Abby Miller

Director of Northeast

Abby Miller consults with congregations in northeast Indiana. She has experience resource consulting with congregations from her year as a Center intern in 2018. Abby received her undergraduate degree in ministry leadership from International House of Prayer University in Kansas City and her master’s degree in ministry at Indiana Wesleyan University-Wesley Seminary. She enjoys design and creativity in her free time.

Contributions From Abby Miller

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Pathways of Growth

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Church Sermon Resources

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Appreciative Team Building

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Sermon Resources for Pastors

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Not Your Parent's Offering Plate: A New Vision for Financial Stewardship

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This book teaches leaders how to cast a vision of generosity that empowers congregations to...

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ULEAD Cards

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This deck of cards helps facilitate team building through conversational games and follow...

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Ten Assumptions of Appreciative Inquiry

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This article provides the basic values of Appreciative Inquiry.

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A Spirituality of Fundraising Workbook Edition

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This workbook provides instruction and space for reflection on the "why” and...

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Seven Women: And the Secret of Their Greatness

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This book tells the inspiring stories of faithful women who profoundly impacted history.

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Secure Community Network: Houses of Worship

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This article shares the possible threats and their effects on synagogues.

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Educated

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This memoir describes an isolated, abusive, fundamentalist childhood, which was redeemed...

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See No Stranger: A Memoir and Manifesto of Revolutionary Love

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In this memoir, a Sikh woman of color pushes past her discomfort to drive change through...

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After Doubt

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This book leads the reader through a journey of doubt, creating an infrastructure to question...

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The Other Half of Church: Christian Community, Brain Science and Overcoming Spiritual Stagnation

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Discipleship Pastor Michael Hendricks shares how brain science changed the way he approaches...

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How do I setup my church to receive Facebook Donations?

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This 11-minute video shows how to add a “ Donate” button to a congregational...

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Veritas Professional Development

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This organization offers professional development services that can help congregational...

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Church Clarity

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This organization evaluates whether a congregation’s website clearly communicates...

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Center For Faith, Sexuality & Gender

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This online resource hub serves as a guide to congregations engaging with the complexities...

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A War Of Loves: The Unexpected Story of a Gay Activist Discovering Jesus

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This book helps congregations engage with the complexities of faith and sexuality through a...

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Latinx Therapy

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This organization provides Latinx therapists and educators for those in the Latinx...

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Mental Health and the Black Church

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This article outlines the plight of the African American church specifically after Covid-19...

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Mental Health and the Church: Seeking the Whole Story

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This article helps congregations understand the Church’s role in supporting mental...

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Mental Health Awareness and the Church

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This article helps congregations understand the importance of mental health awareness...

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Mental Health in the Church & Community

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This book provides information regarding mental illness and mental health conditions and...

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Fresh Ministries

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This website offers training and coaching for congregational leaders. Pastor Tony...

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Ministry Spark

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This web resource offers congregational leaders resources and inspiration for their...

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Clergy Coaching Network

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This organization helps congregational leaders develop their leadership skills through...

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PastorServe

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This organization supports congregational leaders by offering coaching, crisis support, and...

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Faith Teams

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This software provides support to congregations seeking to streamline their operations and...

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Wonder Ink

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This website offers an online Bible-based curriculum for congregations’ early...

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Each+Every

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This organization helps congregational leaders with designing and developing brands,...

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Holy Post

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This web resource produces podcasts, articles, and videos that help congregations explore...

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Global Immersion

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This organization helps Christian clergy and lay leaders develop skills as peacemakers and...

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Black Congregations are Developing Housing on Church Land

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This article helps congregations interested in responding to the housing crisis through...

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Struggling With What to Do With Your Church Building? Here is How to Find Help

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This article provides resources and strategies for congregations that are beginning to...

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Churches by Daniels

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This organization provides construction consulting, architectural design, and construction...

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Clergy Financial Resources

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This organization offers services for clergy and congregations around HR solutions,...

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Ep. 039 | Justin Romine: The Importance of HR for Churches

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Hosted by Scott and Casey with Church Leadership Lab, this podcast video is a conversation...

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Grant Readiness Series: A Comprehensive Guide to Navigating DEI Policies for Churches

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This article supports congregational leaders as they develop DEI policies that might...

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MediaMinistry.Church

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Media Ministry is an organization that works with congregational leaders in developing...

