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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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Best Practices for Mosque and Community Safety

This article from the Council on American-Islamic Relations offers practical steps to protect...

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Sexual Assault Response Teams: Coordinating Our Response to Sexual Assault (SART)

This online guide outlines the roles of Sexual Assault Response Teams (SART) so congregations...

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Have Smartphones Destroyed a Generation?

This article explores the iGeneration, statistics on the use of smart phones, and how it...

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Ten Assumptions of Appreciative Inquiry

This article provides the basic values of Appreciative Inquiry.

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10 Things I Wish Every Christian Leader Knew About Gay Teens in Their Church

From a traditional marriage perspective, this article has concrete suggestions to relate with...

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10 Things Your Congregation Can Do to Become More LGBTQ-Welcoming

This article for open and affirming congregations lists ideas to actively embrace LGBTQ...

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A Christian Conversation Guide

This guide for open and affirming congregations suggests how to build a safe and inclusive...

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A Quick Guide for LGBTQ Inclusion

This guide for affirming congregations includes tips to create an inclusive community for...

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Opioid Epidemic Practical Toolkit: Helping Faith and Community Leaders Bring Hope and Healing to...

This 24-page toolkit from the Department of Health offers opioid-awareness resources for...

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Karen Goley

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Comedy and the Congregation

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