Tag: church revitalization

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

August 9, 2026 by Brent Lacy

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.

Why I Built MinistryPlace

August 9, 2026 by Brent Lacy

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.