How to Write Church Bylaws: 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 Leadership
Church leadership. Articles and resources for pastors and lay leaders on leading small and rural churches effectively.
Church Mergers and Partnerships: A Practical Guide for Small Churches
It’s the conversation no small church wants to have: “What do we do if we can’t sustain ourselves?” By Brent
How to Lead a Church Through Change: A Small Church Guide
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Women’s Ministry in Small Churches: A Practical Guide
For a practical guide to building Titus 2 mentoring relationships, see our Titus 2 mentoring guide for small churches. For
Stewardship for Small Churches: Beyond the Annual Fundraising Letter
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How to Start Small Groups in a Small Church (Even With 15 People)
A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By Brent Lacy Introduction Let’s be honest: when most small church pastors hear “small groups,” they
The Exodus: What the Numbers Are Really Telling Us About American Church Decline
The gap between membership rolls and actual attendance reveals a crisis across Protestant denominations. 7.8 million missing from SBC rolls. Half the UMC gone. The ELCA cut in half. This is not just decline. This may be Exodus.
Reviving the Midweek Prayer Meeting in a Small Church
A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By Brent Lacy Church Leadership Reviving the Midweek Prayer Meeting in a Small Church The midweek
How Small Churches Can Support People in Recovery
Becoming a place of hope, honesty, and lasting community for those fighting addiction By Brent Lacy Addiction does not skip
Planning Advent in a Small Church: Making the Most of the Season (2026)
Simple, meaningful ways to observe the season of waiting and hope By Brent Lacy Advent is one of the richest