Reframing the Conversation about Church Endings
How can we reframe our conversations about closing, merging, changing, or doing church “differently"? Rev. Libby Howe frames change — even hard change — through the lens of hope and holy imagination.
Resurrection Hope: Church Closure and a Faithful Future
Pastor Lorrin Radzik preaches resurrection — even after closing two churches. For courageous leaders, death is not the end of our story.
Church Closure & Merger Books
Thinking about church closure or merger? The Good Friday Collaborative has assembled a book list for our newsletter subscribers. Download the annotated resource list as a first step for support in the sacred work of congregational endings.