Church leadership. Articles and resources for pastors and lay leaders on leading small and rural churches effectively.
Age-specific conversation starters and questions for parents talking to their kids about AI. Based on 2026 research showing 86% of kids use AI, including 37% who use it for emotional support.
A practical framework for small church youth ministries navigating AI. What to allow, what to address, how to talk about it with students and parents, and how to build a culture of wisdom rather than fear.
New research shows 86% of kids age 9-17 use AI, including 81% of 9-12 year olds. 37% have used AI to discuss their feelings. Here is what parents need to know and what to do about it.
New research from Common Sense Media, Pew, RAND, and the Jed Foundation reveals how deeply AI is embedded in teenagers’ lives. Here is what youth workers need to know and do right now.
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.
By Brent Lacy A pastor sits down to prepare a response to a difficult situation in his congregation. He types
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.
The best free youth group curriculum for small churches with 3-15 students. What to look for, what to avoid, and a complete list of free options.
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.
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.