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Abortions, Guns and Trump: A Church Group Tries to Navigate America's Divisions

This article outlines how one congregation deals with political polarization among its...

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Avoiding Splits – Fighting Fair in Church: Guidelines for an Effective Church...

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

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Stilling the Storm: Worship and Congregational Leadership in Difficult Times

This resource offers guidance for worship planners in congregations going through difficulty...

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Insights Into: Congregational Conflict

Part of a series produced by Faith Communities Today, this article analyzes the results of two...

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Dream Teams: Working Together Without Falling Apart

This book describes collaborative and successful teamwork with examples and good practices. ...

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Using Nonprofits for God's Purposes

This blog post discusses things to think about when considering a nonprofit startup.

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Interfaith Network on Mental Illness

This organization helps congregations develop awareness and skills for supporting...

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Behavioral Covenants in Congregations: A Handbook for Honoring Differences

This book offers ground rules and strategies for handling disagreement.

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Uproar: Calm Leadership in Anxious Times

Through the lens of Murray Bowen's Family Systems theory, this book provides specific ways...

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4 Opportunities for the Church in the Current Political Tension

This article shares strategies for congregations to be part of the solution during divisive...

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