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Simplicity sharpens focus in faith-filled lives
Simplicity can be complicated. But its spiritual rewards are great.
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Managing conflict constructively
Left to fester, conflict can lead church members to leave, finances to plummet, faith to be forever lost. It doesn’t have to be this way.
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Play isn’t just for kids. It offers spiritual benefits for all ages, advocates say. Imagine Jesus as Jester.
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Promise or peril? An online guidebook gives religious congregations insights into navigating Web 2.0 technologies.
More >Denominational decline related to birthrates, societal changes
Sociologists have tried to explain the decline of mainline denominations in a variety of ways. The truth is a little more complicated, says one prominent sociologist who has studied the data.
More >Christian education programs vital to congregational health
Some churches are seeing a consumer mentality when it comes to religious education. The trend highlights the importance of preparing Christian educators for the future.
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Talking About Money at Church::Despite a rich biblical tradition steeped in conversations about money and godly financial... More > |
Strategizing Ministry Maintenance in a Lean Economy::Anticipating that 2009 financial gifts would be reduced as... More > |
The Best Way to Raise Funds in Hard Economic Times::The Great Depression and the recession of the 1970s teach us that the longer a severe... More > |
Male Clergy in Economic Crisis::Although ministers may like to think of themselves as members of the professional middle class,... More > |
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Center for Congregations Developing Congregational Generosity
Tue, Sep 15, 2009A long-term learning program for southwest Indiana congregations to improve their capacity to talk about money in faithful ways. Wendy McCormick Email: wmccormick@centerforcongregations.org ... More >
National Clergy Renewal Grant Program Announced
Sat, Mar 13, 2010Lilly Endowment, an Indianapolis-based, private philanthropic foundation, seeks to strengthen Christian congregations by providing an opportunity for pastors to step ... More >
New Release - Global Songs For Worship CD
Sun, Mar 14, 2010Singing one another's songs is a powerful way for the international church family to express its unity in Christ. This ... More >
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Stepping up to Staffing and Supervision
This seminar is for the pastoral leader who is stepping up into a supervisory role for the first time. Participants ... More >
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