Pastoral Care in Small Churches: Knowing When to Counsel and When to Refer
For a realistic social media strategy your church can actually sustain, see our small church social media guide. For a […]
Church Leadership
Church leadership. Articles and resources for pastors and lay leaders on leading small and rural churches effectively.
Planning Worship Services in Small Churches: A Practical Guide
If your church is planning to honor your pastor, our pastor’s anniversary planning guide has practical ideas for doing it
Building a Deacon Ministry from Scratch: A Guide for Small Churches
Building a Deacon Ministry from Scratch: A Guide for Small Churches Most small church pastors feel like they do everything
Church Policy Writing: A Practical Guide for Small Churches
Church Policy Writing: A Practical Guide for Small Churches Most small churches operate without written policies. That is a risk
Church Conflict Resolution: A Practical Guide for Pastors and Church Leaders
For a step-by-step guide to navigating a pastoral resignation, see our pastoral resignation guide for small church leaders. Before committing
Annual Church Planning Guide for Small Churches: A Complete Framework
Annual Church Planning Guide for Small Churches: A Complete Framework A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By Brent Lacy Most small churches
Church Merger vs. Church Plant: Which Is Right for Your Church?
Before committing to plant, work through our church planting self-assessment to evaluate your calling and readiness honestly. For a complete
Annual Church Planning Guide for Small Churches
For practical guidance on building community partnerships, see our rural church community partnerships guide. For practical help choosing songs that
Small Church Growth Strategies for Rural Areas: What Actually Works
Small Church Growth Strategies for Rural Areas: What Actually Works A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By Brent Lacy Small church growth
How to Train Church Volunteers: A Practical Guide for Small Churches
If your church is planning to honor your pastor, our pastor’s anniversary planning guide has practical ideas for doing it