Congregational Stories
Congregational Stories
- FACT Gearing Up for 2020 Survey
The new Faith Communities Today (FACT) survey is in the works. The survey officially launches next year, and FACT is in the process of finalizing… continue reading
- Phillips Temple's Experience with a Center for Congregations Grant
Leaders at Phillips Temple CME Church in Indianapolis ignited their creativity. See how their experience working with the Center for Congregations… continue reading
- Did This Help?
We want to know what you think of the resources you discover on the CRG. Even if it didn’t help… especially if it didn’t help.
The… continue reading
- Building Space for Belonging
Faith communities often gather in groups for worship, study and play. But does your congregation have a place that helps you feel like you belong… continue reading
- Congregational Project Supports Parents
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne is convinced that faith development for children is best done at home, but had a strong desire to… continue reading
- Grants and Mentoring
Each month, the Center for Congregations awards matching grants to congregations throughout Indiana. In this brief article, I will share a glimpse… continue reading
- Claiming Small
About 10 years ago, I met with a group of rural pastors in southern Indiana to hear about the tools and resources that would be helpful to them. “… continue reading
- Measuring Vitality in Congregations
What does a congregation mean when they describe themselves as spiritually vital? How does a congregation become vital? What is the relationship… continue reading
- The Journey of Generosity
As I type these words, I’m looking at a dollar bill. I see the image of George Washington. I can see it is a 2006 series. The signature of the… continue reading
- Faith Life: A Millennial Perspective
Most people can carry a casual conversation with a young adult. If that seems like a challenge in your congregation, check out the first part of… continue reading