Resources

This book provides guidance and healthy practices to navigate ministry transitions. Written for graduating seminarians, first-time pastors will...

This collections of essays calls for urgent and cooperative action among disparate faith communities, with insights and guidance from...

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

This book provides clergy and congregational leaders with a four year plan for how to grow and develop stewardship.

Written by an organizational consultant, this book contains examples and strategies for healthy transitional changes that can be applied in...

This book analyzes the ingredients for growth, providing congregations with the tools to build a foundation on biblical preaching, holy living,...

This book combines theory and practical tips to place urban ministry front and center, defining the seven core values of urban ministry and...

This organization provides resources and training for congregations to establish a ministry of care and support for those in the midst of crisis...

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

This website, by author and professor in the Department of Religion at Boston University, Stephen Prothero, features clips of appearances from...