Pastoral Counseling in Small Churches: When to Help and When to Refer
Knowing when to help and when to refer is one of the most important skills a small church pastor can
Rural Church Health
Rural church health. Assessing and improving the health of small and rural congregations.
Youth Ministry Resources for Small Churches: A Complete Guide (20
Youth Ministry in Small Churches A practical guide for leaders with 3 to 15 students, no budget, and a big
How to Fund a Rural Church Plant: A Practical Guide for Church Planters
For a complete collection of church planting resources for small churches, see our church planting resources hub. Funding a rural
Rural Church Resources: A Complete Guide for Rural Pastors and Church Leaders
For a complete collection of church planting resources for small churches, see our church planting resources hub. For a step-by-step
Volunteer Management Resources for Small Churches: A Complete Guide (2026)
Volunteer Management in Small Churches A practical guide for finding, training, and keeping the volunteers your church depends on. By
Church Mergers: A Practical Guide for Small Churches Considering Consolidation
If your church is planning to honor your pastor, our pastor’s anniversary planning guide has practical ideas for doing it
Pastoral Sabbatical: What Small Churches Need to Know
If your church is planning to honor your pastor, our pastor’s anniversary planning guide has practical ideas for doing it
How to Plan a Deacon Ordination Service: A Guide for Small Churches
If your church is planning to honor your pastor, our pastor’s anniversary planning guide has practical ideas for doing it
12-Month Outreach Calendar for Small Churches: A Practical Planning Guide
12-Month Outreach Calendar for Small Churches A practical month-by-month guide for planning community engagement throughout the year. By Brent Lacy
Church Discipline in Small Churches: A Biblical and Practical Guide
If your church is planning to honor your pastor, our pastor’s anniversary planning guide has practical ideas for doing it