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Toward the Better Country: Church Closure and Resurrection

This book draws from interviews with clergy and lay leaders from over 40 different churches to...

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Principles for Leaders to Keep in Mind in Merging Congregations

This article lists the eight principles of a successful church merger.

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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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We Look for the Resurrection of the Dead

This article looks at the story of one church's closure and describes how signs of death and...

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How the Church Can Serve Society by Changing the Way it Handles Property

This article shares a conversation between Duke University's Faith and Leadership...

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Ending Well

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

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