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The Parish Paper

Ideas and Insights for Active Congregations
Co-editors: Herb Miller, Lyle Schaller, Cynthia Woolever

Latest edition: Are We a Leader-Sending Congregation? (PDF)

Visit The Parish Paper website for free resources for congregations, judicatories and seminaries. Find help on:

  1. How to accomplish effective congregational planning
  2. Core Values survey for congregations
  3. Miracle Sunday stewardship campaign instructions
  4. The Secret to Abundant Living: Learning How to Ask (prayer education resource)
  5. Back-issue index of The Parish Paper
  6. Answers to frequently asked questions

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  • E-mail
  • U.S. Mail
  • enclosing or reprinting in your newsletter
  • distribution at your meetings or training events
  • posting on your Website

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