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American Worldview Inventory 2023-25: The Annual Report on the State of Worldview in the United...

This book helps congregations understand how Americans' beliefs, values, and spiritual commitments are changing and how those changes affect ministry, discipleship, and congregational life. It supports congregational leaders as they evaluate emerging cultural trends and respond with informed strategies. With the belief that one's worldview is the foundation of beliefs and behaviors, author George Barna draws on research from the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University to...

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The American Religious Landscape: Facts, Trends, and the Future
This book helps congregations understand the changing religious landscape of the United States and the trends...
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The Defining Decade: Why Your Twenties Matter and How to Make the Most of Them Now
This book from Meg Jay argues that twentysomethings are in a pivotal season for shaping identity,...
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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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American Worldview Inventory 2023-25: The Annual Report on the State of Worldview in the United...
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This book helps congregations understand how Americans' beliefs, values, and spiritual...
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The American Religious Landscape: Facts, Trends, and the Future
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This book helps congregations understand the changing religious landscape of the United...
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The Defining Decade: Why Your Twenties Matter and How to Make the Most of Them Now
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This book from Meg Jay argues that twentysomethings are in a pivotal season for shaping...
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Church Hospitality Hacks to Ensure Visitors Feel Welcome and Want to Return!
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This video helps congregations learn how to facilitate hospitality to meaningfully connect...
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The Ultimate Guide to Church Hospitality Ministry
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This video helps congregations identify practical ways to become more hospitable to...
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Graphs About Religion
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Graphs About Religion, a data-driven website and Substack publication created by...
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Articles

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Key Facts About Black Americans and Religion
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This article helps congregational leaders understand current religious beliefs, practices,...
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10 Ways to Make Your Church More Inclusive
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This online article outlines ten practical steps congregations can take to become more...
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A New Lens Can Ease the Strain of Ministry
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This article helps pastors who feel disillusioned with having to work a second job reframe...
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Be Known for Something: Church Secret Shopper
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Be Known for Something, a marketing and branding organization serving congregations, offers...
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Young Adult Ministry Now
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The Fuller Youth Institute (FYI) helps congregations develop their young adult ministry...
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BlueSearch.Co
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This organization offers congregations help locating and hiring a pastor that is the right...
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Podcasts

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S8 E22: Helping People Find Joy in Their Work
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The Center for Congregation's own Ryan Robinson, Executive Director of Talent and...
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S8 E21: Strangers in a Strange Land
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Weanne Estrada, Mental Health Specialist at ADRA International, joins JC and Matt to...
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S8 E20: The Human in You
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Janell and Aaron Lane, Co-founders of Courageous Healing and Courageous Living join...
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A People, A Place, and a Just Society
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This app-based small group Bible study leads participants through the scriptural basis for...
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Can the Local Church Heal Political Division?
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This podcast episode offers congregations insights into how they can support social change...
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What do American Christians believe about their Religion
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This podcast offers congregations insights into the range of Christian beliefs. Hosted by...
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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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People

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Greg Barker
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Greg Barker serves specifically as a bivocational pastor consultant and in leadership ...
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Dr. Jessica Young Brown
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Dr. Jessica Brown helps congregations pursue wellness through coaching, individual therapy,...
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Charles Vogl
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Charles Vogl is an advisor, keynote speaker, and author whose insights on leadership and...
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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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