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Church Workers' Quick Reference Guide For Disasters And Pandemics

This 14-page online, downloadable resource provides congregations with a practical guide for how to be prepared for crises and how to respond in case disaster strikes in their community. Published by the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, much of this guide is valuable to many denominations in helping them begin initial discussions. It provides leaders with a helpful tool in times of crisis. The guide prepares congregational leaders with disaster-specific instructions, tips for conversation...

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Novus Global

This organization supports congregational leaders seeking to strengthen their leadership skills, define their...

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The Colossian Forum

This organization provides resources, workshops, and materials to help individuals, congregations, and...

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Creating a Good Virtual Worship Experience

I’ve “attended” several synagogue and church worship services over the last...

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Talking About Racism

Many congregations are looking for resources to help them talk about racism. White congregations...

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4 Steps to Free Community Data

In the last few years there’s been a surge of congregations interested in their...

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New Visions for Black Men

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This book encourages boys with wisdom from scripture, African history, and psychology to...

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Our Heaven Baby

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This children’s book with beautiful illustrations can help kids grieve and dream about a...

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100 Days to a Healthier Church: A Step-by-Step Guide for Pastors and Leadership Teams

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Pastor and author Karl Vaters believes that it is possible to assess the health of your...

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8 Top Church App Providers

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This article reviews mobile apps by rating their ease of use, explaining features, and listing...

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Small-Church Pastors Adapt and Recover Kit (SPARK)

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During the pandemic, this webpage helps small membership church leaders to adapt and...

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What the Black Church Taught Me About Generosity

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In “ What the Black Church Taught Me About Generosity,” Dr. Tyrone McKinley...

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Church Workers' Quick Reference Guide For Disasters And Pandemics

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This 14-page online, downloadable resource provides congregations with a practical guide...

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33 Ideas to Partner with Local Schools

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

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"The Ethnic Church" in Changing Faiths: Latinos and the Transformation of American Religion

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This article identifies three distinct ethnic characteristics of congregations frequented by...

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Novus Global

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This organization supports congregational leaders seeking to strengthen their leadership...

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The Colossian Forum

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This organization provides resources, workshops, and materials to help individuals,...

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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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S8 E16: Five Cups of Coffee a Week

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Dr. Josh Packard joins John and Matt to discuss Sacred Listening; a tool that can help...

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S8 E15: The Place(s) Where It Happened

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Pastor Dave Fox and Pastor Eric Lehman from The Bridge Community Church in Decatur,...

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S8 E14: Junk Food vs. Whole Food

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Dr. Elise Erikson Barrett, the President of the Center for Congregations, joins Shellie...

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What Now? Creative Tool for COVID-19 Planning

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This 3-hour self-facilitated planning process helps teams think creatively to make an action...

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Mental Health Tips for African Americans to Heal after Collectively Witnessing an Injustice

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This resource helps congregations care for the mental health of African American members...

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Cowboy and Preacher

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The movie, published originally on PBS, tells the story of a pastor and environmentalist...

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Mental Health First Aid

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This training helps congregations respond effectively to people experiencing a mental...

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Certificate in Community Storytelling

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This certification program offers congregational leaders a specialization in personal and...

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Project Resource: Fall 2026 Training

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This Fall 2026 webinar series from The College for Bishops focuses on annual giving and...

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iwave

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This software can help congregations find and connect with donors. A product of Kindsight,...

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Tarjimly

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Tarjimly is designed for overcoming language barriers, available anytime, anywhere, via...

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accessiBe

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This software helps congregations ensure that people with disabilities can access their...

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Freddy DeAnda

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Este consultor es un pastor, autor, orador y podcaster Latino que provee cursos educativos...

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Bishop Jacqueline McCullough

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BBishop Jacqueline McCullough offers congregations inspiration and insight through her...

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Bailey, Marlon, PhD

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Dr. Marlon M. Bailey offers invaluable expertise to congregational leaders seeking to...

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RELEVANT Magazine

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Since 2002, RELEVANT Media Group has published RELEVANT magazine, intended to speak to...

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Outreach Magazine

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Outreach Magazine is a by-monthly, non-denominational magazine for Christian churches that...

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MinistryTech Magazine

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Formerly Christian Computing Magazine, this free, monthly e-zine is for church staff and...

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