Resources

This downloadable liturgy from the United Church of Canada is designed to be the final community worship service in a closing church.

This resource contains a church closing liturgy that fits around the structure of a Sunday morning service of Word and Table.

This download contains a Roman Catholic liturgy template for the closing of a church.

This practical guide will help clergy and lay leaders through the oftentimes stressful process of closing a congregation. It details pitfalls to...

This short book provides advice and steps to lead a congregation through crisis. These insights are valuable for major change or crisis,...

This book offers congregations insights that can help them welcome and retain new members. Author Lonnie E. Anderson, Jr., is an experienced...

Written for clergy and lay leaders who are considering closing their doors, this resource offers an adaptable decision making process and steps...

This resource contains step by step lesson plans for hosting small groups to increase the inclusion of those who require modifications to...

This web resource supports and trains ministry leaders interested in helping their congregation discover the gifts, strengths, resources, and...