How to Minister to Blended Families in a Small Church
Blended families are in every small church. They face specific challenges that most church programming ignores. Here is how to minister to them well.
Marriage & Family
How to Support Couples in Financial Crisis: A Guide for Small Church Pastors
Financial stress is one of the leading causes of marital conflict and divorce. Here is how a small church pastor can support couples in financial crisis without overstepping or enabling.
How to Preach on Marriage Without Making Singles Feel Invisible
Marriage sermons that ignore single adults are not just pastorally careless — they are theologically incomplete. Here is how to preach on marriage in a way that serves your whole congregation.
Premarital Counseling in a Small Church: A Practical Guide for Pastors
Premarital counseling is one of the most important things a small church pastor does. Here is how to do it well, even without formal counseling training.
How to Start a Marriage Ministry in a Small Church
Most small churches have no formal marriage ministry. That does not mean they cannot have one. Here is how to start something real with what you already have.
Bi-Vocational Ministry and Marriage: When Two Callings Compete
The bi-vocational pastor carries two callings. His spouse carries both of them with him, usually without the title or the recognition. Here is how to protect your marriage when two callings compete.
How to Strengthen Marriages in a Small Church: A Practical Guide for Pastors
Most small churches have no formal marriage ministry. That does not mean they cannot strengthen marriages. Here is what actually works when you have no budget, no staff, and a congregation that knows each other well.
Family Ministry in Small Churches: Serving Families Beyond Sunday Morning
Key insight quote goes here. Family Ministry in Small Churches Serving families well beyond Sunday morning, without a family pastor
Building a Marriage That Lasts: Practical Wisdom from Ephesians 5
Context: The U.S. divorce rate has declined from its 1980 peak but remains significant — approximately 40–50% of first marriages
Marriage Ministry in a Small Church: You Can Do More Than You Think
Marriage Ministry in a Small Church: You Can Do More Than You Think A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By Brent Lacy