Congregational endings are bigger than individual local churches. Many people are called to support these threshold congregations, those nearing the end of their life cycle and facing questions about continued ministry. This Best Practices guide is for anyone responsible for multiple pastors and churches in a region or denomination. These people are judicatory leaders. They include—but aren’t limited to—executive presbyters, superintendents, associate regional ministers, congregational developers, church legacy specialists, search and call coordinators, and foundations.
This detailed guide is divided into five Best Practices, based on almost two years of research and asset-based interviews with judicatory leaders. It provides theological grounding, pastoral postures, and practical steps for judicatory leaders coming alongside threshold congregations. Each Best Practice includes stories of resurrection straight from the field.
Download this guide and change the solitary approach to churches at the end of their life cycle, affirm their faithfulness, and support their decision-making. While this guide is written for judicatory leaders, others will benefit from the background information and practical advice offered.
Note: When you check out, you will need to enter your billing information, but you will not be charged for this free resource. This project was funded by the Louisville Institute.
Congregational endings are bigger than individual local churches. Many people are called to support these threshold congregations, those nearing the end of their life cycle and facing questions about continued ministry. This Best Practices guide is for anyone responsible for multiple pastors and churches in a region or denomination. These people are judicatory leaders. They include—but aren’t limited to—executive presbyters, superintendents, associate regional ministers, congregational developers, church legacy specialists, search and call coordinators, and foundations.
This detailed guide is divided into five Best Practices, based on almost two years of research and asset-based interviews with judicatory leaders. It provides theological grounding, pastoral postures, and practical steps for judicatory leaders coming alongside threshold congregations. Each Best Practice includes stories of resurrection straight from the field.
Download this guide and change the solitary approach to churches at the end of their life cycle, affirm their faithfulness, and support their decision-making. While this guide is written for judicatory leaders, others will benefit from the background information and practical advice offered.
Note: When you check out, you will need to enter your billing information, but you will not be charged for this free resource. This project was funded by the Louisville Institute.
