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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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Leading Like Moses: 4 Ways To Know What To Delegate

This online article, adapted from Leveling the Chuch: Multiplying Your Ministry by Giving it Away, helps...

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Principles for Leaders to Keep in Mind in Merging Congregations

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This article lists the eight principles of a successful church merger.

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On Living in a Dying Church

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This article draws from the author's own experience, finding parallels between hospice...

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We Look for the Resurrection of the Dead

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This article looks at the story of one church's closure and describes how signs of death and...

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Getting the Help You Deserve

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This article shares how congregations can use resources starting with self-awareness and...

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Finding the Right Church Plant Model

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This article introduces and describes five church-planting models.

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Preaching Climate Justice

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This article explains why climate change is a Gospel issue and offers suggestions for framing...

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The Learning Congregation

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This essay discusses eight behaviors of congregations that learn well.

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Working with Consultants

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

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5 Reasons People Volunteer

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This article discusses five motivations people have for volunteering so that leaders can guide...

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