What readers, podcast hosts, conference organizers, and colleagues say about Brent’s books and speaking.
Rural Youth Ministry: Expanded Second Edition
Foreword by Greg Stier, Founder and President of Dare 2 Share Ministries
Suffice it to say that if I was headed into rural youth ministry today, I would need a guidebook to help me adjust. Rural Youth Ministry would be my guidebook. Written with a sense of urgency, humility and mission, Brent Lacy gives a crash course on navigating the trickier-than-you-might-think world of rural youth ministry. You will find this book encouraging, strategic and downright practical. If you drink it in slowly, you’ll walk away from it refreshed and ready to do rural youth ministry in a way that makes a maximum impact for the kingdom of God.
Greg Stier, Founder and President, Dare 2 Share Ministries
Brent approaches several issues regarding youth ministry in a rural community that is often either ignored or avoided. In an area of ministry that is lop-sided toward large church, city environment Brent has “thrown it down.” Since a vast majority of youth population is in smaller communities and since the average church size is under 300 it is about time we begin to give this issue in youth ministry the attention it deserves.
Tim Ramseier, Director, Wabash Valley Youth for Christ
I recently read a great book called “Rural Youth Ministry” by Brent Lacy and it is jam packed of practical advice for those who work with students in small communities. This book is a great resource from someone who has been working in the trenches of rural student ministry.
Brian Ford, Dare 2 Share Blogger, Xposed2Jesus.com
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MSP and IT Leadership Books
Brent Lacy shares invaluable insights from his vast experience in the industry, revealing how MSPs can effectively harness the power of vCIOs to scale smarter and serve better.
MSP Insider Podcast
Brent brings a unique perspective shaped by strategic advisory leadership in the MSP space, authoring books that challenge industry norms, and advocating for innovation beyond big cities and tech hubs.
Decline Invite Podcast
Most MSPs even admit that they really don’t understand the vCIO title to begin with. Brent breaks down why so many MSPs blur the vCIO role and miss the real opportunity it offers.
Jeffrey Newton, MSP Insider Show
vCIO Rewired | Rewired MSP | Near Miss
Press and Recognition
Brent Lacy, a blogger, author and Lead THE Cause University alumni youth leader, shared with me a strategy he is piloting with his teenagers to reach their community for Christ — 9 blocks at a time. What I love about this plan is that it’s not a “hit and run” service project.
Greg Stier, Christian Post (October 2013)
- Featured in the Christian Post by Greg Stier on neighborhood outreach strategy
- Featured in ChurchLeaders.com on a peer panel with Greg Stier and Terrace Crawford at Simply Youth Ministry Conference
- Author at YouthMinistry.com with a 3-part series on rural church youth ministry
- Featured in the Parke County Sentinel on the release of his fifth book
- Rural Think Tank Podcast listed by the Wheaton Billy Graham Center Rural Church Institute as a recommended rural ministry resource
- Featured on Decline Invite Podcast, Go Phish Podcast, and MSP Insider on MSP strategy and vCIO leadership
- Co-developer of vCIO training curriculum with EmpathMSP
- Contributor to Group Magazine, CalledtoYouthMinistry.com, MinistryPlace.net, and YouthMinistry.com
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