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Pastoral Transition Resources for Small Churches: A Complete Guide

This short article from Ministry.net sets out a timeline and steps for a congregation to take after the departure of their clergy. Focused on small and rural congregations in particular, the information addresses the first Sunday after a pastor leaves to one year after hiring new clergy. With practical advice on pastoral search and transition as well as taking time to review the faith community's overall health, this article is especially helpful for congregations that have not frequently or...

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Pastoral Transition Survival Guide: How to Navigate a Pastoral Search and Transition

This article overviews points to consider and practical steps for congregations entering into a season of...

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What Gets Celebrated Gets Replicated: Why Joy Drives Leadership

This article from the Lewis Center for Church Leadership reminds congregational leaders that the behaviors and...

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Keys to a Healthy, Successful and Flourishing Church Merger

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The resource "Keys to a Healthy, Successful, and Flourishing Church Merger" on xpastor.org...

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Conducting Asset Mapping

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Conducting Asset Mapping is a structured guide from the Responding to Youth with Mental...

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For Such a Time as This: Black Church Gardens Are Evolving

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This resource highlights the historic and evolving role of Black churches in addressing...

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10 Church Volunteer Retention Strategies for 2026

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This online article can help congregations create a process for volunteer training,...

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23 Ways to Recruit Volunteers for Church That Work

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This online article will help pastors and leaders think outside the traditional way of...

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10 Best Practices for Volunteer Management in Ministry

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This online article will help pastors and lay leaders build healthy volunteer systems that...

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Cómo Crear un Plan de Gestión de Crisis para Iglesias: Guía Experta

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Este recurso en línea ayuda a las congregaciones a gestionar una guía de...

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Building a Thriving Volunteer Culture: Lessons from Grace Church

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This short article provides a model for deepening volunteer engagement based on the story...

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Guide for Developing High-Quality Emergency Operations Plans for Houses of Worship

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This article provides congregations with information on emergency operations planning for...

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