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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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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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Showing Up with Questions: Listening in a New Setting

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This article explores how pastors and congregational leaders can begin a new ministry...

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11 Steps to Transition from Full-Time Ministry as a Bi-Vocational Pastor

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This article helps congregational leaders plan their transition from full-time ministry to...

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10 Ways to Care for the Emotional Health of Your Congregation During a Pastoral Transition

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This online article acknowledges that pastoral transitions often generate grief,...

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Pastoral Transition Survival Guide: How to Navigate a Pastoral Search and Transition

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This article overviews points to consider and practical steps for congregations entering...

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Pastoral Transition Resources for Small Churches: A Complete Guide

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This short article from Ministry.net sets out a timeline and steps for a congregation to...

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Keys to a Healthy, Successful and Flourishing Church Merger

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The resource "Keys to a Healthy, Successful, and Flourishing Church Merger" on xpastor.org...

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Conducting Asset Mapping

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Conducting Asset Mapping is a structured guide from the Responding to Youth with Mental...

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What Gets Celebrated Gets Replicated: Why Joy Drives Leadership

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This article from the Lewis Center for Church Leadership reminds congregational leaders...

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