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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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Church Marketing 101: Preparing Your Church for Greater Growth

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Relating to Contractors

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This two-page guide from congregational experts offers commonsense tips and tools to get the...

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Strategic Planning in Congregations

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This practical article shares the insights of six congregations who hired strategic planning...

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Working with Architects

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Written by the resource experts at the Center for Congregations, this article details things...

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Selecting Fundraising Consultants

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Tax Guide for Churches and Religious Organizations: Benefits and Responsibilities under the...

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Created by the IRS, this booklet helps congregations ensure their compliance with the...

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Midjourney

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Midjourney is a generative AI tool that can create images from prompts, helping...

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Orthodox Pebbles

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This website provides a collection of children's ministry resources to help Orthodox...

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