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Most small church pastors feel like they do everything alone. Here is how to identify, train, and deploy deacons who

For a step-by-step guide to handling a pastoral resignation, see our pastoral resignation guide for small church leaders. Before committing

A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By Brent Lacy Most church leaders have a general sense of how their church is doing.

Small and rural churches often have a higher percentage of senior members than larger urban churches. This is both a

For a practical framework, see our guide to writing a church membership covenant that sets clear expectations. A MinistryPlace Resource

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A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By Brent Lacy How to Walk Alongside Someone Who Is Grieving Grief is one of the