I feel like no matter what age you are, August is a reset. Some of us have children that are moving up in their grades. For others a new church year is beginning to kick off. Over the years, I have learned that I deeply need to lean into the seasons and rhythms of the...
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Freedom, Faith and the Work of the Community
From America 250 website : On July 4, 2026, our nation will commemorate and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The journey toward this historic milestone is an opportunity to pause and reflect on our nation’s past, honor...
Rooted in Connection: Reflections on a Week of Purpose and Partnership
Some weeks stand apart — not because of what was accomplished on paper, but because of what was cultivated in person. Last week was that kind of week for the Center for Congregational Health. The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship's General Assembly brought together faith...
Growing Capacity, Building Teams and Helping Congregations and Clergy Thrive
In the first quarter of this year, our primary focus has been expanding the capacity and ability of the Center for Congregational Health — deepening the support we offer to grow the communities we serve. If you have been following our work, you may have noticed that...
Celebrating the Retirement of Rev. Dr. Chris Gambill
Dear Center for Congregational Health Community, We invite you to help us celebrate the Rev. Dr. Chris Gambill as he retires from many years of service with the Center for Congregational Health and the Wake Forest Baptist Hospital (now Atrium Health, Wake Forest...
A Strategic Plan
You may have read earlier this year from our new director, Beth Kennett, that we are headed in some new directions as The Center for Congregational Health. In recent years, we have found ourselves in the same place many of our congregations have. The realities around...
Transition Consultant Training FAQ
Who will benefit from this training? What will I be able to do on the other side? This training is ideal for someone with pastoral experience who is looking to begin consulting with congregations in ministerial transition. If you are a trained intentional interim,...
We Need Peace
I have been struck by the dichotomy of news in recent days—Buddhist monks, and their dog, walking for peace and federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents activating chaos and terror resulting in the unnecessary deaths of people. With either side or pole...
The 2016 Trend
The 2016 Trend If you are on social media these days, you may have seen the 2016 trend. People are flashing back to 2016 by sharing pictures of themselves ten years ago, sharing details of their lives, reminiscing about what life was like. There are also those...
Which Training is Right For Me?
The Center for Congregational Health has always consulted with congregations to gain clarity for strategic planning and visioning, helping churches through conflict, etc. But a critical portion of our work has always been quality, research and experience-based...