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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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Practical Models of Church Governance

This web resource guides congregations through different church governance models that...

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Church Governance: Exploring a variety of models for elder-minister relationships and leadership...

This article supports congregations in navigating the complexities of church governance,...

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Different Forms of Church Government

This article empowers congregations to explore different systems of church governance and...

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Relationships: Clergy and Congregation

This article educates congregations on the importance of the clergy-congregation...

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Saving the Farm: Heartland Clergy Train to Prevent Agriculture Workers' Suicides

This article helps rural congregational leaders explore the role congregations can have in...

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How to Talk with Farmers Under Stress

This article helps congregational leaders identify and effectively communicate with a...

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Social Media is Weird: A How-to Guide on Using Social Media for Ministry

This guide helps congregations understand the basics of using social media for ministry....

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Sabbaticals for Ministers: The Benefits for Pastors and Congregations

This well-researched article makes a clear and compelling case for the ministry sabbatical...

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Conflict Prevention and Mediation in the Jewish Tradition

This article provides an overview on conflict resolution and mediation in contemporary and...

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Responding in Times of Crisis

Karen Goley

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Congregations Re-Imagined

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Comedy and the Congregation

Matt Burke

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