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Bivocational and Beyond: Educating for Thriving Multivocational Ministry

This book offers insights to congregational leaders who work one or more jobs beyond their...

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Covocational Pastoring: What It Is, and Why You Should Consider It, with Jon Sanders

This podcast episode helps congregational leaders understand how starting a side business...

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4 Practices to Help Small Church Stay Nimble and Open to Change

This online article is authored by Allen Stanton, an ordained elder in The United Methodist...

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7 Small Group Ministry Challenges And What To Do About Them

The staff at ChurchLeaders believes that with proper planning and thoughtful leadership,...

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Questions and Answers About the Minister's Housing Allowance

This short guide from GuideStone offers common questions and answers about ministerial...

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Why Clear Job Descriptions And Staff Structures Serve The Church

This comprehensive article provides rationale for strong job descriptions and then provides...

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Setting Church Budget Percentages That Keep Your Ministry Healthy and Growing

This article from Vanderbloemen offers a breakdown of key data to help congregations set a...

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Friendship at the Margins: Discovering Mutuality in Service and Mission

This resource offers congregations various ways to reflect upon and reconsider how they...

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Big Lessons from Little Places: Faithfulness and the Future in Small Congregations

This book argues that small congregations offer relevant lessons appropriate for any size of...

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COVID-19: Racial Equity and Social Justice Resources

This list of racial equity resources sheds light on disparities and provides tailored COVID-19...

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