A learning resource for Christian leaders and theirChristians in any context – urban, rural or suburban – can meet God where God is already working, says the Rev. Hannah Terry in this 2-minute video.
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The church is located in one of the most multicultural cities in America, yet the congregation was not as engaged with its diverse neighbors as it could have been. That changed when they hired an associate pastor to live in intentional community in apartments three miles and a whole world away.
The online, searchable survey of almost 10,000 units of housing shows trends and patterns as congregations and denominations seek to use their properties to serve their communities.
Link to author Nadia A. Mian
Women leaving churches is a sign of American churches’ decline, an author and reporter writes in this excerpt from her new book.
Link to author Sarah Stankorb
A North Carolina nonprofit is partnering with a local congregation to grow a holistic development model, creating affordable housing while restoring the land and nurturing relationships.
Link to author Stephanie Hunt
Conflict is common when churches desire to redevelop underused property. But there are ways to avoid and mitigate neighborhood opposition.
Link to author Yonat Shimron
At the intersection of two major trails, a small Colorado congregation has shaped a convergence of volunteers, hikers and the larger community rooted in welcome.
Link to author Christie Matherne
An ongoing project to complete the archive of The Christian Recorder newspaper and other publications shows the depth and breadth of Black writing since the 19th century, says the historian leading the effort.
Zeteosearch.org offers worship ideas to help worship planners and preachers think through the various elements of a worship service. Whether you’re looking for prayers, calls to worship, sermon texts or other liturgical resources, these worship ideas help you plan services that are grounded in Scripture and connect with your congregation.
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