AI in the ChurchChildren's Ministry
AI and Discipleship in the Small Church: What Artificial Intelligence Can and Cannot Do for Spiritual Formation
By Brent Lacy A pastor in a small church in rural Georgia has been meeting with the same man for […]
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AI in the ChurchYouth Ministry
AI for Small Church Youth Ministry: A Practical Guide
How small church youth pastors and volunteers can use AI to save time on discussion guides, event planning, parent communications, and volunteer coordination.
Church LeadershipMarriage & Family
Walking Through the Valley: Grief and the Hope We Have
Grief is the price we pay for love. The Bible does not minimize grief. But it gives us deep, resurrection hope. A pastoral guide for grieving families and the churches that walk with them.
Bi-Vocational MinistryChurch Operations
Bi-Vocational Pastor: What to Ask Your CPA (2026 Edition)
A practitioner checklist for your annual CPA meeting. What to bring, what to ask, and what to document so nothing falls through the cracks. Covers housing allowance, SE tax, accountable plans, retirement, and 12 priority questions. Updated for 2025.
Rural Church Ministry: Strategies for Vibrant and Sustainable Ministry
Practical approaches for thriving in rural contexts By Brent Lacy Understanding the Rural Ministry Context Rural churches operate in unique […]
AI in the ChurchChurch Leadership
AI and Data Privacy in the Small Church: What Happens to Your Members’ Information When You Use AI Tools
By Brent Lacy A pastor sits down to prepare a response to a difficult situation in his congregation. He types […]
Church LeadershipYouth Ministry
Youth Ministry Annual Planning Guide for Small Churches
Plan a full year of small church youth ministry. Monthly themes, event calendar, budget tips, and how to build a sustainable rhythm with 3-15 students and a volunteer leader.
Church LeadershipYouth Ministry
Free Youth Group Curriculum for Small Churches: What Actually Works
The best free youth group curriculum for small churches. What to look for, what to avoid, and a complete list of free options that actually work for groups of 3-15 students.
Church LeadershipYouth Ministry
Youth Group Ideas for Small Churches: 40 Things to Do With 3-15 Students
40 youth group ideas that work for small churches with 3-15 students. Activities, events, service projects, and discipleship ideas organized by category and budget.
Church LeadershipYouth Ministry
Youth Group Object Lessons: 20 Ideas That Make Abstract Faith Concrete
20 object lessons for youth groups. Each uses an everyday object to make an abstract biblical truth concrete and memorable. Includes the object, lesson, Scripture, and application.