31 episodes
Center for Congregations Podcast Center for Congregations
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- Religion & Spirituality
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5.0 • 20 Ratings
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Your congregation is important. And we know that leading and serving in congregations is hard work. Join Ben Tapper, Matt Burke and other Center for Congregations consultants as they interview thought leaders and experts to encourage, inspire and help you find the right information and resources to address your congregation's needs. Center for Congregations staff will share what they're learning through work with congregations. Speakers, authors and congregational practitioners will share their stories and best practices to help your congregation thrive.
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The Joys of Evaluation!
Kelly Minas, the Center for Congregations' Associate Director for Evaluation, joins Ben and Matt to discuss the importance of evaluation, metrics and analytics for congregational life.
Resources
https://thecrg.org/resources/completing-the-circle-reviewing-ministries-in-the-congregation
https://www.betterevaluation.org/
https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/projects-that-matter-successful-planning-and-evaluation-for-religious-organizations_kathleen-a-cahalan/964017/item/12033315/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAtJeNBhCVARIsANJUJ2FRP-IUCrO59bm2jFUtRSzcvh-5fVnnC_xayO-5b2VaYdw5n4VgzfsaAtKXEALw_wcB#idiq=12033315&edition=5355798
https://thecrg.org/resources/How_to_Shape_Your_Church_s_Culture -
Forced Into The Water
Mike Palmer joins Ben and Matt to unpack emerging trends in education. They explore how these trends will affect religious education and congregational life moving forward.
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https://thecrg.org/collections/Forced_into_the_Water_Emerging_Trends_in_Religious_Educations -
Momento Mori
Rev. Sabrina Gray joins Ben and Matt to discuss the importance of end of life planning, and talks through how leaders can initiate those conversations within their community.
Resources
https://thecrg.org/collections/End_of_Life_Planning_Conversations
The Conversation Project
Extremis Documentary
Dem Dry Bones
Five Wishes -
Don't Be A Clergy Killer
Rev. Callie Smith and Dr. Rob Saler join Matt and Ben to discuss the Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Program. They unpack the importance of rest and renewal for both clergy leaders and congregations and offer some insights and resources.
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https://thecrg.org/collections/Don_t_Be_a_Clergy_Killer -
Who Are You? Marketing and Branding for Congregations
Manuel Corazzari joins Matt and Ben to discuss marketing and branding for congregations including the importance of knowing your unique identity.
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Storybrand
Pro Church Tools
Less Chaos. Less Noise. Effective Communication for an Effective Church -
Make It Personal
Pastor Javier Mondragon joins Ben and Matt to discuss the challenges and benefits of leading a multicultural congregation.
Resources:
https://thecrg.org/collections/Make_It_Personal_Leading_a_Multicultural_Congregation
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A Truly Useful Congregational Resource
This podcast is an incredible resource for all church leaders, whether clergy or laity. By this point (Oct. 31, 2021), they have an episode on almost any topic that your church might be interested in. And the advice in the podcast isn’t just useful for those large churches with unlimited money, time, and volunteers. They understand the situation of most small to middle sized churches with very limited resources, and the advice is designed to help you find ideas to help you serve God through your ministry better. And the hosts do a good job of keeping the podcast light and enjoyable.
Amazing resource
Center for Congregations is an Indiana-based organization that provides live workshops in the faith-based setting. Check it this podcast for plenty of information to help churches advance their mission. I especially recommend “Tech: It’s not as Complicated as You Thought.”
Center for Congregations Podcast
Useful info, ideas and support for congregational leaders from people who really get what it’s like!