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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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Facilitators, Consultants and Coaches – Which One Do I Need?

This article distinguishes the differences between facilitators, consultants, and coaches to...

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Trauma Addiction: Safety and Stabilization for the Addicted Survivor of Trauma

Written by a licensed mental health counselor, this article outlines treatment options, tools...

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A Door Set Open: Grounding Change in Mission and Hope

This book covers the basics of Family Systems Theory, identifying where congregations get...

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Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life (COEJL)

This organization promotes environmental stewardship through learning, action, and...

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Souls in Transition: The Religious and Spiritual Lives of Emerging Adults

This resource draws upon five years of research on emerging adults to help congregations from...

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