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Using Resources is a series of publications designed to help congregations make the most effective use of specific kinds of resources, like capital funds consultants, architects, contractors, books, Congregation Management Software, and more.

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Beyond Reading: Using Books as Resources Congregations face a variety of issues every day, including managing change, choosing the best technology and addressing the challenges of diversity. Regardless of the issue, there are books offering practical...	03-05-2007	323	Download File Size 58.6kB
Getting the Most from an Education Event Workshops, seminars, conferences, and classes are incredible learning tools for congregations. They can provide inspiration, refreshed views and new concepts and ideas. Often putting into action the innovative...	03-15-2007	324	Download File Size 267.2kB
Group Processes that Facilitate Positive Change Emphasize the positive. Use affirming language. Look for the life-giving moments. Congregations are finding pathways to positive change through a variety of group processes that encourage supportive and...	07-31-2007	274	Download File Size 88.3kB
Making the Most of Your Resource Grant Indianapolis Center for Congregations offers a Resource Grants program that helps congregations address their challenges and expand and enhance their ministries. A successful Resource Grant process involves...	03-05-2007	328	Download File Size 217.5kB
Relating to Contractors A construction project is a huge undertaking for a congregation. Plans, architects, contractors, blue prints, and budgets are just a few of the many intricate facets involved. Developing and maintaining...	03-05-2007	368	Download File Size 1.3MB
Selecting Fundraising Consultants Fundraising can be a touchy and difficult issue for congregations. Growth, expansion, remodeling, and repairs often require a religious organization to focus on the money necessary to most successfully...	03-15-2007	292	Download File Size 479.2kB
Strategic Planning What is strategic planning? Should we use a consultant? What can we do to be successful? This Using Resource piece explores strategic planning in congregations and offers recommendations, ideas, and resources...	05-15-2008	58	Download File Size 447.1kB
Taking a Closer Look: Using Facilities Assessments How much longer will our roof last? Are we using the most efficient heating and cooling system? What are the first steps to begin the renovation process on that old education wing? Congregations are often...	03-05-2007	318	Download File Size 50.9kB
Using Congregation Management Software Keeping track of a vital, bustling congregation can be a challenge. Congregation management software (CMS) can help a congregation efficiently stay current with members, scheduling and money information...	03-05-2007	327	Download File Size 308.3kB
Working with Architects Working successfully with an architect depends upon cooperation, thoughtful consideration, prayerful planning, research, and adherence to timelines and budgets. Although challenges are inherent to any...	03-15-2007	306	Download File Size 432kB

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