Economic development requires taking seriously the full lives of our neighbors.
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Redeeming beauty
To cultivate beauty is to faithfully use our God-given imagination, express divine love and point toward the truth of God’s redemptive purpose for the world.
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New purposes for old buildings
To relocate or repurpose? As buildings age, congregations must discern how to move forward.
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Let justice roll down
What is God calling the church to do when speaking of “justice and righteousness”?
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A new vision for old buildings
How can we be faithful stewards of our properties?
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Can your church help solve housing problems?
Developing affordable housing might seem like an unrealistic endeavor for a church to tackle. But it is possible.
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The top 5 Alban Weekly issues of 2022
The most popular Alban Weekly issues from last year called our attention to the renewal of people, purpose and places.
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What to do with aging buildings
How can our facilities help the church serve God’s kingdom?
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Top 5 Alban resources of 2021
Happy New Year! We begin a fresh year of the Alban Weekly with a look back at the resources that resonated most with Weekly readers. If you feel like you have spent this year continually determining – and determining again…
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Buildings — assets or albatrosses?
One of the trends in congregational life we have been following for a while is how communities of faith relate to buildings. We’ve watched as some congregations deal with the issues that come with aging structures and deferred maintenance. Other…
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