Description
This resource draws insight from 15 different clergy and lay leaders to cover every major aspect of a congregational closing, from outlining the differences and similarities between the experiences of both the pastor and the congregants, to discussing the value of ritual and how to handle logistical aspects.
Features
insight from 15 clergy and lay leaders, decisions and dynamics in closings, stories about closings, and resources for leaders
Recommended Audience
Clergy and lay leaders
Cost
Purchase as book or e-book
Practical Applications
- Discuss what to do with the building, and how to manage congregational records and artifacts by reading the resource section of this resource with lay leaders.
- Start the process of planning for closure by reading the accounts of similar congregations in the story section.