Resources

Written by the United Methodist Bishop of Missouri, this book outlines five congregational practices of an effective congregation, detailing the...

Drawing from the author's experience leading a multi-racial church, this book looks at the state of racial relationships within the United...

Based on research from the U.S. Congregational Life Survey, the authors identify ten strengths found in vital congregations, including...

This resource takes a historical and contemporary approach to ethics that will help the reader understand the nature and purpose of Christian...

This resource offers guidance for worship planners in congregations going through difficulty and identifies key considerations for worship life....

This organization provides scholarly research and resources about a variety of topics related to religion, from trends in American religion to...

This website is a general purpose site containing dozens of articles and blogs on information such as preaching, teaching, worship, reaching,...

This website for the National Congregations Study provides data and survey results that pertain to numerous congregational matters, such as age...

This article contains an interview with the senior pastor of River City Community Church in Chicago and discusses issues and questions of...

Written by a seminary professor, this article offers tips for leaders to keep in mind as they offer virtual worship.