
Anchor Church Network of Progressive Inclusive Congregations
Exploring what it means to be an Anchor Church and more …
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About Rev Elder Don Eastman
Under development.
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What Is An Anchor Church
Anchor Churches are well-established congregations with substantial institutional strength and stability. They reflect and embrace the progressive values of diversity, inclusion, spiritual transformation community, and justice.
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Congregational Culture
The Culture of Congregations in the USA: An Overview, 2024
The Dynamics of Congregational Size, 2025 (revision in progress)
The Cultural Influence of Denominational Affiliation (document to be written)
Pastoral Leadership in Building a Culture to Replicate Leadership (writing in progress)
Tacit Norms & Family Systems in Congregational Life (document to be written)
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Congregational Engagement
Congregational Engagement
Spiritual Engagement in Congregational Life, 2022 (Book Review)
Spiritual Engagement: Highlights & Key Themes, 2022 (1 page summary of book review)
Spiritual Transformation & Personal Growth in Congregations, 2016
Generous Hospitality of Inclusive Congregations, 2015
Growing an Engaged Church, 2024 (Book Review)
Congregational Volunteer Engagement Systems, 2025 (add resource addendum)
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Congregational Governance
Legal Models of Church Governance (document to be written)
Roles & Responsibilities of the Board of Directors, 2024
Productive Board Policies, 2024 (add resource note)
Policy Governance by the Board of Directors, 2011
Policy Board or Working Board: Various Kinds of Boards, 2006 (PDF)
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Congregational Leadership Development
Congregational Leadership Development
The Qualities of Servant Leadership, 2022
Leadership Styles in Congregational Settings, 2025
Servant Leadership: Best Practices & Benchmarks of Excellence, 2025 (Revise resources)
Second Chair Leadership, 2022 (book review and helpful books)
Team Basics, 2019 (PowerPoint)
Teams, Triads, Dyads, & Solo Roles (document to be written)
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Congregational Management
Congregational Management
(List to be developed)
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Congregational Strategic Planning
Guidelines for Successful Strategic Planning in the Local Church, 2025
Model Strategic Plan Process & Timeline, 2025
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Congregational Stewardship
Congregational Giving Profile
Annual Stewardship Campaign
Capital Gifts Campaign
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Constructive Engagement of Conflict in Congregations
(A project to be completed)
