Resources

This report by the Center for Congregations provides an overview of inevitable congregational conflict and practical suggestions for conflict...

This article shares how congregations can use resources starting with self-awareness and details about the congregation's situation.

This article introduces and describes five church-planting models.

This article tells the story of seven congregations in Indiana that used positive deviance to improve their relationships with strangers and...

This article discusses five motivations people have for volunteering so that leaders can guide volunteers to a section of ministry that fits...

This guide shares practical information about crowdfunding as a stewardship strategy.

This article argues that congregations seeking additional space may find their answer in vacant commercial facilities.

This article presents a life cycle model that can help leaders understand their congregation's current life stage and anticipate inevitable...

This data-packed report contains a summary of factors essential for improving young adult ministries.

Published by the Center for Congregations, this four-page article shares insights from Indiana congregations that are successfully engaging...