Many congregations are struggling to keep existing members and attract new ones. Today’s faith communities are reexamining everything in an effort to more fully engage existing members and draw in potential new members. The understanding is growing that congregational leaders…
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An executive pastor describes how church land can be a source of ministry funding
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A priest asks what role the church might play in social enterprises
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As more and more of our communication becomes digital, the reality is that there is no such thing as “off the record” in church communication, writes a United Methodist pastor and communications consultant.
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The planning retreat is an indispensable part of building successful board-staff collaborations, writes longtime congregational consultant and Alban author
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Before getting down to business in the new year, invest some time in board development, writes the managing director of Alban at Duke Divinity.
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Ethos is reality. Naming and claiming it is the first step to navigate out of the storm and sail into a thrilling adventure, says executive minister R. Mark King.
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Announcements during a worship service are always something of a challenge, but they can be better than what they are in most places, says a pastor.
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The culture of any congregation will enable priorities, determine intents and drive ministries far more than any other dynamic, says the executive pastor of Marble Collegiate Church in New York City.
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A priest reflects on the perennial season of departures within the life of her mission church.
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