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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 blog offers faith leaders guidance on helping youth and congregations process grief and trauma from school...

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Rural Church Pastors Face Obstacles with Optimism, Survey Shows

This online research article draws on a national study of pastors serving in rural and small-town contexts ...

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Working with Architects

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Written by the resource experts at the Center for Congregations, this article details things...

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What Makes a Good Bible Study? The Answer May Not Be What You Think

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This article provides guidance for Bible study leaders looking for a study resource,...

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What Does it Mean for a Ministry to be Trauma-informed?

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This short article gives an overview of trauma-informed organizations and offers six key...

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We Dare Not Fall: Dealing with the Peril of Clergy Sexual Misconduct

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This article helps male clergy understand and identify the risks of clergy sexual misconduct...

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Using the Resources of the Web to Research a Congregation

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This article offers tips and tools to help a congregation better understand the needs of...

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Thinking of Forming a Non-Profit? What to Consider Before You Begin

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This 25-page booklet reviews the questions to ask and steps to take before determining whether...

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'Thine of Thine Own': Orthodoxy and Ecology

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This essay presents a spiritual framework for thought and action regarding climate change.

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These Black Youth Want to Improve Mental Health in Indy

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This article supports congregational leaders aiming to inspire and support youth engagement...

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The Order of Service for the Closing of a Church

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This download contains a Roman Catholic liturgy template for the closing of a church.

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