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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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Lewis Center for Church Leadership

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Practicing Witness: A Missional Vision of Christian Practices

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This concise book offers a history and definition of missional theology, focusing on...

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The Missional Church in Perspective: Mapping Trends and Shaping the Conversation

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This book examines the multitude of definitions for the term "missional" before offering...

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WordPress

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This organization hosts template-based websites and allows users to customize their web...

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Part-Time Pastor, Full-Time Church

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Written by someone with first-hand experience, this book shows how the part-time clergy model...

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MissioRelate: Becoming a Church of Missional Small Groups

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This resource looks at the future of small group ministry and offers the missional church...

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Church Health Assessment Tool (CHAT)

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This survey is designed to be used during times of change, periods of new development, and...

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Family Life Centers and Congregations

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This article offers insight and guidance to congregations contemplating building a Family Life...

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365 Ideas for Recruiting, Retaining, Motivating and Rewarding Your Volunteers: A Complete Guide...

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This resource shows how to properly recruit, retain, and motivate volunteers, and covers...

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