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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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Levels of Conflict - Based on the work of Speed Leas

This article summarizes Speed Leas' work on the five levels of congregational conflict.

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Engaging Young Adults

This data-packed report contains a summary of factors essential for improving young adult...

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Engaging Young Adults: A Resource from the Center for Congregations

Published by the Center for Congregations, this four-page article shares insights from Indiana...

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Relating to Contractors

This two-page guide from congregational experts offers commonsense tips and tools to get the...

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Strategic Planning

This two-page guide examines what to consider when beginning the strategic planning process,...

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Six Characteristics of a Missional Church

This article identifies the foundation of the missional church outlining six characteristics...

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Environmental Sustainability/ Stewardship

This article looks at ways to maximize congregational resources by minimizing the building's...

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Renovation or New Construction: From Dreams to Planning to Committees

This 12-page guide breaks down the planning and building process into manageable steps.

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Who Does What? A Guide to Design Professionals in Preservation

This article equips congregations to determine what type of building professional to hire...

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Karen Goley

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Comedy and the Congregation

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