Kara Faris

Kara Faris is the Center for Congregation’s director of resource grants and resource consulting, as well as a resource consultant to congregations.

Contributions From Kara Faris

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Youth Ministry

Kara Faris

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Making Youth Ministry Matter

The purpose of youth ministry is to foster the personal development of faith, theology and...

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PURE Ministries

This organization provides conferences and speakers for congregations to learn about the...

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Special Touch Ministry, Inc.

This congregation has a wide variety of resources, including retreats, conferences, and...

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Including People with Disabilities in Faith Communities: A Guide for Service Providers, Families...

This resource helps support congregations in their quest towards becoming places of welcome...

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Friendship Ministries

This organization provides resources and evangelism training to reach individuals who have...

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The Inclusive Church: Helping Churches Successfully Include Children with Special Needs

This blog is for congregational leaders desiring resources for special needs inclusion, such...

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Slow Church: Cultivating Community in the Patient Way of Jesus

This book challenges congregations to move away from fast-pace consumerism and focus on living...

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Fundraising Guide

This guide aids congregational leaders with fundraising planning, such as deciding whether to...

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Fresh Expressions

This organization helps local faith leaders create new kinds of church and meet modern...

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The Tech-Wise Family: Everyday Steps for Putting Technology in Its Proper Place

This book takes readers beyond the what, where, and when of technology to outline a better...

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Crowdfunding 101: How to Run a Successful Campaign, from Prep through Appreciation!

This hour-long recorded webinar provides an overview of crowdfunding with step-by-step...

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4D Impact: Smash Barriers Like a Smart Church

This book has four principles to develop healthy and growing churches: technology,...

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Guide for Christian Funerals During COVID-19

Prompted by COVID-19 health concerns, this ecumenical funeral guide shares logistical...

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Adult Survivors of Child Abuse (ASCA)

ASCA is a national support group for adult survivors of physical, sexual, and emotional child...

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Eight Steps for Selecting Fundraising Counsel

This succinct and practical article outlines an eight-step process for choosing fundraising...

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Staffing When You Can't Afford to Staff

This article considers practical ways to have “ volunteer staff” in your...

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God and Race: A Guide for Moving Beyond Black Fists and White Knuckles

This book models how to start necessary conversations about race, encourage unity, and foster...

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God and Race (study guide plus streaming video)

The study guide and short videos are a non-threatening way to dialog about race and faith....