Books by Brent Lacy
Ministry books, children’s books, and leadership resources. Available on Amazon.
Brent Lacy has been in ministry since 1998 and in technology leadership since 1997. He is the founder of MinistryPlace.net, the Rural Think Tank, and RewiredMSP. His books cover rural church ministry, church revitalization, children’s gospel resources, and technology leadership.
Ministry Books
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This is NOT DiY: Renovating the Local Congregation
A practical guide to church revitalization for small congregations. Written for pastors navigating decline, plateau, or transition. Also available in a Small Group Edition for leadership teams and elder boards.
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Rural Youth Ministry: Expanded Second Edition
The definitive field guide for youth workers serving students in small towns and rural communities. Covers building a faithful ministry with 3-15 students, working with volunteers, understanding rural teen culture, and partnering with parents and schools.
Children’s Books
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Tree Rat and the Chautauqua
A funny, story-shaped way to share the Rescue Gospel with elementary children. Timmy the cat tells Teddy about Tree Rat the squirrel and a bit of real Rockville, Indiana history — and the Chautauqua becomes a doorway to the four movements of the gospel: Created, Broken, Rescued, Respond.
About the Author
Brent Lacy has been in ministry since 1998 and in technology leadership since 1997. He serves as Strategic Advisory Manager at Core Managed IT Services and is the founder of MinistryPlace.net (640+ free resources for small and rural churches), the Rural Think Tank Podcast, and RewiredMSP.
His ministry writing is built from real experience in small rural churches across Indiana — not from theory. His conviction is that small churches deserve serious resources, and that the people serving in them deserve practical help that actually works at their scale.
Visit brentlacy.com for the full list of books and speaking information.
Free Resources at MinistryPlace
- Rescue Gospel Framework — free evangelism tool for small churches
- 643 Free Sunday School Lessons — full Bible, all age groups
- Small Church Revitalization Guide — free overview
- Free Youth Pastor Resources — curriculum, games, devotions