Creating Financially Sustainable Congregations “but merely prepare the ground

“but merely prepare the ground and clear away obstacles

Deepen the lay minister's knowledge of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer and the various duties of this ministry with this guidebook to lay participation in the Eucharist and Offices of the Church

The words of a hymn draw me into God's presence

And what might the work of the artist teach us about both spiritual practice and the vocational tasks of preaching and teaching

Creating Financially Sustainable Congregations “but merely prepare the groundHow can growing churches develop a financial framework that will enhance their mission? The declining trends in religious belief and practice in twenty first century America are well documented, but they mask the vitality and growth experienced by many individual congregations. Unfortunately, leaders of these growing churches sometimes lack a firm grasp on whats required for their church to maintain financial equilibrium. This is true for newly formed