The Rural Churches Today Report 2025: What It Means for Your Church
The most comprehensive study of rural Protestant churches in recent memory was published in 2025. Here is what it found and what it means for your church.
Church Leadership
Church leadership. Articles and resources for pastors and lay leaders on leading small and rural churches effectively.
Bi-Vocational Ministry: What the Research Actually Says in 2026
Nearly half of all evangelical pastors in the United States now work a second job. Here is what the research actually says about bi-vocational ministry, what predicts success, and what the numbers mean for your church.
How to Build a Peer Community as a Bi-Vocational Pastor
Isolation is the most dangerous thing about bi-vocational ministry. Not the workload. Not the schedule. The isolation. Here is how to build a peer community that keeps you in ministry for the long haul.
The Bi-Vocational Pastor’s Financial Survival Guide
Most bi-vocational pastors are leaving money on the table and paying taxes they do not owe. Here is what you need to know about housing allowance, self-employment tax, and the deductions that belong to you.
Bi-Vocational Ministry and Marriage: When Two Callings Compete
The bi-vocational pastor carries two callings. His spouse carries both of them with him, usually without the title or the recognition. Here is how to protect your marriage when two callings compete.
How to Negotiate Time Off for Ministry as a Bi-Vocational Pastor
Nobody tells you before you take a bi-vocational position how to handle the moment your boss calls a mandatory meeting on a Sunday morning. Here is how to navigate it.
How to Help Your Church Find the Right Next Pastor: A Guide for Search Committees
How to Help Your Church Find the Right Next Pastor A practical guide for search committees on finding, evaluating, and
How to Write a Pastoral Resume and Cover Letter for a Small Church
How to Write a Pastoral Resume and Cover Letter for a Small Church What to include, what to leave out,
Red Flags in the Pastor Search Process: What Candidates Should Watch For
Red Flags in the Pastor Search Process Warning signs that a church may not be healthy, honest, or ready for
What Pastor Search Committees Are Really Looking For: Inside the Process
What Pastor Search Committees Are Really Looking For An honest look at the process from the committee’s perspective , what