Healthy Congregations

These books and articles share insights into how some congregations engage and grow and the strategies that worked for them in maintaining a vital community of faith.

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11 Resources

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Resilient Congregations

On my way to work, I drive by two church buildings. One building used to be the home of a...

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Appreciative Team Building: Positive Questions to Bring Out the Best of Your Team

This Appreciative Inquiry book helps foster a sense of team among co-workers with...

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Creating a Culture of Renewal

This ongoing series of annual education events hosted by Rebekah Simon-Peter equips...

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Effective Staffing for Vital Churches

This resource simplifies church staffing into the "Four Core Processes": evangelism,...

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Hayim Herring Consulting

This consulting group helps synagogues with planning, organizational renewal, decision-making,...

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How to Shape Your Church's Culture

This article from LifeWay provides an introduction to understanding what defines church...

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Survey Finds Growth, Vitality in Multisite Church Model

This article from the Washington Post summarizes findings that show the increasing occurrence...

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The Little Book of Healthy Organizations: Tools for Understanding and Transforming Your Organization

This concise book offers advice and real-life examples of practical ways to improve leadership...

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Vanderbloemen

This premier consulting agency works with churches for hiring staff, succession planning,...

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Vital Congregations

This study of leaders across ten faith traditions defines spiritual vitality, reveals which...

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Vital: Churches Changing Communities and the World

This resource shares the story of how one church in Florida was able to grow into a...