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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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Doing Planning Differently

This online article supports congregational leaders who are involved in planning, developing, and reassessing...

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Nonviolent Communication: Confronting Racism with Compassion

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

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Faith Online: Nonviolent Communication and Cultivating Empathy

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

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50 Ways to Increase Active Engagement

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The Lewis Center for Church Leadership believes that active, highly engaged congregations...

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Alternative Worship

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

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Staffing When You Can't Afford to Staff

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

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4 Low-Cost Summer Program Ideas for Families

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This article details creative activity ideas for children, teens, young adults, families, and...

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48 Older Adult Ministry Ideas

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This article gives an extensive list of ideas for activities and projects for an older adult...

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10 Back-to-School Outreach Ideas for Your Church

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This article lists several back-to-school activities that engage both the congregation and...

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Pastor's Anniversary: Cultural Resources

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This article highlights Black pastoral leadership with historical traditions and ideas to...

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