Reflections from a church working on wisdom by: Rev. Dr. Anna Hall In researching the gifts and possibilities of aging churches, I have enjoyed learning about the Sage-ing Committee at …
Finding Our Bearings: Why Outside Guidance Can Help Congregations Thrive
by: Rev. Cameron Trimble We’re living through a time when many congregational leaders feel like they’re carrying more than ever before. The challenges are real: navigating cultural shifts, political polarization, …
A Modern Day Psalm
by: Rev. Anna Golladay Oh Lord, God of honest and truth-filled presence. I stand on a precipice of fear and humbly seek your face.I find myself deep in a cave …
Balancing Act – Caring for Us and Them
by: Rev. Dr. Anna Hall We are living in tumultuous times. There are two questions many people are grappling with right now: How can I help those suffering from the …
What Your Church’s Brand Is Telling Others
By: Rev. Anna Golladay As some of you may know, I’ve been running for public office here in Chattanooga. There were 4 of us running for my district’s CIty Council …
Leading in a Time of Chaos: How Congregations Can Shape the Future
Rev. Cameron Trimble We are living in a moment of profound political disruption, social unrest, and deep uncertainty about the future. Across the country, congregations are grappling with what it …
Creative Church Campus Uses During this Crisis
by: Rev. Anna Golladay One of the primary ways I pour back into the work of the 21st-century faith community is by helping congregations reimagine what their buildings might be …
Look for the Helpers
by: Rev. Dr. Anna Hall We can all feel paralyzed at times by the events occurring outside our congregational walls. Natural disasters, racism, political actions that harm the vulnerable, and …
Standing Against the Tide: Congregations as Firewalls for Justice
by: Rev. Cameron Trimble The United States is at a crossroads. We are watching the slow but steady rise of authoritarianism, where democratic norms are eroding, and the most vulnerable …
Immigration Resources & I.C.E. Entry on Church Property
The beginning days of the second Trump administration have produced a host of questions from congregations and synagogues regarding I.C.E. entry on property. We have curated these resources to assist …