A good job description is an effective means to assist your church employees. No job description can list every duty performed by the employee, however, a well written one can provide guidelines. The description should include the overall responsibility [...]
Baptisms are special services in the life of the church. The NACCC has provided you with examples of ceremonies and other resources you could use that may help you celebrate this special day. Baptism Baptism Ceremony 1 Baptism Ceremony 2 [...]
Remember and Rejoice. Preserving the history gives us our sense of identity. Rediscover how your church came into being. A church anniversary is an occasion to hear the stories of the past. There are many ideas on the internet for [...]
Congregationalists have a rich heritage that provides the basis for our traditions. Nowhere is this more exemplified and amplified than in our celebrations of Thanksgiving. To help churches celebrate their Congregational heritage, there are several litanies, proclamations and prayers [...]
Two of the most joyous celebrations in the life of the church are the service of ordination of an individual to the Christian ministry and the service of installation of a newly called pastor to your church. In both [...]
Produced by Rev. Dr. Steven Peay and Rev. Shawn Stapleton, this resource is available in digital format. This DVD also has many resources to help you plan Worship experiences that are meaningful, encouraging and rooted in history and tradition [...]
Finding your next minister when you need to is a process that deserves careful attention and a commitment to best practices. This handbook guides you through the process and offers best practices to consider as you move forward. View [...]
The National Association of Congregational Christian Churches (NACCC) is a fellowship of autonomous member churches that recognize the value of mutual support and the sharing of resources to accomplish goals beyond what a church alone can do. The member [...]
Hear how churches of any size, especially small churches, have a future when they become engaged with their communities. See how your church can take a fresh look at finding its place in your community. [...]
Peggy Bendroth suggests that the culture of Congregationalism continues to permeate the American way of life, but over time, Congregationalist has lost an understanding of their roots. Bendroth says we have to understand our DNA - - "Who you [...]
