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Missional Communities: The Rise of the Post-Congregational Church

This resource explores historical and current models of missional models, noting how they...

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Preparing to Build: Practical Tips and Experienced Advice to Prepare Your Church for a Building...

This comprehensive book takes readers through the complete building process from analysis to...

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Starting a Nonprofit at Your Church

This comprehensive book provides congregations with the necessary tools to decide whether or...

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Natural Church Development

This organization strengthens congregations by surveying congregants, planning for growth,...

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The In-Between Church: Navigating Size Transitions in Congregations

Written for congregations in the middle of a size transition, this book tackles issues...

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Why Church Buildings Matter: The Story of Your Space

This concise resource about congregation buildings will help guide conversations on how to...

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Youth Ministry in the Black Church: Centered in Hope

Based on a study of more than 800 congregations, this resource draws from the experience of...

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Transforming Church in Rural America

Based on the experiences of the author as a rural pastor, this book dispels false...

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"The Ethnic Church" in Changing Faiths: Latinos and the Transformation of American Religion

This article identifies three distinct ethnic characteristics of congregations frequented by...

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Church Assessment Tool (CAT)

This congregational assessment from provides benchmark data to inform decisions about...

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