February 22, 2022
What is your congregation’s DNA?
By investigating a church’s founding mission — its DNA — today’s leaders can reconnect with the congregation’s history to help it grow and thrive, writes a consultant.
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David E. Kresta: How churches can pursue community healing through economic development
In his resource manual for churches, an expert in urban studies offers practical advice on how religious communities can create a business strategy that helps bring justice to struggling neighborhoods.
learn more about David E. Kresta: How churches can pursue community healing through economic developmentJanuary 11, 2022
How to plan for the post-pandemic future of church buildings
The number of congregations closing could rise sharply after the pandemic. The time to explore using church real estate wisely is now.
learn more about How to plan for the post-pandemic future of church buildingsDecember 14, 2021
Ditch the hero narrative and tell a story about your community
Telling a story about your organization that focuses on its place can help motivate and inspire people to return to the pews, writes a professor at Trinity Christian College.
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