The Theology of Presence: Why Showing Up Is the Most Powerful Min
The most powerful ministry strategy in a small town costs nothing and requires no program. It is presence. Here is the biblical foundation and the practical application.
Rural Church Health
Rural church health. Assessing and improving the health of small and rural congregations.
Church Planting in a Dying Small Town: What You Need to Know Befo
Planting a church in a dying small town is not the same as planting in a growing suburb. The community is different. The timeline is different. The definition of success is different. Here is what you need to know before you go.
AI for Rural Church Ministry: Practical Tools for Small-Town Pastors (2026)
How rural church pastors can use AI tools to overcome geographic isolation, limited budgets, and bi-vocational time constraints. Practical, ethical, and built for small-town ministry.
The Unique Challenges of Rural Ministry: What Nobody Tells You Before You Go
The Unique Challenges of Rural Ministry What nobody tells you before you go. An honest look at what makes rural
Women in Ministry Leadership: How Small Churches Can Develop and Deploy Women’s Gifts (2026)
For guidance on choosing the right curriculum for your context, see our children’s ministry curriculum guide for small churches. For
How to Lead a Women’s Bible Study in a Small Church (2026)
No seminary degree required. Here is a practical guide for starting and leading one well. By Brent Lacy Women’s Bible
Titus 2 Mentoring in Small Churches: How Older Women Can Disciple Younger Women (2026)
For a practical guide to preaching through a book of the Bible, see our expository preaching guide for small church
How to Help Men Pray: A Guide for Small Church Pastors
How to Help Men Pray Most men in small churches do not pray regularly. Here is how to help them
Men’s Discipleship Groups in Small Churches: A Practical Guide
Men’s Discipleship Groups in Small Churches One of the most powerful tools for spiritual formation in a small church. Here
How to Start a Men’s Ministry in a Small Church
No budget, no staff, no problem. Here is how to get men engaged, connected, and growing. By Brent Lacy Men’s