The Rural Think Tank
…It's Different Out Here.
When a pastor leaves, a church enters one of the most vulnerable seasons of its life. This guide walks through the interim period — what to expect, how to stabilize, and how to prepare for what comes next. Plus: a free Interim Pastor Handbook from MinistryPlace.
Brent Lacy explains why he built MinistryPlace.net — a free resource platform for small and rural church leaders. 25+ years of ministry experience, from youth pastor to bi-vocational senior pastor, led to a platform that finally fits the churches most resources ignore.
Radiant Mobile may meet a real need for Christian families, but its launch raises bigger questions about filtering, discipleship, Christian branding, and church loyalty incentives.
School consolidation, charter options, and homeschooling are reshaping rural community life. Here is why churches serving children and teenagers need to pay attention.