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When Your Pastor Leaves: A Church’s Guide to the Interim Period

June 12, 2026 by brentlacydotcom

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.

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Why I Built MinistryPlace

June 12, 2026 by brentlacydotcom

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.

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