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Struggling with what to do with your church building? Here’s how to find help

Congregations across the country are trying to figure out what to do with buildings that no longer serve their purpose. But there are many resources for leaders grappling with this issue, writes a project director at the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving.

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Addressing a history of enslavement is key to reparations

A pastor and a sociologist write about the process that a congregation went through to understand and address the enslavers enshrined in their windows.

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November 1, 2022

Daniel J. Bernardo: Interim leaders aren’t just placeholders

Too often, interim leaders are expected to tread water while an institution searches for a replacement. That’s an important opportunity lost, both for the person and for the organization, says the author of a book on interim leadership in higher education.

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Bob Smietana: Why the decline of the church matters to everyone

As churches slowly disappear, so does the good they do in the world. That’s a loss for everyone, says a longtime religion journalist.

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