Crisis Communication for Churches: What to Do When Everything Goes Wrong
Every church will face a crisis. The question is not if, but when , and whether you will be prepared.
Church Leadership
Church leadership. Articles and resources for pastors and lay leaders on leading small and rural churches effectively.
The Sponsoring Church Model: A Complete Guide for Small Churches
A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By Brent Lacy Most small churches think of church planting as something large, well-resourced churches do.
How to Assess Your Church’s Health: A Complete Guide for Small Church Leaders
A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By Brent Lacy Most church leaders have a general sense of how their church is doing.
Church Volunteer Recruitment and Retention: A Complete Guide for
If your church is planning to honor your pastor, our pastor’s anniversary planning guide has practical ideas for doing it
Senior Adult Ministry Ideas for Small Churches
Small and rural churches often have a higher percentage of senior members than larger urban churches. This is both a
How to Welcome New Members to Your Church: A Complete Small Church Guide
For a practical framework, see our guide to writing a church membership covenant that sets clear expectations. A MinistryPlace Resource
Visitation Ministry in the Modern Church: Why It Still Matters and How to Do It
A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By Brent Lacy In an age of texts, emails, and video calls, the personal visit can
How to Create a Church Financial Policy: A Complete 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
Church Benevolence Fund: How to Set It Up Right
A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By Brent Lacy Every church will eventually face this situation: someone in the community , a
How to Run a Church Stewardship Campaign That Actually Works
For practical help choosing songs that fit your congregation, see our worship song selection guide for small churches. A MinistryPlace