Pastor Wellness: A Practical Guide to Sustainable Ministry
A practical guide to pastor wellness for small church pastors. Physical, emotional, spiritual, and relational health practices that make ministry sustainable for the long term.
Church Leadership
Church leadership. Articles and resources for pastors and lay leaders on leading small and rural churches effectively.
Nursery Ministry in a Small Church: A Complete Guide for Volunteer Leaders
Everything a small church needs to build a trustworthy nursery ministry. Safety policies, volunteer training, room setup, and how to recruit and retain nursery volunteers.
Communion Meditations for Small Churches: 12 Ready-to-Use Reflections
12 ready-to-use communion meditations for small churches. Each is 2-3 minutes, theologically grounded, and written for any leader to deliver — not just the pastor.
Pastor Appreciation Ideas for Small Churches: 25 Ways to Honor Your Pastor
25 practical pastor appreciation ideas for small churches. From handwritten notes to sabbatical funds, here is how to honor your pastor in ways that actually matter.
Honoring Our Parents: The Hard Calls Nobody Talks About
Honor your father and your mother (Exodus 20:12). But what does that look like when your parent can no longer live alone? A practical guide for adult children and the pastors who walk with them.
AI and Worship: What Small Churches Need to Know About Using AI for Music, Liturgy, and Creative Ministry
By Brent Lacy Worship is where the church’s theology becomes embodied. The songs you sing, the prayers you pray, the
Introducing the MinistryPlace Small Group Bible Study Series
By Brent Lacy Small group Bible study is one of the most effective discipleship tools a small church has. Not
How to Choose the Right Small Group Bible Study for Your Age Group
By Brent Lacy The MinistryPlace Small Group Bible Study Series is available in three age group editions for each book:
Raising Digitally Wise Kids: A Small Church Family Ministry Guide to AI
A theological and practical guide for small churches helping families raise digitally wise kids in the age of AI. Based on 2026 research and grounded in Scripture.
AI and the Teenagers in Your Church: What Church Leaders Need to Know
New research shows 86% of teenagers use AI, with 37% using it for emotional support. What church leaders need to know about the pastoral implications and how to support families navigating this.