Recent Postings

Parents and Faith Formation
"Parents are the most important factor in the healthy development and faith formation of their...
02/1/2012 10:32 AM GMT
Let's Survey the Congregation
Southwest Center Director Wendy McCormick talks about the congregational assessment process and the...
01/24/2012 10:46 AM GMT
Website Promotes Seeking and Understanding
The two small words under the homepage title are “seek” and “understand.”  The site is simply...
12/19/2011 06:00 AM GMT
The 25 Worst Passwords of 2011
Anyone who's ever attended a Center for Congregations technology event knows we preach security as...
11/16/2011 09:38 AM GMT
Preventive Maintenance: Why Should Congregations Care?
Congregations are sometimes guilty of viewing their physical facility chiefly as a budget-eating...
11/9/2011 01:44 PM GMT
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Upcoming Workshops

Spiritual Foundations of Congregational Leadership
Congregational leaders are invited to think about governance in terms of spiritual discernment,...
02/8/2012 09:00 AM EST
A Practical Guide to Congregational Planning: Thinking and Acting Strategically
Thriving congregations have a sense of direction. Identifying that direction requires thoughtful...
02/9/2012 11:00 AM CST
Reaching Millennials
Is your church seeking to attract more people in their teens through their thirties? Are you...
03/7/2012 11:00 AM EST
Congregation Management Software Basics
Nancy Armstrong, finance director for the Center for Congregations and an experienced church...
03/15/2012 11:00 AM EDT
Shared Ministry: Strategies for Equipping People to Serve
Volunteers are valuable resources in congregations. Finding, matching, training and keeping these...
03/21/2012 09:00 AM CDT
Helping People Use Their Gifts
Volunteer management veteran and national speaker Andee Marks explores with congregations eight...
03/22/2012 11:00 AM EDT
Leading in Conflict
Effective leaders can help congregations face the conflicts that come from the changing world in...
04/18/2012 09:00 AM CDT
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