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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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Gun Violence 101: Cheat Sheet Responding to the Call to Prevent Gun Violence

This short guide orients readers to the issue of gun violence, provides strategies, and...

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Are You Thinking Strategically

This article provides six leadership strategies to navigate change.

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Thema Bryant: Churches play a crucial role in providing mental health support and advocating for...

This interview with American Psychological Association President and AME elder Thema Bryant...

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Congregations' Largest Sources of Concern and Pride

Based on responses from 15,000 congregations in 2020, this document represents what...

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Bivocationalism Has Historic Roots and Modern Benefits

As congregation sizes decrease, more clergy consider the need to be bi-vocational....

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Coping While Black: A Season of Traumatic News Takes a Psychological Toll

This article describes how racism can cause post-traumatic stress which in turn can affect...

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How People of Color Can Experience Grief Differently Than White People

This online article describes the fact that marginalized communities are affected by loss...

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Latino Mental Health

This article succinctly summarizes the complexities facing the Latino community regarding...

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Statistics Show Mental Health Awareness Benefits Churches

This articles discusses how churches can benefit from discussing mental health together.

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Karen Goley

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Congregations Re-Imagined

Tim Shapiro

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Comedy and the Congregation

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