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The Missional Church… Simple

Provided by Jeff Maguire, lead pastor of Mariners Church in Mission Viejo, CA, this web...

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The Power of Positive Deviance: How Unlikely Innovators Solve the World's Toughest Problems

This resource introduces positive deviance as an ideal problem-solving model, describing how...

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Almost Christian: What the Faith of Our Teenagers is Telling the American Church

This book addresses the future of faith in the next generation, looking at four...

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Faith Formation 2020: Designing the Future of Faith Formation

This resource presents diverse ways to look at the future of faith formation, highlighting...

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SimpleGive: Online giving made simple

This customizable giving platform allows congregations to select a variety of services a la...

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Five Strategic Advantages of Small Churches

This article identifies and details five strengths of smaller congregations while providing...

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The Inclusive Church: Helping Churches Successfully Include Children with Special Needs

This blog is for congregational leaders desiring resources for special needs inclusion,...

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American Religion: Contemporary Trends

This resource summarizes survey findings to provide a broad overview of trends in American...

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What Every Pastor Should Know: 101 Indispensable Rules of Thumb for Leading Your Church

This toolkit lists 101 rules that can be applicable for nearly any congregation, and includes...

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New Life through Shared Ministry: Moving from Volunteering to Mission

This resource examines the shared ministry system as a way for congregations to support lay...

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