An In Depth Exploration
The articles presented here are provided by our outreach partner, The Alban Institute. They have been selected from contributions to The Alban Institute's Congregations Magazine, as well as excerpts from books and other publications. The Alban Institue is an ecumenical, interfaith organization founded in 1974, which supports congregations through consulting services, research, book publishing, and educational seminars.
The concepts explored in this section relate to both the issues raised in the film and topics covered as part of the Many Voices project. They should provide insight for congregations working to define their goals for community outreach, youth engagement and the relationship between a place of worships leader and the overall congregation. Many of these authors have worked as consultants to a variety of congregations, helping guide discussions and create plans for overcoming challenges or just redefining goals to address changing times and needs.
Articles:
- How to Create a Successful Community-based Project
- Faith-Based Community Ministries in a 9/11 World
- Making a Difference: Community Partnership Brings New Life to the Congregation
- Beyond Outreach: Worship, Justice, and Radical Hospitality
- Congregation as Conduit: How Congregations and Communities Can Connect
- Serving Others: An Emerging Emphasis for Youth
- Discovering the Congregation's Norms
- Finding the Right Pastor for Your Parish
- The Failure to Form Basic Partnership: Resolving a Dilemma of New Pastorates
- Honeymoon vs. Trial: Surviving the Critical First Years
- 7 Ways to Heal after Church Conflict
- Never Call Them Jerks: Healthy Responses to Difficult Behavior
- Rebuilding Neighborhoods, Building Bridges: African-American and Jewish congregations tackle community projects together
- Crossing the Threshold: How a Presbyterian Church and an Independent Synagogue Share Space
