Resources

This resource will help congregational leaders learn how to be thoughtful and intentional overseers of the leadership responsibilities they've...

This resource defines and explores the meaning of Midrash --- a method of interpreting scripture by adding oral tradition to the biblical world...

This article outlines concrete, practical steps to follow for a church that has decided to close.

The website includes articles on administration, staffing, leadership, human resources, and volunteer management.

This resource draws insight from 15 different clergy and lay leaders to cover every major aspect of a congregational closing, from outlining the...

This resource explores historical and current models of missional models, noting how they promote faith among the community and embed themselves...

This resource seeks to lessen the stresses of pastoral leadership, offering three traits --- stillness, awareness, and playfulness --- as ways...

This resource offers solid instruction on effective principles of discernment in addition to case studies that illustrate the discernment...

This resource looks at the future of small group ministry and offers the missional church model as a way for small groups to move forward.

This resource seeks to inspire and coach the individual congregation leader who wants to change the congregation's stewardship life for the...