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Sustainability in Ministry

How do we make sure our ministries are sustainable—emotionally, financially, spiritually, and relationally?

Suggestions for Use

  • Go through the Bible study during your daily devotion.
  • Read one of the featured stories and journal about how your experience is similar or different.
  • Try out one of the spiritual practices by yourself or with a friend.
  • Invite members of your small group, staff, or board to read an article and summarize it at your next meeting.
  • Include one of these resources in your church's newsletter.

Curated Resources on Sustainability in Ministry

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How do we make sure our ministries are sustainable—emotionally, financially, spiritually, and relationally?

Resources

Good Courage Farm: Seed Sent and Planted
Editor's Picks Resources & Recommendations
Making Gratitude Into a Lifelong Practice
Practices
Communities of Calling
Research Theology
Sustainable Small Town and Rural Ministry
Reflections
Talking about Tomatoes
Reflections
Linda Brown: Courageous Conversations for Mental Health
Faith+Leader Stories Seeds Fellows
Equitable Leadership
Reflections
Clergy Care Circles
Resources & Recommendations
Daily Life as a Pilgrimage
Reflections
The Most Profound Religious Question I’ve Ever Been Asked
Reflections
How Do We Rest?
Reflections
Falling Out of Grace Yet Finding Home: A Bible Study
Bible Studies
Creating Belonging During a Pandemic
Faith+Leader Stories Seeds Fellows
Director of Belonging: An Interview with Cat Moore
Faith+Leader Stories Seeds Fellows
What I’m Reading Now: Burnout
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