What a Fair Pastor Compensation Package Looks Like for a Small Church
What a Fair Pastor Compensation Package Looks Like for a Small Church A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By Brent Lacy What […]
Pastor Search & Transition
Pastor search and transition. Guidance for churches searching for a new pastor and for pastors navigating transitions.
What Small Churches Do Well in Pastor Search (And What They Do Not)
Context: The average small church pastoral search takes 18 months (MinistryPlace analysis, 2025), and the median pastoral tenure in small
The Onboarding Mistakes That Cost Churches Their New Pastor
The Onboarding Mistakes That Cost Churches Their New Pastor A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By Brent Lacy The Onboarding Mistakes That
The HR Mistakes Small Churches Make When Hiring a Pastor
The HR Mistakes Small Churches Make When Hiring a Pastor A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By Brent Lacy The HR Mistakes
How to Write a Church Job Description That Attracts the Right Candidates
How to Write a Church Job Description That Attracts the Right Candidates A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By Brent Lacy Pastor
Called to Small Church Ministry? A Guide for Ministry Candidates
For a realistic social media strategy your church can actually sustain, see our small church social media guide. Called to
Called to Small Church Ministry? What You Need to Know Before You Apply
Called to Small Church Ministry? What You Need to Know Before You Apply A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By the Numbers
Finding the Right Ministry Position in a Small Church: How the MinistryPlace Job Board Works
Finding the Right Ministry Position in a Small Church: How the MinistryPlace Job Board Works A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By
How to Run a Pastor Search in a Small Church: What Every Committee Needs to Know
How to Run a Pastor Search in a Small Church: What Every Committee Needs to Know A MinistryPlace Resource Guide
Remote and Zoom Interviews for Pastor Search Committees: Best Practices for a Better Process
Remote interviews can help pastor search committees screen candidates well, but only if the process is thoughtful, organized, and respectful. Here are practical best practices for Zoom and remote pastoral interviews.