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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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5 Truths about Diversity in the Church

This brief article focuses on what diversity is, why it happens, and how churches should view...

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Focusing on Belonging as part of D&I Strategy

This article lays out considerations for organizational Diversity & Inclusion, especially as...

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Embracing Liminal Space

This article defines transitional liminal space and offers a high-level understanding of how...

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How Can Nonviolent Communication (NVC) Be Helpful in these Transformative Times?

This article uses nonviolent communication to reflect on the problem of racism.

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Nonviolent Communication: Confronting Racism with Compassion

This article unpacks some causes of racism and explains nonviolent communication as a...

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Faith Online: Nonviolent Communication and Cultivating Empathy

This article articulates positive uses of nonviolent communication in online communication...

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50 Ways to Increase Active Engagement -Lewis Center

This article has strategies to recruit, motivate, organize, and equip volunteers.

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Alternative Worship

This article summarizes alternative worship's history and offers eight alternative worship...

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Staffing When You Can't Afford to Staff

This article considers practical ways to have “ volunteer staff” in your...

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Responding in Times of Crisis

Karen Goley

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Comedy and the Congregation

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