A quick-reference page for event organizers, podcast hosts, and conference planners. Everything you need to book Brent or introduce him to your audience.
The One-Sentence Version
Brent Lacy has been in IT since 1997 and ministry since 1998 , he speaks on AI, MSP strategy, and rural ministry from the unusual position of someone who has spent nearly 30 years doing all three.
Speaking Topics
For MSP and Technology Events
- Building an AI-Ready MSP Practice
- AI ROI and the MSP Pricing Problem
- AI Acceptable Use Policy: A Framework That Works
- The vCIO Advantage: From Technology Translator to Strategic Advisor
- MSP Scaling Without Burnout: Breaking the Owner Bottleneck
- Near Miss: The IT Failures That Almost Took Down the Business
For Ministry and Church Events
- Faithful Leadership in the Age of AI
- AI Enablement for Ministry: Saving Time Without Losing Your Voice
- AI Safety and Data Privacy for Small Churches
- Rural Ministry Is Different Out Here
- The Bi-Vocational Pastor’s Survival Guide
- Youth Ministry in Small Churches
- The Rural Brain Drain: What It Means for Small Churches
- Rural Church Revitalization: What Actually Works
Formats
- Keynote (45-60 min)
- Breakout session (30-45 min)
- Workshop (half-day or full-day)
- Podcast guest
- Sunday morning message
50-Word Bio
Brent Lacy has been in IT since 1997 and ministry since 1998. He serves as Strategic Advisory Manager at Core Managed IT Services, founded RewiredMSP.com and MinistryPlace.net, and hosts the Rural Think Tank Podcast. He has written six books on IT leadership and church ministry.
Credentials
- Strategic Advisory Manager, Core Managed IT Services (leading team of vCIOs)
- Founder, RewiredMSP.com
- Founder, MinistryPlace.net (640+ free resources for small churches)
- Host, Rural Think Tank Podcast (listed by Wheaton Billy Graham Center Rural Church Institute)
- Co-developer, vCIO training curriculum with EmpathMSP
- Author of six books (Amazon)
- Featured in Christian Post, ChurchLeaders.com, YouthMinistry.com
- Appeared on Decline Invite Podcast, Go Phish Podcast, MSP Insider
Book Brent
Connect on LinkedIn for speaking and podcast inquiries. Download the full Press Kit for bio, headshots, and detailed topic descriptions.
Currently booking: MSP conferences, technology events, ministry conferences, denominational gatherings, pastor training events, and podcast guest appearances for 2026 and 2027.