How to Set Pastor Compensation in a Small Church: A Complete Guide
How to Set Pastor Compensation in a Small Church: A Complete Guide A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By Brent Lacy Pastor […]
Bi-Vocational Ministry
Bi-vocational ministry. Resources for pastors who serve in ministry while working a secular job. Time management, sustainability, and finding calling in dual roles.
The Bi-Vocational Pastor’s Survival Guide: Thriving When Ministry Is Your Second Job
For practical help choosing songs that fit your congregation, see our worship song selection guide for small churches. The Bi-Vocational
The Bi-Vocational Pastor’s Survival Guide: How to Work Two Jobs Without Losing Your Mind
Survival guide for bi-vocational pastors: how to work a day job and serve a church without burning out. Boundaries, sermon prep systems, and family protection.
How to Find and Apply for Ministry Positions: A Guide for Candidates
Step-by-step guide for ministry candidates looking for their next church. Learn how to browse MinistryPlace Jobs effectively, write a cover letter that lands interviews, and evaluate whether a small or rural church is the right fit for your calling.
How to Prepare a Sermon When You Have No Time
How to Prepare a Sermon When You Have No Time A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By Brent Lacy How to Prepare
Does Your Church Have a Sabbatical Policy? Here Is Why It Matters
Does Your Church Have a Sabbatical Policy? Here Is Why It Matters A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By Brent Lacy Does
The Loneliness Nobody Talks About in Rural Ministry
The Loneliness Nobody Talks About in Rural Ministry A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By Brent Lacy The Loneliness Nobody Talks About
Should You Consider a Bi-Vocational Position?
Before committing to plant, work through our church planting self-assessment to evaluate your calling and readiness honestly. Understanding Bi-Vocational Ministry:
You Cannot Pour From an Empty Cup: Self-Care for Bi-Vocational Pastors
Bi-Vocational Ministry: The Data 47% of evangelical pastors serve bi-vocationally (Lifeway Research, 2025) 70% of bi-vocational pastors report feeling burned
The Pastor Who Loses His Marriage Has Not Saved Anything
Context: The U.S. divorce rate has declined from its 1980 peak but remains significant — approximately 40–50% of first marriages