by Beth Kennett | May 29, 2019 | Congregations
One morning on my drive into work, I was in traffic, on the interstate, that was inching along—three lanes in each direction, barely moving. I heard a siren in the distance, I looked in my rear-view mirror, I could not see lights flashing and I noticed that no one...
by Chris Gambill | Jan 29, 2019 | Leadership, Ministers
As you may have heard at the end of last year, we announced that the Wake Forest University School of Divinity, in partnership with Center for Congregational Health, was awarded a significant grant from the Lilly endowment. The money was given to support a new project...
by Beth Kennett | Dec 30, 2018 | Uncategorized
2019 is quickly approaching and is bringing with it many opportunities. In the coming year, we will continue to offer: Consulting, coaching and guidance for interim ministry for congregations, clergy and judicatories. The Association for Intentional Interim Ministry...
by Beth Kennett | Dec 13, 2018 | Coaching, Congregations, Consulting, Interim Ministry
Over the past year, at the Center for Congregational Health, we have experienced many changes, some that were natural and easy and some that were unanticipated and arduous. Les Robinson, frequently says that congregations are in a state of continuous change. We see...
by Beth Kennett | Nov 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
THOMPSON, GEORGE B., JR. (2001). How to Get Along with Your Church: Creating Cultural Capital for Doing Ministry. The Pilgrim Press, 700 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115-1100; 151 pages in Paper Back Edition Prominently portrayed on the front cover of George B....
by Bart Hubbard | Oct 17, 2017 | Interim Ministry, Ministers
Dear Colleagues: You do not need to be reminded that serving as an Intentional Interim Minister is challenging – and can be very lonely! Most people have no real concept of what we do, and this includes other ministers in the areas we serve. Interims have asked for a...
by Beth Kennett | Jul 28, 2017 | Congregations
In congregations with generous giving, leaders plan for the stewardship results they want, and need. Last years’ and last minute ideas thrown into a jumbled mix are rarely successful and can be damaging not only for one year, but for years to come. Stewardship teams...
by Beth Kennett | Jul 18, 2017 | Consulting, Future, History, Interim Ministry, Leadership, Uncategorized
The Center for Congregational Health is in its 25th year! The Center has been working with congregations, clergy and lay leaders since November of 1992. As we move through the remainder of this year, we celebrate 25 years of partnering with congregations and leaders...
by Bart Hubbard | May 8, 2017 | Interim Ministry
Dear Colleagues: You do not need to be reminded that serving as an Intentional Interim Minister is challenging – and can be very lonely! Most people have no real concept of what we do, and this includes other ministers in the areas we serve. Interims have asked for a...
by Beth Kennett | Feb 6, 2017 | Congregations, Future
The latest research from the ongoing, multi-year, Hartford Institute study on American congregational life (FACT, 2015) confirms what most people involved in the life of a church already know. Most American congregations find themselves in a challenging situation:...
