Small Church Growth Strategies for Rural Areas: What Actually Works
A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By Brent Lacy Small church growth is one of the most discussed and least understood topics
Rural Church Health
Rural church health. Assessing and improving the health of small and rural congregations.
How to Assess Your Church’s Health: A Complete Guide for Small Church Leaders
A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By Brent Lacy Most church leaders have a general sense of how their church is doing.
Senior Adult Ministry Ideas for Small Churches
Small and rural churches often have a higher percentage of senior members than larger urban churches. This is both a
How to Welcome New Members to Your Church: A Complete Small Church Guide
For a practical framework, see our guide to writing a church membership covenant that sets clear expectations. A MinistryPlace Resource
How to Post a Ministry Position on MinistryPlace Jobs: A Guide for Churches
Step-by-step guide for churches to post a free ministry job listing on MinistryPlace Jobs. Learn the difference between Standard, Featured, and Premium listings, and how to write a posting that attracts the right candidate for your small or rural church.
How Small Churches Can Support People in Recovery
Becoming a place of hope, honesty, and lasting community for those fighting addiction By Brent Lacy Addiction does not skip
How to Walk Alongside Someone Who Is Grieving
A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By Brent Lacy How to Walk Alongside Someone Who Is Grieving Grief is one of the
When Your Church Needs a Second Life: A Guide to Church Replanting
Practical guidance for replanting dying churches, sponsoring new works, and understanding when a church needs a second chance.
Equipping Your People to Share Their Faith: Training Ordinary Christians for Monday-Saturday Evangelism
How to train ordinary church members to share their faith in daily life. Not programs. Not gimmicks. Real-world faith sharing.
The Loneliness Nobody Talks About in Rural Ministry
A MinistryPlace Resource Guide By Brent Lacy The Loneliness Nobody Talks About in Rural Ministry Rural pastors are lonely. It