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Church Governance: What Leaders Must Know to Conduct Legally Sound Church Business

Many congregational leaders may not name administrative governance as high on their list of...

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National Congregations Study

This website for the National Congregations Study provides data and survey results that...

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When Better Isn't Enough: Evaluation Tools for the 21st Century Church

This book offers a 3-step process for effective congregational leadership evaluations,...

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The Hidden Lives of Congregations: Discerning Church Dynamics

This book takes leaders below the surface to unpack the corporate nature of church...

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Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations

Written by the United Methodist Bishop of Missouri, this book outlines five congregational...

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Empowering Laity, Engaging Leaders: Tapping the Root for Ministry

This practical resource gives readers helpful approaches and suggestions for engaging laity...

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The Church Leader's Guide to Personality and Performance Assessments

This article helps congregational leaders understand the framework and purpose behind 15...

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The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast

This podcast helps congregational leaders learn from fellow leaders in entrepreneurship,...

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Equitable Downsizing

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

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Beyond the Ordinary: Ten Strengths of U.S. Congregations

Based on research from the U.S. Congregational Life Survey, the authors identify ten strengths...

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