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Vibrant Congregations
Wherever you are in your church's life, Vibrant Congregations can assist you in discerning your path in ministry and mission.
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March 28, 2021
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Can Your Congregation Envision Life Together? (Part 2)
In this post, we go deeper into helping congregations create a "Life Together" picture.
March 22, 2021
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Envisioning Life Together: A Simple Tool
What does life together look like in your congregation? Can members describe it? Creating a "Life Together" picture is one way to help them know.
July 31, 2020
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Ready for Winter, A Mini Ice Age?
At the beginning of COVID-19, Andy Crouch wrote about churches preparing for a blizzard, winter, and a mini ice age. Here's a tool to help churches be ready.
May 26, 2020
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Reopening Children's Ministry in a COVID-19 World
This resource will help your church ask the right questions as you plan for reopening your in-person children’s ministry.
May 4, 2020
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Next Steps For Worship: Planning Wisely, Thinking Deeply
Encouragement for churches to think more deeply about worship as we move through various phases of this pandemic.
March 1, 2019
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Evaluation Essentials for Congregational Leaders
This training tool is intended to help church leaders have a fruitful conversation about evaluation in their local setting and to strengthen the local church by blessing its staff with timely, effective feedback.
June 19, 2018
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Reading the Bible in Community
In a smartphone world, reading the Bible is becoming increasingly individualized. Check out this guide for reading the Bible in community.
October 19, 2017
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One Simple Way to Bless Your Congregation on Reformation Day (and Beyond)
This fall we’re celebrating the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. I can’t think of a better Sunday take home gift for everyone in your congregation than a copy of Ten Ways My Reformed Identity Shapes My Faith.
February 6, 2017
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Pastors' Spiritual Vitality Toolkit
If you're looking to nurture your life with God, check out the Pastors' Spiritual Vitality Toolkit.
April 7, 2014
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Continuing Education for Ministers - U.S.
Does your minister have a "Continuing Education" line item as part of their compensation package? Here is one way you could ensure that your minister uses the fund each year for the primary purpose.
March 14, 2014
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Saving for Retirement—Church Staff (US)
Does your church contribute to a retirement plan or encourage contributions to a retirement plan through matching contributions? One option you may want to consider for your non-minister church staff is a SIMPLE IRA.