R e s o u r c e s
Research, articles, videos from past gatherings, and additional resources
Exploring the Pandemic Impact on Congregations (EPIC) with Scott Thumma and Q&A
Presented at the March 2022 ECFPL Director's +1 Virtual Gathering
Resources mentioned in video above
How to collaborate with EPIC
Research & Articles
A variety of works relevant to the economic challenges facing pastoral leaders
ViewCovid-19 Resources
A collection of grantee-produced and/or curated resources related to the COVID-19 pandemic
ViewGathering First Fruits
A collection of videos that tells the story of the January 2019 Gathering First Fruits National Summit
ViewVideos from past gatherings
Big Picture & Creative Dreaming
Brian Williams
April 2021 Directors +1 Gathering
Key Concepts Revisited
Rick Foss
April 2021 Directors +1 Gathering
Well Being In Trying Times
Matt Bloom
November 2020 Team Leadership Gathering
Relationships with Donors
Aimée A. Laramore
November 2020 Team Leadership Gathering
ECFPL Resource Organizations
Research & Articles
The work of the Theological School Initiative to Address Economic Challenges Facing Future Ministers, coordinated by the ATS (Association of Theological Schools), offers rich resources targeted toward seminaries and student.
View resourceC. Kirk Hadaway and Penny Long Marler engaged both the collected research produced by planning grantees and national economic data to produce the 2017 ECFPL Research Report.
View resourceMatt Bloom’s WorkWell project is a major, long-term program of research designed to understand and support the wellbeing of helping and care giving professionals. The Flourishing in Ministry portion examines what motivates pastors and priests to be engaged in ministry—and what disrupts them from experiencing wellbeing in their work.
View resourceCOVID-19 Resources
These lists represent a collection of grantee-produced and/or curated resources related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Grantees have, of course, developed many more resources than are found here. We have tried to focus on resources related to the economics of ministry, rather than worship or other topics (other partners have been curating in these spaces, including our friends at the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship and at Faith and Leadership). To suggest additional resources, please email Elise Barrett at [email protected].
Resource Organizations Providing COVID-19 Resources
Other Grantee Organization COVID-19 Resource Pages
Additional CARES Act Resources
Additional Covid-19 materials
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