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Church Assessment Tool (CAT)

This congregational assessment from provides benchmark data to inform decisions about identity, clergy search, strategic planning or a financial campaign.

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Blessed: Ninety Days to Change Your World

This book offers a 90-day devotional that can help congregations commit to daily prayer. Author Ken Gurly,...

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Episode 256: Asset-Based Community Development with Meghan Killingsworth

This podcast episode is an interview of Pastor Meghan Killingsworth of First United Methodist Church of Sanford...

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Covocational vs. Bivocational: What's the Difference?

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This article helps the reader understand the difference between the terms "covocational"...

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Creating a Culture of Hospitality Within Your Church

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This blog post supports congregational leaders learning about hospitality in ministry or...

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What Systems Are Essential for a Healthy Church

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This 12-minute video from Lead Healthy, a collective of faith community organizations ...

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Ministry Strategy To Implement In 2026

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This online article helps congregational leaders create a clear ministry strategy from...

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Rural Church Pastors Face Obstacles with Optimism, Survey Shows

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This online research article draws on a national study of pastors serving in rural and...

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Showing Up with Questions: Listening in a New Setting

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This article explores how pastors and congregational leaders can begin a new ministry...

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Pastoral Transition Resources for Small Churches: A Complete Guide

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This short article from Ministry.net sets out a timeline and steps for a congregation to...

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Keys to a Healthy, Successful and Flourishing Church Merger

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The resource "Keys to a Healthy, Successful, and Flourishing Church Merger" on xpastor.org...

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Reclaiming Rural: Building Thriving Rural Congregations

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This book explains the unique opportunities of rural ministry, offering strategies to build...

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