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The Colossian Forum

This organization provides resources, workshops, and materials to help individuals, congregations, and communities negotiate divisive issues without becoming or remaining divided. Based on the message of unity from Colossians 1:17, The Colossian Forum offers educational opportunities and materials that teach ways to help foster love despite differences. Whether you're looking for ways to bridge the divide created by controversial or polarizing issues as a congregational leader, a small group...

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VisitorReach

VisitorReach helps congregations connect with potential visitors. VisitorReach believes that technology can be...

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The Shepherd's House

The Shepherd’s House, a ministry of Practical Shepherding, exists to provide weary and discouraged...

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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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PTO Pastor's Time Off: The Pastoral Sabbatical Blueprint

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This book, PTO Pastor's Time Off : The Pastoral Sabbatical Blueprint by Aaron B. McNair ,...

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New Visions for Black Men

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This book encourages boys with wisdom from scripture, African history, and psychology to...

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How to Fight Racism

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Award-winning author Jemar Tisby provides tools for Christians to discuss and take action...

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Money and Philanthropy from a Latine Perspective

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This YouTube video, shared by the Lake Institute, gives great detail about giving and...

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8 Top Church App Providers

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This article reviews mobile apps by rating their ease of use, explaining features, and listing...

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Small-Church Pastors Adapt and Recover Kit (SPARK)

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During the pandemic, this webpage helps small membership church leaders to adapt and...

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Longevity: Playing the Long Game in Ministry

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This short article lays out three key realities a clergy leader must face in order to...

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Church Workers' Quick Reference Guide For Disasters And Pandemics

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This 14-page online, downloadable resource provides congregations with a practical guide...

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33 Ideas to Partner with Local Schools

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This article helps congregational leaders, particularly those of small churches, consider...

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The Colossian Forum

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This organization provides resources, workshops, and materials to help individuals,...

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VisitorReach

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VisitorReach helps congregations connect with potential visitors. VisitorReach believes...

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The Shepherd's House

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The Shepherd’s House, a ministry of Practical Shepherding, exists to provide weary...

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S8 E15: The Place(s) Where It Happened

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Pastor Dave Fox and Pastor Eric Lehman from The Bridge Community Church in Decatur,...

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S8 E16: Five Cups of Coffee a Week

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Dr. Josh Packard joins John and Matt to discuss Sacred Listening; a tool that can help...

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S8 E14: Junk Food vs. Whole Food

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Dr. Elise Erikson Barrett, the President of the Center for Congregations, joins Shellie...

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What Now? Creative Tool for COVID-19 Planning

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This 3-hour self-facilitated planning process helps teams think creatively to make an action...

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Mental Health Tips for African Americans to Heal after Collectively Witnessing an Injustice

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This resource helps congregations care for the mental health of African American members...

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Cowboy and Preacher

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The movie, published originally on PBS, tells the story of a pastor and environmentalist...

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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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Certificate in Community Storytelling

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This certification program offers congregational leaders a specialization in personal and...

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Project Resource: Fall 2026 Training

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This Fall 2026 webinar series from The College for Bishops focuses on annual giving and...

Software

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iwave

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This software can help congregations find and connect with donors. A product of Kindsight,...

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Tarjimly

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Tarjimly is designed for overcoming language barriers, available anytime, anywhere, via...

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accessiBe

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This software helps congregations ensure that people with disabilities can access their...

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Freddy DeAnda

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Este consultor es un pastor, autor, orador y podcaster Latino que provee cursos educativos...

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Bishop Jacqueline McCullough

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BBishop Jacqueline McCullough offers congregations inspiration and insight through her...

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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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RELEVANT Magazine

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

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Outreach Magazine

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Outreach Magazine is a by-monthly, non-denominational magazine for Christian churches that...

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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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