Several congregations have recently asked for resources to help them talk about racism. As white congregations, they want to prepare for dialogue… continue reading

Working as a consultant with the Center for Congregations means that I travel a good bit. Not only just my daily commute to work but I can… continue reading

If we were to play the old word association game, and I said “audit,” how would you respond? Finance? Inspection? IRS? Complicated?

You… continue reading

As the holiday season approaches, many congregations seek to bring cheer to others around them. One of the ways congregations traditionally help… continue reading

Innovation is a buzz word making its way into the world of religion and congregational life. At the heart of the word innovate is the concept of… continue reading

Daily headlines leave readers frustrated, discouraged and conflicted. The good news is that your congregation is uniquely positioned to make sense… continue reading

“We love change!”

This is one of my favorite phrases to hear from a congregational group. Really. While change can be a bumpy trail to… continue reading

As disasters, natural and otherwise, continually confront us, many people of faith and congregations desire to respond in compassionate and… continue reading

I just talked with a church in Indianapolis hosting refugees for the first time. This is a fresh undertaking for the church, and the leaders want… continue reading

Over the past five years, the Center for Congregations has awarded an average of 92 matching grants each year to Indiana congregations. Those… continue reading