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Jesus on Main Street: Good News through Community Economic Development

This book offers congregational leaders a Christian-based understanding of community economic development. Written by David E. Kresta, the book offers definitions, a toolkit, and implementation processes that explore the role of the local churches in economic justice. This resource includes a community economic development toolkit exploring microbusiness, makerspaces and the maker movement, business incubators and entrepreneurs, cooperatives and community-rooted economics, workforce...

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What The Black Church Taught Me About Generosity

In “ What the Black Church Taught Me About Generosity,” Dr. Tyrone McKinley Freeman explores how...

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Solving Your Church's Money Issues

This video from Church Boom helps congregational leaders understand the paradox of increased giving while still...

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American Latinos Congregating Apart from Catholicism: A Conversation with Gerardo Martí

Rabbi Aaron Spiegel spoke with Gerardo Martí about his recent CRG guest blog post ....

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4 Steps to Free Community Data

In the last few years there's been a surge of congregations interested in their communities....

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Keeping an Anti-Racism Focus

As 2021 unfolds, events in the public arena once again demonstrate the dehumanizing reality of...

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Jesus on Main Street: Good News through Community Economic Development

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This book offers congregational leaders a Christian-based understanding of community...

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Entrusted: A Guide to Intentional Church Facility Stewardship

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This book helps congregational leaders develop a holistic approach to caring for their...

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Seamless Pastoral Transition: 3 Imperatives-6 Pitfalls

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This book helps congregations navigate pastoral succession by outlining a structured...

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What The Black Church Taught Me About Generosity

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In “ What the Black Church Taught Me About Generosity,” Dr. Tyrone McKinley...

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Solving Your Church's Money Issues

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This video from Church Boom helps congregational leaders understand the paradox of...

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The Surprising Reason Churches Grow During Economic Uncertainty (If They're Ready)

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This video from Carey Nieuwhof shares five principles that congregational leaders can use...

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Preparing Your Church for Financial Challenges

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This article from the Church Leader Insider Substack helps congregational leaders think...

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4 Ways to Strengthen Financial Stewardship and Increase Giving in 2025

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This online article helps congregations strengthen generosity by teaching financial...

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Stories Can Transform Your Church's Stewardship

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This online article explores how storytelling can reshape congregational attitudes toward...

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The Caring Congregation

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This organization will help clergy and lay leaders create a care team in their congregation...

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Steier Group

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This organization helps congregations plan and manage capital campaigns. With offices...

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Church Growth Services

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This consultant group assists congregations with fundraising and capital campaigns, with...

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"Is the Black Church Dead?" A Roundtable on the Future of Black Churches

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This 2-hour panelist discussion examines the evolution of the Black Church, its positive...

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What Does Lay-Led Ministry Actually Look Like? (Your Questions Answered)

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This episode of the Pivot Podcast provides congregational leaders with information about...

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Asian American Youth Ministry Roundtable: Relational Discipleship, Partnering with Parents, &...

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This video podcast episode from Rooted Ministry explores the importance of relational...

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S8 E12: Unity And Loyalty Are Not The Same

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Dr. Kilen Gray joins JC and Matt to talk about conflict in congregations. Dr. Gray...

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S8 E11: Your Facility Tells Who You Are

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Nathan Parr, Facility Stewardship Specialist at Smart Church Solutions, joins JC and...

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S8 E10: Vitality: From Swamps to Reservoirs to Canals

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Rev. Dr. F. Douglas Powe Jr., joins Kara and John to discuss how relational and resource...

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Lay Spiritual Care Training

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This two-course training, offered through UU Institute, provides non-ordained...

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Mental Health First Aid

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This training helps congregations respond effectively to people experiencing a mental...

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Work Life Site Certification

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This certification program, sponsored by The Chalmers Center, offers congregations a year's...

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Pulpit AI

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This software helps congregational leaders streamline writing and communications by...

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OpenReel

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This software helps congregations create and share branded videos. OpenReel aims to...

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StreamYard

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This software helps congregations live stream and record worship services and other...

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Dr. Jessica Young Brown

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Dr. Jessica Brown helps congregations pursue wellness through coaching, individual therapy,...

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Steve Cuss

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Steve Cuss supports congregational leaders as they learn how to manage anxiety. He believes...

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Bailey, Marlon, PhD

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Dr. Marlon M. Bailey offers invaluable expertise to congregational leaders seeking to...

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MinistryTech Magazine

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Formerly Christian Computing Magazine, this free, monthly e-zine is for church staff and...

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RELEVANT Magazine

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Since 2002, RELEVANT Media Group has published RELEVANT magazine, intended to speak to...

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The Racial Equity Torch

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The Racial Equity Torch magazine contains stories of multicultural ministries in ethnically...

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