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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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Generational IQ: Christianity Isn't Dying, Millennials Aren't the Problem, and the Future Is Bright
This book looks at generational realities through a faith lens. Author Haydn Shaw explains how the life and...
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A Bigger Table: Building Messy, Authentic, and Hopeful Spiritual Community
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Through this pastor's story, learn how to confront exclusive attitudes and build inclusive...
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The Life Cycle and Stages of Congregational Development
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This article presents a life cycle model that can help leaders understand their congregation's...
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The Order of Service for the Closing of a Church
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This download contains a Roman Catholic liturgy template for the closing of a church.
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Big Lessons from Little Places: Faithfulness and the Future in Small Congregations
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This book argues that small congregations offer relevant lessons appropriate for any size of...
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Parish Size: Categories, Dynamics, and Issues
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This article will help growing congregations identify new needs due to their size and how to...
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My Top 10 Church Planting Tips
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Written by a church planter serving in Chicago, this article offers 10 church planting tips.
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Everybody Belongs, Serving Together: Inclusive Church Ministry with People with Disabilities
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This resource serves as a primer for volunteers, staff, and congregants on the inclusion of...
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A Many Colored Kingdom: Multicultural Dynamics for Spiritual Formation
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This book examines how America's increased diversity impacts spiritual formation, addressing...
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Using the Resources of the Web to Research a Congregation
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This article offers tips and tools to help a congregation better understand the needs of...
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Planning and Project Management for Congregational Leaders
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Asset Mapping Tools for Spiritual and Mental Wellness
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