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Mobilizing Congregations: How Teams Can Motivate Members and Get Things Done

This resource examines all aspects of ministry teams --- how they function, benefits, and...

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Searching for Sunday: Loving, Leaving and Finding the Church

This book reflects on what it means to belong, leave, and rediscover the church, particularly...

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Smart Compassion: How to Stop "Doing Outreach" and Start Making Change

This guide offers congregations a relationship-rich model for community ministry that can...

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The New Breed: Understanding and Equipping the 21st Century Volunteer

This resource argues that 21st century volunteers are different, and thus, congregations must...

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The Soul of a Leader: Finding Your Path to Success and Fulfillment

Based off interviews with several leaders of various fields, this book shows the impact...

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The Cross and the Lynching Tree

This book draws a line between the central image of western Christianity, the cross, and the...

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Small-Church Pastors Adapt and Recover Kit (SPARK)

During the pandemic, this webpage helps small membership church leaders to adapt and...

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How Can Congregations Be Secure and Communities of Belonging at the Same Time?

This article from the Union for Reform Judaism blog helps Jewish leaders understand the...

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The State Of Groups: Trends and Best Practices for Group Ministry in Churches

This comprehensive report by Lifeway Research offers congregations research on the state of...

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Why Storytelling Is Crucial For The Church (and How to Overcome Challenges)

This video supports congregational leaders learning about storytelling in their...

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