The Lewis Center for Church Leadership shares that research has shown that frequently, activities that congregations offer do not connect...

This resource draws upon research and survey results to suggest ways for congregations to create more active members.

This video interview can help congregations understand why planning for the future use of their property is important to their mission today....

This essay discusses eight behaviors of congregations that learn well.

Based off the premise that charities more often hurt the people they hope to help than not, this resource recommends a new model for charitable...

This book focuses on a model of church-revitalization that keeps "good news to the poor" central to the ministry while offering advice for...

Based off the work of the Christian Community Development Association, this resource details the eight key components of community development...

This organization helps congregational leaders with designing and developing brands, websites, applications, and physical environments...

This article shares strategies for congregations to be part of the solution during divisive times.

This brief article offers practical wisdom to take the pulse of the congregation and its community as a first step to do ministry "with not...