How to Handle Difficult Conversations in Ministry When You Have No Time
Conflict does not wait for your day off. Here is how bi-vocational pastors can handle hard conversations well, even when time is short and the stakes are high.
Rural Church Health
Rural church health. Assessing and improving the health of small and rural congregations.
How to Plan Your Ministry Year When You Work Two Jobs
Most bi-vocational pastors plan their ministry one week at a time. Here is why that is costing you, and how to see the whole year at once so you can plan around what is actually possible.
Helping Your Teenager Grow in Faith and Share It (2026)
The teenage years are a critical window. The faith your child was raised in will either become their own or be set aside. Here is how parents and youth leaders in small churches can help teenagers own their faith and share it.
Sermon Prep for Bi-Vocational Pastors: How to Preach Well in 5 to 7 Hours
You do not have 20 hours. Here is a system that produces faithful, engaging sermons in the time you actually
Youth Ministry with 3 to 15 Students: A Guide for Small Churches (2026)
You do not need a big budget, a full-time youth pastor, or a large group. You need consistency, relationships, and
Women’s Ministry in Small Churches: Starting Simple and Growing Strong
You do not need a large budget or a professional director. You need one woman with a vision and a
Senior Adult Ministry in Small Churches: A Practical Guide
How to build a meaningful senior adult ministry in a small church with limited volunteers and budget. Programs, pastoral care, and free resources.
How to Handle Church Conflict: A Pastor’s Guide for Small Churches
Church conflict is inevitable. How you handle it isn’t. A practical guide for small church pastors. By Brent Lacy Every
Rural Church Outreach: What Actually Works in Small Towns
For practical guidance on building community partnerships, see our rural church community partnerships guide. For practical guidance on building a
Rescue VBS: A Complete VBS Curriculum Built for Small Churches (2
Rescue VBS is a complete 5-day VBS curriculum that runs with two volunteers, a tight budget, and no special equipment. Five real rescue stories. Five Bible stories. One gospel. Now available in English and Spanish.