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Facing Decline, Finding Hope: New Possibilities for Faithful Churches

This book offers solutions for congregations who hope to grow a vibrant faith community...

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7 Creative Models for Community Ministry

This book outlines seven ministry models to serve a local community, detailing the criteria of...

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A Christian Conversation Guide

This guide for open and affirming congregations suggests how to build a safe and inclusive...

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Against the Current: The Unexpected Challenges of Multi-Ethnic Ministry

This article contains an interview with the senior pastor of River City Community Church in...

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enfleshed

This LGBTQ-affirming organization provides liturgical resources and sermon starters for...

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How to Start a Nonprofit

This article is a comprehensive overview of the steps for creating a successful nonprofit...

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Working with Consultants

This guide walks leaders through basic considerations to make before engaging an outside...

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Vital Congregations

This study of leaders across ten faith traditions defines spiritual vitality, reveals which...

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Traditioned Innovation

This article contains a resource list helps congregational leaders explore the theology of...

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Church Planter Candidate Assessment

This assessment helps potential church planters and their respective organizations identify...

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