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Building Congregational Strength

The Lewis Center's "50 Ways to Build Strength" Series provides resources to help churches building strength in ministries vital to growth.
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Pastors Moving to New Churches Need the Right StartPastors Need the Right Start
Are you a pastor preparing to begin ministry in a new setting? With The Right Start, you’ll learn how to end your current ministry well, develop a personal transition plan, and make the most of your first days, weeks, and months in your new congregation. Learn more.

Preorder the 'Fostering a Culture of Generosity' DVD/CD Resource and SaveFund Your Congregation's Ministry
Our new Fostering a Culture of Generosity DVD/CD Resource explores faith, generosity, and how generous congregations give rise to generous people. Through engaging videos and presentations, you’ll learn concepts and strategies to cultivate generous stewardship in your congregation. Learn more.

Reach new disciples in 2013 with the 'Reaching Others through Worship' DVD/CD ResourceReach New Disciples
Our Reaching Others Through Worship DVD/CD Resource features engaging videos, narrated presentations, outlines of key points, and supplemental materials to help you learn to reach new disciples and improve worship attendance. Learn more.

Will Your Church Meet Its Budget This Year?Will Your Church Meet Its Budget This Year?
To answer this vital question you need to track giving accurately according to your church’s unique pattern of giving — not simply the budget divided by 12 months. CGP, the Congregational Giving Profile, helps you track finances based on the way people in your church actually give, establishing a more meaningful system of monitoring and reporting progress on your budget. Learn more.

Lewis Pastoral Leadership InventoryLPLI Helps Good Clergy Become Better
LPLI, the Lewis Pastoral Leadership Inventory™, is an online 360° leadership assessment instrument designed specifically for pastors to enhance fruitful, effective ministry. Learn more.


 

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