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Dealing with Neighborhood Transitions in Your Church, Part 2: Congregational Relocation

Part of a four-part series on ministry in changing neighborhoods, this article offers five...

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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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Congregational Tool Box for Prison Ministry

This article addresses reasons for congregations to become involved with outreach to prisoners...

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Center for Congregational Resources at Samford University

This organization helps clergy and congregations understand their challenges and possibilities...

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44 Questions for Congregational Self-Appraisal

This list provides 44 assessment questions, ranging from staff to identity, to consider before...

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Community and Congregational Listening: Coaching and Practices from Online Sessions

This brief article offers practical wisdom to take the pulse of the congregation and its...

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The Quick and Simple Congregational Asset-Mapping Experience

This article introduces asset mapping as a strategy that can have an immediate and powerful...

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Empty Houses: A Pastoral Approach to Congregational Closures

Written for clergy and lay leaders who are considering closing their doors, this resource...

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Family Systems and Congregational Life: A Map for Ministry

Pastor and author R. Robert Creech believes in the importance and effectiveness of the...

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Your Volunteers: From Come and See to Come and Serve

This practical guide explains how to sustain a thriving volunteer corps by establishing a...

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