Ben Tapper

Ben Tapper is an associate for resource consulting with the Center for Congregations. Ben has a passion for communal healing and restoration. He is also a consultant on CRG Chat and helps with social media.

Contributions From Ben Tapper

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Church Management and Administration

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Church Mental Health Programs

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Youth Ministry Tools

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Church Leadership Workshops

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Compassionate Response to Sexual Assault Survivors

Though the #MeToo movement has brought greater media attention to sexual assault, it is not a...

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Who Should be at the Table?

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This article highlight the various stakeholders who should be included in the decision-making...

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Givelify

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This software helps congregations accept donations and connect with donors through a mobile...

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Mosque and Community Safety

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This article from the Council on American-Islamic Relations offers practical steps to...

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Sexual Assault Response Teams: Coordinating Our Response to Sexual Assault (SART)

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This online guide outlines the roles of Sexual Assault Response Teams (SART) so congregations...

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Theology Crawl

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This online guide can be used to facilitate difficult conversations about faith and life.

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The Cross and the Lynching Tree

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This book draws a line between the central image of western Christianity, the cross, and the...

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Martin & Malcolm & America: A Dream or a Nightmare

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This book explores the relationship between the personal and public ministries of Malcolm X...

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Witnessing and Testifying: Black Women, Religion, and Civil Rights

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This book explores the unsung roles of women in the Civil Rights movement.

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How to Lead Online Worship Without Losing Your Soul-Or Body

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Written by a seminary professor, this article offers tips for leaders to keep in mind as...

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The CARES Act and Your Nonprofit or Church

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From a Mennonite financial institution, this web resource offers clear financial and legal...

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5 Tips and Best Practices for Church Disinfecting Protocols

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This article lists tips and best practices for disinfecting congregational buildings.

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Racialized Trauma Course

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This web resource offers a free online course to help individuals and communities begin...

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Alternatives to Calling the Police

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This resource page unpacks why a congregation might call police and highlights alternatives...

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COVID-19: Racial Equity and Social Justice Resources

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This list of racial equity resources sheds light on disparities and provides tailored COVID-19...

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A Look Inside a Funeral Home during COVID-19

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This video provides a deep dive into the logistical and emotional duress of Black people and...

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Indiana Coalition to End Sexual Assault

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This organization empowers Indiana communities to prevent sexual violence and support...

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Do It For The Gram: An Enneagram Podcast

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This Enneagram podcast explores the wisdom of nine personality types and helps us apply it...

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DOOR (Discover Opportunities for Outreach and Reflection) DBA We Collectively

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This organization plans service trips to urban areas so teens can bond and learn about...

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The Body Keeps the Score

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This psychology-based book provides congregational leaders with evidence-based information...

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White Too Long

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This book outlines the history of American Christianity and how it contributes to racial...

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Begin Again: James Baldwin's America

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This book explores James Baldwin's life and writings while offering tangible applications...

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Jumakae

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Jumakae coaches people to heal, uncover their story, and apply it to branding and...

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Better Help

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This organization provides congregants with online therapy services at an affordable cost....

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EnneaStories

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Consultant Leanette Pokuwaah uses the Enneagram framework to explore healing, personality...

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Womanist Midrash

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This Womanist theological commentary gives voice to the named and unnamed women in the Hebrew...

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Mixed Blessing: Embracing the Fullness of Your Multiethnic Identity

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This book uses scripture and history to teach about ethnic identity, calling, and diverse...

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Embracing Liminal Space

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This article defines transitional liminal space and offers a high-level understanding of...

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How Can Nonviolent Communication (NVC) Be Helpful in these Transformative Times?

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This article uses nonviolent communication to reflect on the problem of racism.

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The 4 NVC Steps Made Simple

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This video outlines basic steps and principles for nonviolent communication (NVC).

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Nonviolent Communication: Confronting Racism with Compassion

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This article unpacks some causes of racism and explains nonviolent communication as a...

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Faith Online: Nonviolent Communication and Cultivating Empathy

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This article articulates positive uses of nonviolent communication in online communication...

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Cultivating Nonviolence, Harvesting Peace

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This training prepares participants to respond to personal and societal conflict with...

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Seeking God's Kingdom Through Nonviolent Direct Action

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This video articulates ways Christians can use nonviolent direct action to stand against...

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Nice White Parents

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This 5-episode series reports racial injustices in school systems and how parents...

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ReFocus Ministry

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This organization helps faith communities foster intergenerational discipleship, providing...

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Youth Ministry that Lasts a Lifetime

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This book explores core youth ministry questions and provides a ministry model to equip youth...

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Womanist Leadership Institute

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These online courses teach about Black women and their legacy of leadership in theology and...

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Interfaith America

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This organization offers training and online learning to build interfaith leaders.

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Kingdom Solution

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This small multimedia consulting firm helps congregations with marketing, media, and...

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Adrian Warren

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Pastor Adrian Warren provides marketing and audio visual services to help congregations reach...

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Stop AAPI Hate

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This information hub advances equity, justice, and power by dismantling systemic racism and...

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ReconciliAsian

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This peace center equips leaders in Korean and Asian-American churches to act toward unity,...

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Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center

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This “ museum without walls” presents innovative, community-centered...

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Reaching Austin

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This book provides congregations insight into establishing and growing an Apostolic church...