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

This article provides resources and strategies for congregations that are beginning to evaluate the future of their building and property. Author Elizabeth Lynn of the Lake Institute on Faith and Giving encourages congregations to start slow and gather inspiration from other congregations. To begin this process, the article offers three actions congregations can take to get started and a robust guide to organizations that support congregations through this process.

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Processing the tragedy of school shootings

This short article offers practical and compassionate steps to support youth in the wake of mass violence.

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33 Ideas to Partner with Local Schools

This article helps congregational leaders, particularly those of small churches, consider practical ways to...

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The Developmental Relationships Framework

This printable page reminds youth leaders of healthy developmental strategies to nuture young...

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Basic Field Guide to the Positive Deviance Approach

This article provides a basic overview of positive deviance, an asset-based approach to...

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Setting Wages and Benefits for Church Staff

This five-part guide provides technical and creative insights to manage personnel, budgets...

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How to Have Helpful Conversations About Race in the Church: An Anti-Racism Resource

This 11-page guide offers a process and tools to engage in important conversations regarding...

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Handling Conflict

This thorough resource, covering 12 different aspects of conflict, identifies negative and...

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Avoiding All-Out Church War

This pack of eight articles educates readers about conflict and how to mitigate it in a...

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Vital Congregations

This study of leaders across ten faith traditions defines spiritual vitality, reveals which...

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Community and Congregational Listening: Coaching and Practices from Online Sessions

This brief article offers practical wisdom to take the pulse of the congregation and its...

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Four Guiding Principles for Managing a Polarized Congregation

This article equips leaders to navigate conflict in the congregation.

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