This resource will increase the effectiveness of your congregation by providing a guide to planning for efficient meetings, covering basics such...

This book tells the story of how a church was able to merge with a thriving congregation to enter a new chapter in ministry, despite the...

This book shares insight into why and how small congregations can be strong and viable.

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

Written for companies, this resource will nonetheless be helpful for congregations as they answer a variety of positive questions designed to...

This article illustrates the difference between problem solving and addressing issues through Appreciative Inquiry, describing the benefits of...

This assessment helps potential church planters and their respective organizations identify strengths and development needs for both parties to...

This resource analyzes the strengths and shortcomings of traditional stewardship patterns to propose a new model to join the church with God's...

This article identifies and details five strengths of smaller congregations while providing anecdotal evidence for each.

This interactive toolkit from Advancement Project- Healthy City gives congregational leaders concrete strategies, steps, and 'how to's' when...