Youth and Elders: Fostering Intergenerational Connections
Hear practical ways that congregational leaders can reach more people of all ages and bring them together. Read More
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Flourishing in Ministry Program Offers Coaching to SoCal Pastors
The USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture is pleased to be partnering with the Mental Health and the Church Initiative to provide coaching to 100 pastors. Read More
Wellness and Wellbeing: Caring for Self and Community
As part of Thriving Congregations: A Series on Leadership, experts in mental and physical health shared their perspectives and practical exercises to support your wellbeing and engage with your members on wellness issues. Read More
Congregations Affected by LA County Wildfires
The USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture (CRCC) has compiled a list of congregations affected by the Eaton and Pacific Palisades fires. Read More
Reimagining Church: A Toolkit
This toolkit includes resources from CRCC’s work. With it, we seek to guide faith leaders on their journey of reimagining how religion can be lived out communally. Read More
Thriving Congregations: A Series on Leadership
Register for one or more sessions of a series will help you consider your own leadership style, the state of your organization and the needs of your community. Read More
Self-Care for Faith Leaders: Thriving Congregations Conversation with Dr. Thema Bryant
Pepperdine University Professor and 2023 President of the American Psychological Association, Dr. Thema Bryant spoke about the lingering impact of the pandemic on faith leaders and congregations. Read More
Shifting Your Mindset About Church Leadership: Thriving Congregations Conversation with Quentin P. Kinnison
Fresno Pacific University, Associate Professor Quentin P. Kinnison, provides insights on what it means to transform pastoral leadership. Read More
Thriving (or Just Surviving): 2023 Trends to Watch in Religion and Society
Will congregations recover after the trauma of the pandemic? Will Twitter survive Elon Musk? Or will alternative social media platforms provide a better home for thriving communities? What will become of all the diversity, equity and inclusion efforts spurred by the murder of George Floyd, now that racial justice is not making headlines? Locally, can progressive movements use newfound positions of power to make a dent in the social issues that plague Los Angeles? Read More
Ten Characteristics of Thriving Communities of Faith
Even as religious affiliation continues to decline, CRCC’s research on religious creativity and innovation has found groups that are thriving across religious traditions. Read More
