Resources

This book provides preparation and planning for sabbaticals. Bill Gaultiere, the author, psychologist and spiritual director, is invested in...

In this article, author Parry Dalzell urges churches planning events and programs to focus on transformation, not tradition or numbers....

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

This garden and farm acts as a local community center and offers a space for spiritual growth and leadership training.

This book helps congregational leaders engage in spiritual practices that help sustain their work. Author Ruth Haley Barton, founder of...

This organization provides training and resources for congregations interested in supporting disaster or crisis relief efforts. CRI believes...

This YouTube video provides an introductory overview of church strategic planning, explaining what it is, why it matters, and how faith-based...

Community of Hope International (COHI) equips lay people to serve in all forms of pastoral care. COHI believes that through ongoing spiritual...

This article educates congregations on the importance of the clergy-congregation relationship in fostering overall vitality and growth. Tim...

This book offers congregational leaders insight into the essential role of a congregational leader. Author Rev. Eugene H. Peterson, who...