Resources

This congregational assessment from provides benchmark data to inform decisions about identity, clergy search, strategic planning or a...

This survey is designed to be used during times of change, periods of new development, and when a congregation is beginning a strategic planning...

This book presents the meaning of church vitality in a new light, and begins a conversation about what it means for a church to be effective...

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

This book outlines how to strategically plan your building project by sharing practical wisdom and planning tools that consider your ministry,...

This resource lays out the seven lifecycle phases of a congregation, beginning with "Launch" and ending with "Life Support." It also provides...

This book supports congregations starting or revamping a church security program by looking deeper into governance and accountability to...

This organization provides workshops, online resources, and assessment tools focused on church planting, church health, leadership development,...

This organization provides congregations with guidance and resources, such as educational events, resource consulting, coaching, clergy...

This website, provided by Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), has curated do-it-yourself planning resources created across the ELCA...