June 10, 2025
Entertaining angels can be harder than it sounds, but it’s also worthwhile and important
While the Bible encourages us to be hospitable to strangers, the possibilities can be frightening. Some churches provide models for bringing people together beyond weekly services or liturgical ties.
learn more about Entertaining angels can be harder than it sounds, but it’s also worthwhile and importantMay 27, 2025
Pentecost reminds us that God speaks in the ways that we each hear best
We can look to faith communities that welcome people well for models of listening and speaking differently through ministry, writes an associate director of the Thriving Congregations Coordination Program.
learn more about Pentecost reminds us that God speaks in the ways that we each hear bestFebruary 18, 2025
You’ve decided to build affordable housing on your church property. What’s next?
The “predevelopment” phase is crucial in faith-based efforts to develop church property. An expert in urban planning helps demystify the process.
learn more about You’ve decided to build affordable housing on your church property. What’s next?November 12, 2024
The future of faith is listening
While national studies can give us a broad picture of religion in the U.S., effective faith leaders must listen to the actual people in their local contexts.
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