Resources

This classic book, written by Luther K. Snow, who served as the Director of the Congregational Asset Mapping Project for the Evangelical...

This theological guide provides a positive framework through which to view church stewardship, and focuses on the three essential questions...

This article reflects on hospitality and the stranger through the lens of immigration, touching on topics such as social justice, immigration,...

This resource contains a church closing liturgy that fits around the structure of a Sunday morning service of Word and Table.

This online article from the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America provides a pastoral transition...

This online document offers a brief but comprehensive overview of best practices for congregational leaders interested in developing a crisis...

This website, provided by Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), has curated do-it-yourself planning resources created across the ELCA...

This resource provides a theological and practical guide to closing a congregation.

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

This article outlines concrete, practical steps to follow for a church that has decided to close.