Walking Through the Valley: Grief and the Hope We Have
Grief is the price we pay for love. The Bible does not minimize grief. But it gives us deep, resurrection hope. A pastoral guide for grieving families and the churches that walk with them.
Church Leadership
Church leadership. Articles and resources for pastors and lay leaders on leading small and rural churches effectively.
AI and Data Privacy in the Small Church: What Happens to Your Members’ Information When You Use AI Tools
By Brent Lacy A pastor sits down to prepare a response to a difficult situation in his congregation. He types
Youth Ministry Annual Planning Guide for Small Churches
Plan a full year of small church youth ministry. Monthly themes, event calendar, budget tips, and how to build a sustainable rhythm with 3-15 students and a volunteer leader.
Free Youth Group Curriculum for Small Churches: What Actually Works
The best free youth group curriculum for small churches. What to look for, what to avoid, and a complete list of free options that actually work for groups of 3-15 students.
Youth Group Ideas for Small Churches: 40 Things to Do With 3-15 Students
40 youth group ideas that work for small churches with 3-15 students. Activities, events, service projects, and discipleship ideas organized by category and budget.
Youth Group Object Lessons: 20 Ideas That Make Abstract Faith Concrete
20 object lessons for youth groups. Each uses an everyday object to make an abstract biblical truth concrete and memorable. Includes the object, lesson, Scripture, and application.
Youth Group Retreat Ideas for Small Churches: A Complete Planning Guide
Everything you need to plan a youth group retreat for a small church. Theme ideas, schedule templates, activities, budget tips, and how to make it spiritually meaningful with 5-20 students.
50 Youth Group Icebreakers for Small Groups (3-15 Students)
50 icebreaker ideas for small youth groups. Organized by type and energy level. All work with 3-15 students and require no special equipment.
Youth Group Bible Study Topics: 30 Series Ideas for Small Churches
30 youth group Bible study topic ideas organized into series. Each topic includes a theme, key Scripture, and what it addresses. Designed for small youth groups of 3-15 students.
Youth Group Lesson Plans: 12 Ready-to-Use Outlines for Small Churches
12 complete youth group lesson plans ready to use this Sunday. Each includes a big idea, Scripture, discussion questions, an activity, and a take-home application. Designed for groups of 3-15 students.