Resources

This article explores the question of when a congregation should engage in formal strategic planning, arguing that although strategic plans...

The Congregational Asset Mapping Guide offers a complete toolkit to help congregations understand how their buildings, finances, human...

This web resource helps congregations discover how Asset Based Congregational Development (ABCD) can transform a church’s engagement...

This community-development guide helps congregations and organizations mobilize local strengths by teaching practical methods for identifying...

This educational handout helps congregations and community organizations create asset maps by outlining a clear, six-step process for...

Join Center for Congregations staffers Kara Faris, Dr. Terrance Bridges, Dr. JC Campbell and Matt Burke as they discuss the changes in...

This annual grant opportunity supports Christian churches that are creating innovative forms of ministry to impact their communities. Created...

This book helps congregations navigate pastoral succession by outlining a structured approach that prevents vacancies, maintains momentum,...

In the episode titled "Six Steps to Managing Ministry Projects and Processes" from the Spiritual Leadership Podcast, Dr. Paul Chappell...

Pastor Dave Fox and Pastor Eric Lehman from The Bridge Community Church in Decatur, Indiana join Shellie and Matt to talk about the impact...