Church Organizers Foundation

Are you part of a congregation navigating spiritual, relational or financial challenges? Are you contemplating a partnership, merger or legacy planning? You're not alone! Many small to mid-sized churches face hurdles when it comes to stewardship in complex ministry decisions. In "Paddling in Tandem," Martin and Anne enthusiastically lead congregations to discover the powerful connection between spiritual, relational and financial health. By prioritizing both Missional Impact and Financial Health, your congregation can thrive and sustain its frontline ministries through every season!

Are you part of a congregation navigating through transition, conflict, grief, or trauma? Ready to embrace healing and celebrate God's grace? timeline practicum is here to empower your congregation by uncovering its historical events! As Asyris and Schon emphasize, organizational learning is all about harmonizing individual perspectives through collective interactions. In Uproar, discover essential leadership traits like managing anxiety, making principled decisions, taking emotional responsibility, connections, being a supportive presence, focusing on processes, acknowledging mutual influence, and appreciating the vital roles of both leaders and followers. Let’s embark on this transformative journey together!

FOR CONGREGATIONS Is your church facing challenges that require change? If so, this retreat is for. The Practice of Adaptive Leadership offers practical guidance with stories, tools, and worksheets to help leaders navigate tough issues and push their congregations beyond comfort zones.

FOR CONGREGATIONS Is your congregation feeling stuck, facing the same issues annually? Peter Senge highlights our tendency to view life as a series of events, leading a focus on immediate causes. He warns that this perspective can obscure the longer-term patterns and underlying of change.

Organizations can truly thrive when individual knowledge is woven into a shared understanding! In "Teaming" Amy Edmondson highlights organizational success lies in the power of small groups. However, teams often face hurdles in learning, such as fear, irrational beliefs, groupthink, power dynamics, and information hoarding. By tackling these challenges head, leaders can supercharge team learning and drive success.

Leaders in a congregation must manage their own anxiety during tense situations to remain effective Major events, like the loss of a pastor or misconduct, create opportunities for learning and innovation as the community seeks guidance to fulfill its mission.

FOR CONGREGATIONS Get ready to embark on an exciting journey of connection and collaboration! This dynamic workbook is your essential guide to establishing ground rules that foster healthy relationships and navigate change with confidence. Dive into the vibrant world of modern congregational life, where we celebrate our diverse backgrounds—be it age, race, culture, opinion, gender, or beliefs. Join Alban Senior Consultant Gilbert Rendle as he inspires us to grow by embracing our differences, notying away from them. Packed with engaging leadership instructions, handy training tools, visual models, and invigorating small-group exercises, this resource is a must-have for cultivating a thriving community through meaningful behavioral covenants!

FOR CONGREGATIONS Get ready to elevate your church's mission and ministry! Our governance training dives into various governance models, offering insights tailored to empower church leaders. In "Organizing for Mission and Ministry: Options for Church Structure," the author enthusiastically presents three dynamic models, highlighting their unique benefits and challenges. This resource is designed to equip you with the knowledge to propel your church forward in impactful ways!