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Thriving in Bivocational Ministry, featuring Kris Bentley

This online podcast challenges the assumption that effective ministry depends on full-time clergy , and the conversation explores how bivocational ministry can become a sustainable and flourishing model for both pastors and congregations. Drawing on research, field experience, and insights from Kris Bentley's work with bivocational ministers, the episode contextualizes ministry as a shared endeavor in which clergy and laity partner together, embrace realistic expectations, and discover new...

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Homeless Community Chaplaincy

This online course offers congregations a homeless community chaplaincy training. With this course, Christian...

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The Faith Factor and Social Welfare: Evidence, Practice, Policy

This textbook offers congregational leaders an in-depth view of the work of faith-based organizations (FBOs) ...

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The Post-Quarantine Church: Six Urgent Challenges and Opportunities That Determine the Future

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This book provides coaching and strategies to live into the possibilities of the post...

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Church Recovery Guide: Adapt and Thrive After a Crisis

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This short book provides advice and steps to lead a congregation through crisis. These...

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Part-Time is Plenty: Thriving without Full-Time Clergy

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This book explores how to run effective ministries with lay leaders and a half- or...

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6 Ways to Grow a Thriving Facebook Group

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This short article has tips to create and manage a church Facebook group.

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With Science and Scripture, Pastor Fights Vaccine Skepticism

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Pastor Terris King shares how he encourages COVID-19 precautions in black communities...

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Best Practices for Posting Your Services to Social Media

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This article provides steps to prevent copyright issues for online worship and streaming...

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Roadmap to Reconciliation 2.0: Moving Communities into Unity, Wholeness, and Justice

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This book explains racial reconciliation and practical steps for predominantly white...

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Questions about How to Measure Online Attendance

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This article covers simple engagement metrics for worship and advice to improve virtual...

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Equitable Downsizing

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This article shares considerations for downsizing congregational staff in equitable and...

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