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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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Fusion: Turning First-Time Guests into Fully-Engaged Members of Your Church

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Filled with proven techniques, this book is a guide on how to welcome guests, providing...

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Practicing Discernment Together: Finding God's Way Forward in Decision Making

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This resource offers solid instruction on effective principles of discernment in addition to...

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Passing the Plate: Why American Christians Don't Give Away More Money

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Written by sociologists, this book expands on why American Christians are reluctant to give,...

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Faith & Leadership

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The Faith & Leadership website, courtesy of Leadership Education at Duke Divinity, offers a...

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Ecofaith: Creating and Sustaining Green Congregations

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This book offers a unique perspective on how a sustainable lifestyle can positively impact...

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We Make a Life By What We Give

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This collection of essays offers a distinctive approach to generosity through reflections from...

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Insights Into: Congregational Conflict

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Part of a series produced by Faith Communities Today, this article analyzes the results of two...

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The New Breed: Understanding and Equipping the 21st Century Volunteer

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This resource argues that 21st century volunteers are different, and thus, congregations must...

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Enduring Connections: Creating a Preschool and Children's Ministry

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Written by a children's ministry specialist, this resource launches a conversation on a...

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