Anchor Church Network of Progressive Inclusive Congregations

Exploring what it means to be an Anchor Church and more …

  • About Rev Elder Don Eastman

    Under development.

  • 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.

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • Congregational Management

    Congregational Management

    (List to be developed)

  • Congregational Strategic Planning

    Guidelines for Successful Strategic Planning in the Local Church, 2025

    Model Strategic Plan Process & Timeline, 2025

  • Congregational Stewardship

    Congregational Giving Profile

    Annual Stewardship Campaign

    Capital Gifts Campaign

  • Constructive Engagement of Conflict in Congregations

    (A project to be completed)