A Step-by-Step Guide
Your pastor just left. Maybe it was expected. Maybe it was sudden. Either way, your church is now in a […]
Youth Ministry with 3 Kids and No Budget: A Practical Guide
You are the youth director at a small church. You have 3 students. Your budget is $0. And you are […]
How to Recruit Volunteers When Everyone Is Already Busy (2026)
You have made the announcement three times. You have posted it in the bulletin. You have sent emails. And still, […]
10 Sunday School Lessons for Small Churches (Free Printable) (2026)
A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By Brent Lacy Children’s Ministry 10 Sunday School Lessons for Small Churches (Free Printable) 10 Sunday […]