This short article explains how congregations can achieve transformative change by upholding tradition while introducing innovation and growth.

This article lists the eight principles of a successful church merger.

This article draws from the author's own experience, finding parallels between hospice ministry for a person and hospice ministry for a church.

This study of leaders across ten faith traditions defines spiritual vitality, reveals which factors help or hurt congregational vitality, and offers strategies to improve vitality.

Written by an architect, this reflective article asks questions about how God's presence is experienced and the purpose of a religious community's facilities.

This brief article provides rationale and models for imaginative and fruitful engagement with and by young adults today.

This guide walks leaders through basic considerations to make before engaging an outside consultant and offers tools for entering into a consulting relationship.

This practical article shares the insights of six congregations who hired strategic planning consultants.

Written by the resource experts at the Center for Congregations, this article details things to think about when engaging an architect.