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Each month we produce an E-Newsletter with timely articles that can assist faith leaders in increasing the vitality of their congregations. Sign-up now to be added to our emailing list: fact@hartsem.edu



Enjoy these past issues:

May 2010:  This issue focuses on two very different, and opposing, factors impacting congregational vitality.  The first factor - congregational conflict has a negative impact on congregational growth and vitality.  The second factor, becoming a compassionate congregation, impacts congregational life in powerful, positive ways.

April 2010:  This special edition announces a new religion web portal - Insights into Religion (www.religioninsights.org).

March 2010:  This inaugural issue highlighted findings of the "American Congregations Study" a Faith Communities Today 2008 (FACT2008) survey of American congregations.

You might also enjoy these discontinued issues of Leadership & Transformation.

Issue 1, volume 1 July, 2005 online web version   or   printer-friendly pdf version

In Issue 1 we covered the “Eight Habits of Highly Adaptive Congregational Leadership” and the important role of curiosity in impacting change.  And, Dr. Abu-Rabi introduces us to the importance of interfaith understanding and knowing our Muslim neighbors.  Both these topics are always timely.

Issue 2, volume 1 April, 2006

online web version   or   printer-friendly pdf version

Issue 2 is loaded with great information about megachurches.  We’ll challenge your assumptions - and debunk the myths - of these large evangelical congregations.