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Servant-Leader Intern Deidre Thornton, an active student and member of the Wesley Foundation at Tenn. State University, helps student Jonathan learn a new word at the Freedom School at Gordon Memorial United Methodist Church in Nashville, Tenn. College students are trained by the Children's Defense Fund to serve as instructors for students in grades K-12 in Freedom Schools across the nation. Photo by Mike DuBose, UMNS.

Whether you are leading a congregation as clergy or laity, coordinating a particular ministry or helping congregants live out their membership vows, you will find information and inspiration here. Find ideas for helping members discover their spiritual gifts, recruiting and celebrating volunteers and much more.

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Five steps for congregational healing

These five steps will aid both clergy and lay leaders who are helping their congregation heal during seasons of pain, grief and division.

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Members of Benton First United Methodist Church 150 boxes and bags of health kit supplies. Photo by Sue Engle. Courtesy of UMNS.

Leadership

Developing congregational leaders

Leadership development is vital to a congregation's long-term well-being. Good leaders lead to more effective programs, better outreach and stronger disciples.

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