Resources

Author and Associate Professor Jody Dean recognizes that often, an occupational highlight for pastors is the privilege of supporting people...

This book helps congregations navigate the practical and legal issues of employment for their leadership and church body. The topics...

This article from ResourceUMC describes the SMART goal concept. With the understanding that congregational leaders need to operationalize...

"Every congregation is unique" — it’s not a cliché, it is true. Rev. Tim Lake, pastor of Union Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Wayne,...

Nathan Parr, Facilities Stewardship Specialist with Smart Church Solutions, joins Dr. Terrance Bridges and Matt Burke of the Center for...

Tyler Harden, co-founder of Firm Foundations Marketing joins Shellie and Matt to talk about marketing and communications. He discusses the...

Rev. Dr. Marcus Carlson joins McKenzie and Matt to talk about generational differences. Generational differences are inevitable but...

Enneargram writer, teacher and coach Leanette Pokuwaah joins Ben and Matt to talk about how the enneagram can be used well in...

This week Ben and Matt talk with the president of the Center for Congregations, Tim Shapiro. Tim shares his experiences as a senior pastor...

This online article supports congregational leaders who are involved in planning, developing, and reassessing the ministries of their...