Resources

This resource draws upon five years of research on emerging adults to help congregations from a variety of traditions understand and minister to...

This resource offers rich descriptions of the various forms of congregations emerging, ranging from pub-churches to online networks.

This article helps congregational leaders explore how Christian theology can inform conversations about the ways people use and regulate...

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

This article helps congregations evaluate the integration of their physical and digital spaces with their congregation’s overall...

Based on interviews, research, and surveys, this resource considers three types of Asian American churches, presenting the multicultural...

This article lists the eight principles of a successful church merger.

This article contains an interview of a pastor who reflects on the experience of his congregation merging with an even larger congregation.

Mike Palmer joins Ben and Matt to unpack emerging trends in education. They explore how these trends will affect religious education and...

This article from the Washington Post summarizes findings that show the increasing occurrence of multisite congregations.