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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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10 Ways the Church is Responding to Mental Health Needs

This online article provides congregational leaders with insight into10 meaningful ways the church is...

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Young Adult: Taking a Coalition Approach to Young Adult Ministry

This brief article provides rationale and models for imaginative and fruitful engagement with...

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Smaller Congregations Share Ideas in Quest to Stay Vibrant

This article looks at the efforts of Jewish congregations and judicatories to address the...

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Does a Congregation's Location Influence Its Effectiveness?

This article argues that congregations can be successful regardless of their location,...

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The Challenges of Pastoring a Smaller Membership Church

This article identifies ten challenges that small church pastors might face while offering...

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ENERGY STAR® Action Workbook for Congregations

This government publication provides congregational facility managers with useful information...

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Confessions of a Church Merger Pastor

This article contains an interview of a pastor who reflects on the experience of his...

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Stop Taking Attendance

This article argues that congregations should focus more on overall impact versus attendance....

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Against the Current: The Unexpected Challenges of Multi-Ethnic Ministry

This article contains an interview with the senior pastor of River City Community Church in...

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Parish Size: Categories, Dynamics, and Issues

This article will help growing congregations identify new needs due to their size and how to...

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