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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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The Ten Commandments of iPad Preaching

Written by a pastor, this article offers suggestions for pastors considering using computer...

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The Learning Congregation

This essay discusses eight behaviors of congregations that learn well.

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The Quick and Simple Congregational Asset-Mapping Experience

This article introduces asset mapping as a strategy that can have an immediate and powerful...

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Alternative to Worship?

This article describes an event designed to help young adults connect with their Jewish...

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Working with Consultants

This guide walks leaders through basic considerations to make before engaging an outside...

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Applying Positive Deviance

This article tells the story of seven congregations in Indiana that used positive deviance to...

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Church Facility Maintenance

This article offers best practices for maintaining a church facility with the goals of safety...

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Crowdfunding for Congregations and Faith-related Non-profits

This guide shares practical information about crowdfunding as a stewardship strategy.

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Group Processes that Facilitate Positive Change

This article discusses four effective processes that leaders can use to take a positive...

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Responding in Times of Crisis

Karen Goley

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Congregations Re-Imagined

Tim Shapiro

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Comedy and the Congregation

Matt Burke

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