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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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Do-It-Yourself Energy Audit for Congregations

In this article, Kansas Interfaith Power and Light offers a five-step process to help...

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Family Life Centers and Congregations

This article offers insight and guidance to congregations contemplating building a Family Life...

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How to Shape Your Church's Culture

This article from LifeWay provides an introduction to understanding what defines church...

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Choosing a Site

This article offers congregations topics to consider before selecting a piece of property to...

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Flexible Space

This article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of converting your facility into a...

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Sharing God's House

This concise article provides a helpful guide for congregations considering sharing space with...

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The ‘Pay What You Want' Experiment at Synagogues

This New York Times article profiles various congregations that are trying new ways of...

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The Clearness Committee: A Communal Approach to Discernment in Retreats

This article describes the Quaker practice "clearness committee" and instructs the reader in...

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The Life Cycle and Stages of Congregational Development

This article presents a life cycle model that can help leaders understand their congregation's...

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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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