Online Giving for Small Churches: What to Use and How to Set It Up
By Brent Lacy Online giving is no longer optional for small churches. Giving USA research consistently shows that churches offering
Church Leadership
Church leadership. Articles and resources for pastors and lay leaders on leading small and rural churches effectively.
Pastor Self-Care: A Practical Guide for Small Church Leaders Who Have No Margin
By Brent Lacy The statistics on pastoral burnout are not encouraging. Barna Group research from 2022 found that 42 percent
How to Build a Church Membership Process for a Small Church
By Brent Lacy Many small churches have no formal membership process. People start attending, they keep attending, and at some
Small Church Outreach Ideas That Actually Work in a Small Town
By Brent Lacy The outreach strategies that work for large suburban churches , polished events, professional marketing, elaborate programming ,
How to Grow a Small Church: What Actually Works (And What Doesn’t)
By Brent Lacy Most church growth advice is written for churches with a communications director, a worship team, a children’s
The Loneliness Epidemic: Reaching Rural & Small-Town Communities
Rural Church Health | Church Leadership The rural church is not just affected by the loneliness epidemic. It is the
How to Handle a Church Member Who Wants to Leave
By Brent Lacy It is one of the harder conversations in pastoral ministry. A church member tells you they are
How to Write a Church Mission Statement That Actually Means Something
By Brent Lacy Most church mission statements are written once, framed, hung on a wall, and never thought about again.
What to Say When Someone Asks Why They Should Come to Your Church
By Brent Lacy Someone at work mentions they have been thinking about going back to church. A neighbor asks what
How a Small Church Can Minister to Families in Crisis
Families in crisis are in every small community. Here is how a small church can respond quickly, practically, and with genuine gospel care.