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Struggling With What to Do With Your Church Building? Here is How to Find Help

This article provides resources and strategies for congregations that are beginning to evaluate the future of their building and property. Author Elizabeth Lynn of the Lake Institute on Faith and Giving encourages congregations to start slow and gather inspiration from other congregations. To begin this process, the article offers three actions congregations can take to get started and a robust guide to organizations that support congregations through this process.

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Processing the tragedy of school shootings

This blog offers faith leaders guidance on helping youth and congregations process grief and trauma from school...

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Rural Church Pastors Face Obstacles with Optimism, Survey Shows

This online research article draws on a national study of pastors serving in rural and small-town contexts ...

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15 Winter Outreach Ideas for Every Church

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This article helps congregations to aid their community and other congregations during the...

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Serving Others: Make a Cold Weather Kit

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This article suggests a way congregations can lend aid to others during the winter through...

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Key Facts About Black Americans and Religion

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This article helps congregational leaders understand current religious beliefs, practices,...

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10 Ways to Make Your Church More Inclusive

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This online article outlines ten practical steps congregations can take to become more...

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Covocational vs. Bivocational: What's the Difference?

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This article helps the reader understand the difference between the terms "covocational"...

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A New Lens Can Ease the Strain of Ministry

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This article helps pastors who feel disillusioned with having to work a second job reframe...

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8 Adjustments Needed as Bivocational and Covocational Pastoral Roles Become the Norm

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This article by Karl Vaters introduces congregations to the changing landscape of...

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For Such a Time as This: Black Church Gardens Are Evolving

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This resource highlights the historic and evolving role of Black churches in addressing...

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The Gift of Older Adult Ministry

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This article features an interview with former Columbia Theological Seminary Lifelong...

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