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New Churches

This organization helps ministry leaders working to start a new congregation. New Churches...

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Preaching in the Purple Zone: Ministry in the Red-Blue Divide

This book equips clergy to skillfully preach and facilitate congregational dialogue about...

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Empty Houses: A Pastoral Approach to Congregational Closures

Written for clergy and lay leaders who are considering closing their doors, this resource...

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Sticky Faith Innovation: How Your Compassion, Creativity and Courage Can Support Teenagers'...

This book offers a step-by-step innovation process that equips youth leaders to serve...

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Sanctuary: A Discernment Guide for Congregations

This guide explains the immigration Sanctuary Movement and how congregations can support...

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Church Health Assessment Tool (CHAT)

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

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Dealing with Dangerous People

This article helps churches identify dangerous behaviors and outlines strategies for keeping...

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When the Word Leads Your Pastoral Search: Biblical Principles and Practices to Guide Your Search

This book will help pastoral search committees through every step of the process, starting...

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There's Hope for Your Church: First Steps to Restoring Health and Growth

This book uses hope as the key component to a healthy renewal of the church and offers a...

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The Aspen Group: Church Design Builder

This architecture firm helps congregations discover, envision, and design space for...

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