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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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Abortions, Guns and Trump: A Church Group Tries to Navigate America's Divisions
This article outlines how one congregation deals with political polarization among its...
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6 Keys to Create Volunteer-Friendly AV Rooms
This article suggests ways to simplify worship technology so it can be run by volunteers.
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Elderly & Living Alone in Rural Mississippi
This article details the story of an elderly man as a case study of how family, friends, and...
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With Science and Scripture, Pastor Fights Vaccine Skepticism
Pastor Terris King shares how he encourages COVID-19 precautions in black communities through...
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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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The Church has a Role to Play in Implementing COVID Vaccine
This article explores biblical reasons to support the COVID-19 vaccine with actionable steps...
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"You Can't Quit Smoking for Someone Else": Technical Problems and Adaptive Challenges
The easily readable article explains the differences between technical and adaptive...
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4 Opportunities for the Church in the Current Political Tension
This article shares strategies for congregations to be part of the solution during divisive...
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Avoiding Splits – Fighting Fair in Church: Guidelines for an Effective Church...
This article addresses the problem of church conflict and the lack of training for pastors to...
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