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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 short article offers practical and compassionate steps to support youth in the wake of mass violence.

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Responding to Gun Violence Concerns at Churches

This short article provides perspective and ideas for congregational security options.

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Let's Not Do Strategic Planning

Offering an alternative view to the traditional instinct to do strategic planning, the...

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Positive Change for Congregations

This article summarizes the experience of the Indianapolis Center for Congregations in...

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How to Talk with Farmers Under Stress

This article helps congregational leaders identify and effectively communicate with a...

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Social Media is Weird: A How-to Guide on Using Social Media for Ministry

This guide helps congregations understand the basics of using social media for ministry....

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Human-Centered AI: How Should the Church Engage With Emerging Artificial Intelligence Technologies?

This article helps congregational leaders explore how Christian theology can inform...

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The Ultimate Guide to AI, Pastors, and the Church

This article helps congregational leaders explore the growing influence of generative AI on...

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Safely returning to worship

Guidelines for preparing to transition back to in-person worship after COVID 19.

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New Vaccination Sites Opening for Seniors at Predominately African-American Churches

This article outlines how churches are distributing the COVID-19 vaccine.

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6 Ways to Respond When People Disagree with Your Church Reopening Plan

This article provides six ways for leaders to handle conflict and pushback about reopening.

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Karen Goley

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Comedy and the Congregation

Matt Burke

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