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What Gets Celebrated Gets Replicated: Why Joy Drives Leadership

This article from the Lewis Center for Church Leadership reminds congregational leaders that the behaviors and values a church consistently celebrates are the behaviors and values that people learn to repeat, joy and celebration included. Author Brad Aycock relays the importance of celebration in congregational life and encourages leaders to use it as a part of an effective leadership strategy. Believing that "Joy is not extra. It is essential infrastructure for leadership," Aycock offers...

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10 Church Volunteer Retention Strategies for 2026

This online article can help congregations create a process for volunteer training, recognition, and...

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For Such a Time as This: Black Church Gardens Are Evolving

This resource highlights the historic and evolving role of Black churches in addressing food insecurity through...

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