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Resources on ECF Fellow Rosa Lindahl Mallow's innovative work in Florida to merge three very different congregations into one: large suburban, Latino storefront, and small financially struggling.
When submitting news or stories from your congregation to the media, follow industry standards by organizing your information using a press release template.
The Genesis Covenant challenges faith institutions to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions of their facilities by 50% in ten years. The Getting Started Guide will help parishes take action on this important goal.
Trying to describe the Episcopal Church's General Convention? These resources can help...
Is the possibility of a church merger being considered as part of your growth strategy? This resource may help...
In November 2011, ECF Vital Practices attended the Office of Black Ministries and Union of Black Episcopalians conference "Transformation and Renewal" in Hendersonville, North Carolina. While there, we had the opportunity to interview nine leaders from across the Episcopal Church about their own ministries and best leadership practices.
Included in Social Media and The Episcopal Church are: six Best Practices; “How To” tips for each practice; and separate sections on church websites and dealing with negative social media.
Los líderes más efectivos siempre crearon equipos para trabajar y liderar con ellos. Lamentablemente, no siempre creamos equipos efectivos en nuestras congregaciones.
The most effective leaders have always created teams to work with and lead with them. Take Moses in the story of Exodus, or Jesus and the apostles in the New Testament, or Martin Luther King Jr. in the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Our own ministries could be more rewarding if we intentionally structured better teams in all areas of church life.