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Struggling With What to Do With Your Church Building? Here is How to Find Help

This article provides resources and strategies for congregations that are beginning to evaluate the future of their building and property. Author Elizabeth Lynn of the Lake Institute on Faith and Giving encourages congregations to start slow and gather inspiration from other congregations. To begin this process, the article offers three actions congregations can take to get started and a robust guide to organizations that support congregations through this process.

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Processing the tragedy of school shootings

This short article offers practical and compassionate steps to support youth in the wake of mass violence.

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Responding to Gun Violence Concerns at Churches

This short article provides perspective and ideas for congregational security options.

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Preaching Climate Justice

This article explains why climate change is a Gospel issue and offers suggestions for framing...

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The Ten Commandments of iPad Preaching

Written by a pastor, this article offers suggestions for pastors considering using computer...

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The Learning Congregation

This essay discusses eight behaviors of congregations that learn well.

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The Quick and Simple Congregational Asset-Mapping Experience

This article introduces asset mapping as a strategy that can have an immediate and powerful...

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Alternative to Worship?

This article describes an event designed to help young adults connect with their Jewish...

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Working with Consultants

This guide walks leaders through basic considerations to make before engaging an outside...

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Why We Aren't Learning

This article identifies four factors that keep congregational leaders from adapting.

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Applying Positive Deviance

This article tells the story of seven congregations in Indiana that used positive deviance to...

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5 Reasons People Volunteer

This article discusses five motivations people have for volunteering so that leaders can guide...

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