If there ever was a time when funds for ministries came effortlessly and plentifully, that time is no more. Congregation leaders understand that… continue reading

Many congregational leaders are rethinking their approach to local, hands-on mission. Challenged by such books as Toxic Charity and When Helping… continue reading

It seems the worship music wars may be mostly behind us. At least I don’t hear many scuffles these days about the tension worship music… continue reading

At the Center for Congregations, we are seeing a definite trend: congregations are requesting resources to help them serve their communities more… continue reading

“Put Away the Skinny Jeans” is the provocative title of a recent article in Christianity Today magazine heralding the release of the Fuller Youth… continue reading

Google recently announced that the next version of their Chrome browser will alert users if websites are not encrypted. What’s encryption? Simply… continue reading

Experts who work with congregations say that a congregation’s understanding of its own “identity” is crucial. I hear this often. This may seem… continue reading

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Many years ago, I learned this three-word phrase as a mantra describing a process needed to bring… continue reading

What about crowdfunding? Perhaps someone in your congregation has asked that question in a brainstorming session on how to fund a mission trip or… continue reading

Recently a small group of congregational representatives were discussing the challenges of recruiting volunteers for major initiatives within the… continue reading