Older Adults and Worship
This topic showcases opportunities for churches to nurture faith formation in, by and with aging adults.
Thinking Geographically about Congregational Ministries
Maps can help your congregation learn about itself, set ministry priorities and connect to the global church.
Faithful Citizenship in a Pluralistic World
A Political Science Professor's Call to Global Awareness and Engagement
Promoting the Health of Urban-Dwelling Adults and Children
A Nursing Professor’s Vision for the Church in Community
The Dramatic Story of the National Baptist Hymnal
A History Professor Shows How Historical Case Studies Can Help Us Gain Perspective and Rethink Ministry
Your Brain on Arts
An Art Professor’s Insights on What Brain Science Is Telling Us About Creativity, Imagination and Congregational Life
Faith Formation from Birth to Age 20
This fast-paced audio session is helpful for parents, teachers, mentors and anyone who cares about the faith formation of the next generation.
When a Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words: Visual Program Evaluation
Most people are familiar with the phrase “a picture is worth a thousand words,” but few consider what it means. Photographs are able to tell stories, and they can help your congregation see its ministries with fresh eyes.
When a Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words: Visual Program Evaluation
Most people are familiar with the phrase “a picture is worth a thousand words,” but few consider what it means. Photographs are able to tell stories, and they can help your congregation see its ministries with fresh eyes.
Mapping and Visualizing Your Congregation and its Community
A Geography Professor’s View of Churches in Their Geographical Context
Glorious Things of Me Are Spoken: The Vice of Vainglory
“Vainglory” is an ancient name for showing off our goodness. Vainglory names the temptation to display our goodness in ways that undercut both it and the glory due to God for it.
Jane Chandler on Morning Prayer at Nursing Homes
Residents of senior living facilities do not have to be Episcopalian to appreciate regular onsite morning prayer services. Your congregation could offer a similar ministry.