Kara Faris

Contributor

Kara Faris is the Center’s director of resource grants and resource consulting, as well as a resource consultant to congregations. She previously served for eight years as the Center’s education director.

Before working at the Center, Kara served First Friends Meeting of Indianapolis as associate pastor. With a degree in marketing from Butler University’s College of Business Administration and a master of divinity degree from Christian Theological Seminary, Kara brings a blend of pragmatism, intuition and passion for lifelong learning to the Center. Kara has authored Including Laity in Education Events Empowers Congregations and co-authored the book Divergent Church.

Contributions From Kara Faris

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Youth Ministry
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From the Staff From the Staff
Making Youth Ministry Matter
The purpose of youth ministry is to foster the personal development of faith, theology and...
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PURE Ministries
This organization provides conferences and speakers for congregations to learn about the...
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Special Touch Ministry, Inc.
This congregation has a wide variety of resources, including retreats, conferences, and...
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Including People with Disabilities in Faith Communities: A Guide for Service Providers, Families...
This resource helps support congregations in their quest towards becoming places of welcome...
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With
This organization provides resources that support faith formation and congregational...
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The Inclusive Church: Helping Churches Successfully Include Children with Special Needs
This blog is for congregational leaders desiring resources for special needs inclusion,...
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HouseRight Production
This organization offers audio, visual, and lighting consultation, design, technology...
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Fundraising Guide
This guide aids congregational leaders with fundraising planning, such as deciding whether to...
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Fresh Expressions
This organization helps local faith leaders create new kinds of church and meet modern...
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The Tech-Wise Family: Everyday Steps for Putting Technology in Its Proper Place
This book takes readers beyond the what, where, and when of technology to outline a better...
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Guide for Christian Funerals During COVID-19
Prompted by COVID-19 health concerns, this ecumenical funeral guide shares logistical...
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Adult Survivors of Child Abuse (ASCA)
ASCA is a national support group for adult survivors of physical, sexual, and emotional child...
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Eight Steps for Selecting Fundraising Counsel
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Staffing When You Can't Afford to Staff
This article considers practical ways to have “ volunteer staff” in your...
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God and Race: A Guide for Moving Beyond Black Fists and White Knuckles
This book models how to start necessary conversations about race, encourage unity, and foster...
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God and Race (study guide plus streaming video)
The study guide and short videos are a non-threatening way to dialog about race and faith....
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Sauls Consulting Services, Inc
This organization specializes in helping pastors with stewardship, revitalization, capital...
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Weglot
This software program provides a simple way to turn websites multilingual and to translate,...
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spf.io
This software is an all-in-one translation and accessibility software for events and...
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accessiBe
This software allows organizations of all sizes to offer inclusivity and comply with Web...
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Froot Group
This organization is a ministry staffing, consulting, and booking company.
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Guidance in Giving: Catholics Helping Catholics
This organization is a Catholic fundraising firm. They partner with Catholic Dioceses,...
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Church HR Network
This organization offers comprehensive HR services and training programs for faith-based...
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Maintaining Boundaries in a Digital Age
This online course can help congregational leaders understand or review healthy and ethical...
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Using Video in Rurality
This podcast episode can help congregations understand the benefits of video technology and...
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Flourishing in Ministry: How to Cultivate Clergy Well-Being
This book can help congregations understand the challenges that clergy face. Author Matt...
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Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership: Seeking God in the Crucible of Ministry
This book helps congregational leaders engage in spiritual practices that help sustain...
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discipls
This software helps congregations organize and automate social media content creation and...
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FILO (First In Last Out)
This organization supports staff and volunteers who work on their congregation’s...
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Decision Decks
This collection of decks of safety and security scenario cards enables leaders to...
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Creating a Church Safety Plan
This article helps congregations think about and develop a safety plan. Author Philip...
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11 Step Church Security Checklist To Keep Your Church Safe
This article helps congregations examine an existing security plan or create a new plan....
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Creative Ways Your Church Can Save Energy and Reduce Emissions
This article helps congregations consider ways to address energy efficiency in their place...
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The African American Church House
In this TEDx Talk,Dr. Christopher Hunter, Ph.D., explores the importance that African...
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Religious Entities Under the Americans With Disabilities Act
This article explains when and how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to...
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