When a rural church is struggling, three words come up repeatedly: replanting, revitalization, and restart. They are often used interchangeably. They should not be. Each describes a different level of intervention, a different set of…
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.