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Using Social Media to Spread the Gospel in Your Family of Parishes

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This article provides tips on how congregations can use social media to spread the Gospel...

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AJaytheCeo

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This YouTube Channel helps congregations take advantage of technology to reach a larger...

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Sheepdog Church Security

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Sheepdog Church Security is an organization based in Indianapolis that does training and...

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Black Pastors Work to Protect Churches from Violence - In and Outside the Community

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This article highlights Black pastors in urban St. Louis who are taking steps to protect...

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Care for Pastors

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This organization supports pastors and their families by providing a safe place and...

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Clinic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC)

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This Catholic organization provides legal help to immigrants in the United States by...

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Kids In Need Of Defense (KIND)

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This organization provides comprehensive services to surround unaccompanied migrant...

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Crisis Response International (CRI)

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This organization provides training and resources for congregations interested in...

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Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS)

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This organization works with congregations to organize volunteers who repair and rebuild...

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How Can Churches Use AI Technology?

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This article offers congregational leaders inspiration for using artificial intelligence...

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Pulpit AI

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This software helps congregational leaders streamline writing and communications by...

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Ten Ways To Engage People Who Worship Online

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This article helps congregations engage their online audience. The author, Jim Keat, values...

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How To Start a Prayer Ministry Online for Free

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This article helps congregations create an online prayer ministry. Vanco values...

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How To Improve Your Online Church Ministry with Life.Church

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This engaging video helps congregations refine or create their online ministry. Hosted by...

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Center For Faith And Children

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This website provides children's ministers with resources. The Center for Faith and...

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Trauma-Informed Children's Ministry

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This video offers congregational leaders insight into the needs of children who have...

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Christian Leaders Institute (CLI)

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This organization supports congregational leaders who want to learn new ministry skills....

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Family Formation

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Family Formation provides Catholic parishes and families with curriculum for family faith...

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USA Hispanic Educational Ministries

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This organization helps Hispanic/Latino congregational leaders, specifically within the...

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Center for Asian American Christianity

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This organization, from Princeton Theological Seminary, offers resources for Asian American...

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The Ultimate Guide To Understanding Your Church Target Audience

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This article helps congregations identify and speak to their target audience. Firm...

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Using Data To Discover Your Church's Target Audience

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This video episode of the Church Leadership Lab Podcast helps congregations learn about the...

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Us Census Bureau

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This website provides congregational leaders with specific information regarding...

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Christian Expedition

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This organization helps congregations plan and execute tours of the Christian Holy Lands....

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Goff Companies

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This organization helps congregations identify their space needs and take steps to...

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Ministry Essentials

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Ministry Essentials is an organization that helps congregations navigate their financial...

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Becoming a Storytelling Church

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

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Why Storytelling Is Crucial For The Church (and How to Overcome Challenges)

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This video supports congregational leaders learning about storytelling in their...

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Wonderstory

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This organization helps congregations create animations as faith explainers and for...

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Small Groups.com: Building a Thriving Community

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This website, from Christianity Today, helps congregations facilitate their small groups....

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How To Create A Welcoming Small Group Environment

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This article supports congregational leaders that want to connect with God and others....

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8 Practices To Help Newcomers Feel They Belong

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This article helps congregations learn about how to be a more welcoming community. Small...

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Welcoming The Stranger: Small Group

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This interactive curriculum helps congregations learn about immigration through the lens of...

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The Church Budget & General Fund: A Guide

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This article helps congregations learn about budget creation. Smart Church Solutions...

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How To Create A Church Budget

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In this YouTube video about church budgeting, Matt, from ChurchTrac Software, offers the...

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Church Budget Planning Worksheet

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This template helps congregations think through their expenses in order to create a working...

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The Lead Pastor

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This website supports congregational leaders in the work of the ministry that is not taught...

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Church Strategic Planning: Brandon Kelley on Leading with Clarity and Courage

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This video helps congregations navigate a strategic plan internally. With this video,...

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Focus: The Ultimate Strategic Planning Tool

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This game helps congregations move through the strategic planning process. With Focus, The...

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CEO Board Services

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Kurt Senske of CEO-Board Services provides leadership expertise for mission-oriented...

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Church Asset Mapping

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This web resource, adapted from the ACTS Coaches Guide, helps leaders in a congregation...

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Planning In The Small Church: Focusing On Gifts To Fulfill God's Call

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This book, rooted in worship and best practices, helps small congregations learn how to...