Resources

Written for clergy and lay leaders who are considering closing their doors, this resource offers an adaptable decision making process and steps...

This resource draws insight from 15 different clergy and lay leaders to cover every major aspect of a congregational closing, from outlining the...

This book is written for clergy and lay leaders of congregations struggling to break through the attendance size barrier and uses organizational...

This book argues that small congregations offer relevant lessons appropriate for any size of congregation, and focuses on how a tight-knit...

This organization provides practice-based learning cohorts, retreats, and leadership training for Jewish leaders and lay leaders.

This book encourages an intergenerational approach to ministry and explores that idea through scripture, theology, theories, and stories....

This practical resource gives readers helpful approaches and suggestions for engaging laity in congregational leadership, and would be...

This article looks at the story of one church's closure and describes how signs of death and resurrection can co-exist simultaneously.

This web resource offers a professional yet succinct overview of mental health issues, written in lay language, and summarizes the basics...

This panel discussion considers what role parishioners, lay leaders, and clergy can play to support families of children or adults with special...