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Antagonists in the Church: How to Identify and Deal with Destructive Conflict

It is not unusual for pastoral leaders to be confronted with individuals who attack for...

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Cancer – Now What? Taking Action, Finding Hope, and Navigating the Journey Ahead

Written in 12 sections, this pastoral guide for cancer patients and their caretakers offers a...

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How To Talk With Sick, Dying and Grieving People: When there are No Magic Words to Say

This resource provides insights and stories to help pastoral caregivers and clergy walk wisely...

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Twelve Characteristics for Effective 21st Century Ministry

This short article comments on pastoral leadership and highlights 12 leadership skills of...

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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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Fulfilled: Living and Leading With Unusual Wisdom, Peace, and Joy

This resource seeks to lessen the stresses of pastoral leadership, offering three traits ---...

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Turnaround and Beyond: A Hopeful Future for the Small Membership Church

This book equips congregations with tools to move from maintenance to mission, examining the...

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Critical Minds and Discerning Hearts: A Spirituality of Multicultural Teaching

Written by a professor of ministry and pastoral theology, this resource argues that providing...

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Leading Missional Change: Move Your Congregation from Resistant to Re-Energized

This book provides insight on why congregations don't want to change, how to utilize trust to...

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Visitations and Funerals

This go-to site for loss and grief during COVID provides re-imagined rituals, practical...

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