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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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6 Reasons Worship Attendees Aren't Group Participants

Lifeway Research believes that ongoing Bible study groups create environments that promote relationship and...

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Does a Congregation's Location Influence Its Effectiveness?

This article argues that congregations can be successful regardless of their location,...

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The Challenges of Pastoring a Smaller Membership Church

This article identifies ten challenges that small church pastors might face while offering...

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Life on the Edge: A Small Church Redefines Its Mission

This article dispels negative myths about the small church's future.

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ENERGY STAR® Action Workbook for Congregations

This government publication provides congregational facility managers with useful information...

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Confessions of a Church Merger Pastor

This article contains an interview of a pastor who reflects on the experience of his...

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Stop Taking Attendance

This article argues that congregations should focus more on overall impact versus attendance....

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Against the Current: The Unexpected Challenges of Multi-Ethnic Ministry

This article contains an interview with the senior pastor of River City Community Church in...

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Parish Size: Categories, Dynamics, and Issues

This article will help growing congregations identify new needs due to their size and how to...

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Books Lay Out Guiding Principles for Small Groups in Parishes

This article highlights statistics on Catholics who have left their faith and provides...

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