Resources

This article advocates for an increased number of trained intentional interim ministers and a larger number of churches to seek intentional...

This article advises churches considering a merger to explore ten key issues that will impact the merger's success.

This article lists the eight principles of a successful church merger.

This web resource, by Pastoral Care, Inc., an ecumenical organization dedicated to providing pastoral support to clergy, has created a...

This article looks at the story of one church's closure and describes how signs of death and resurrection can co-exist simultaneously.

This organization provides resources that help congregations reach more men and boys, such as articles, blog posts, consulting, and training...

This web resource includes a study of 1,500 ministers in the Duke Clergy Health Initiative Longitudinal Survey which revealed that 28 percent...

This article helps congregational leaders understand the framework and purpose behind 15 different personality and performance assessments....

This pack of eight articles educates readers about conflict and how to mitigate it in a congregation.

This assessment tool provides an evaluation of your congregation's sense of community.