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The New Adapters: Shaping Ideas to Fit Your Congregation

This book focuses on a model of church-revitalization that keeps "good news to the poor"...

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Becoming a Storytelling Church

This article helps congregations launch their church-wide faith stories initiative. WIth...

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Safety in the Synagogue: How to Better Protect our Community

This video from American Jewish University describes practical approaches to enhancing...

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Small Group Leaders' Handbook: Developing Transformational Communities

This resource argues that small groups are all about transformation, providing an overview of...

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10 Things Your Congregation Can Do to Become More LGBTQ-Welcoming

This article for open and affirming congregations lists ideas to actively embrace LGBTQ...

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Center for Stewardship Leaders

This website includes Luther Seminary’s extensive online database of stewardship...

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Equipping Leaders: Stewardship

This webpage for stewardship resources offers a steady flow of new reflections, articles,...

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Beyond the Ordinary: Ten Strengths of U.S. Congregations

Based on research from the U.S. Congregational Life Survey, the authors identify ten strengths...

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Sauls Consulting Services, Inc

This organization helps congregations develop stewardship campaigns. Sauls Consulting...

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Liturgy for the Closing of a Church

This downloadable liturgy from the United Church of Canada is designed to be the final...

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