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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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Stories Can Transform Your Church's Stewardship

This online article explores how storytelling can reshape congregational attitudes toward giving by reframing...

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Should Your Church Start a Nonprofit?

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This concise article will be helpful for any congregation beginning to think about starting a...

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Insights Into: The Compassionate Congregation

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This article provides concrete suggestions for congregations seeking to become more involved...

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Reaching Out to Singles Assessment Pack

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This training pack contains eight stand-alone assessment tools designed to guide conversations...

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Young Adult: Taking a Coalition Approach to Young Adult Ministry

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This brief article provides rationale and models for imaginative and fruitful engagement with...

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Smaller Congregations Share Ideas in Quest to Stay Vibrant

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This article looks at the efforts of Jewish congregations and judicatories to address the...

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Does a Congregation's Location Influence Its Effectiveness?

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This article argues that congregations can be successful regardless of their location,...

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The Challenges of Pastoring a Smaller Membership Church

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This article identifies ten challenges that small church pastors might face while offering...

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ENERGY STAR® Action Workbook for Congregations

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This government publication provides congregational facility managers with useful information...

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Confessions of a Church Merger Pastor

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This article contains an interview of a pastor who reflects on the experience of his...

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