Resources

This article from Vanderbloemen offers a breakdown of key data to help congregations set a healthy and manageable budget. The article...

Rev. Dr. J.R. Briggs joins John and Matt to talk about failure. Rev. Dr. Briggs believes that failure is not the end but rather can be a...

National speaker, advocate and emcee, Rev. Julian DeShazier, joins JC Campbell and Matt Burke from the Center for Congregations to discuss...

Dr. Jessica Brown joins Shellie and Matt to discuss the challenges of multivocational ministry: both those in clergy roles and those in...

This online article supports congregational leaders who are involved in planning, developing, and reassessing the ministries of their...

The resource "Keys to a Healthy, Successful, and Flourishing Church Merger" on xpastor.org provides essential insights and strategies for...

This article from Abide University argues for sharing pastoral care work among professional clergy and lay leaders in a congregation. Written...

This online article from the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America provides a pastoral transition...

This generosity resource compiles Givelify’s research, stories, and practical guidance to help congregations understand how faith...

This 12-page guide breaks down the planning and building process into manageable steps.