Resources

This resource is a good starting point for those thinking about starting a new church --- read about the story of Journey Church in New York...

Designed to help pastors and staff members become efficient leaders and administrators, this book combines a mix of theory with practical...

This resource is written for pastors in a new congregation, helping them assess trust level, learning how to deal with difficult behavior, and...

This article addresses the problem of church conflict and the lack of training for pastors to handle it.

This organization provides scholarly research and resources about a variety of topics related to religion, from trends in American religion to...

Luther Seminary believes that "Good Preaching Changes Lives" and offers this web resource to support congregational leaders in their aim to...

This article identifies ten challenges that small church pastors might face while offering suggestions to address such obstacles.

Hymnary.org is a website designed as a resource for worship leaders. It helps pastors and musicians find hymns that relate to a particular...

This book offers advice for clergy to lead a healthier lives through spiritual growth and self-care.

This resource frames clergy transitions as a period with potential to strengthen relationships between the new pastor and the congregation.