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The following pieces contain articles published in The Congregationalist during the period of 1958 - 1997. Some of those profiled are historical figures, some leaders on the national level, and others are profiles of people in the pews who served the Lord. Profiles of Congregational Historical Figures Profiles of [...]
The following books are pieces of Congregational history and remain important resources for learning about Congregationalism today. The Art and Practice of the Congregational Way: A Church Guide by Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Mauro The Congregational Christian Way of Inter-Church Fellowship by A. Vaughan Abercrombie How to Gather a Congregational [...]
This series of six, colorful, trifold brochures by various authors present some fundamental understandings of Congregationalism. They include: The Biblical Basis of Congregationalism by Harry R. Butman The Congregational Way by Steven H. Ware Bailey New Testament Tests for Congregationalism by Henry David Gray The Congregational Christian Way of [...]
The Congregationalist Campaign Preserving a Voice Strengthening a Legacy Inspiring the Future The Congregationalist is more than a magazine – it’s a ministry of connection, education, and inspiration. For generations, it has served as a faithful witness to the values, theology, and shared identity of Congregational Christian churches [...]
Looking for resources that relate Congregationalism to the NACCC? Check out: Principles and Practices: The Congregational Way of the Churches of the National Association by Lloyd M. Hall, Jr. and Karl D. Schimpf The Basis of Union of the Congregational Christian Churches and the Evangelical and Reformed Church Karl [...]
The following scholarly articles explore various aspects of Congregationalism and may be of use in learning about the Congregational tradition, supporting research on elements of Congregationalism, or for personal study on the topic. Breaking Covenant by Casey vanderBent, 1998 Fellowship: The Neglected Focus of the Congregational Ellipse by Rev. [...]
These three resources provide good summaries for individuals in your church who want to learn more about becoming a member of a Congregational Church. A Pilgrim’s Way by Sally Donny What It Means to Be a Member of a Congregational Church (Pamphlet) by Henry David Gray What It Means [...]
Please join us in welcoming our newly-named Editor of The Congregationalist, Maggie Helmick. A recent graduate of Harvard Divinity School, Maggie worked with the admissions team writing and editing articles for their publications. In her application, she expressed: “The position . . . speaks to my personal and academic [...]
This one-hour video introduces church members to the basic concepts and overarching principles of the Congregational Way.
Peggy Bendroth suggests that the culture of Congregationalism continues to permeate the American way of life, but over time, Congregationalist has lost an understanding of their roots. Bendroth says we have to understand our DNA - - "Who you were is how you are." In other words, it's important [...]
The Rev. Dr. John Tamilio III of the Congregational Church of Canton, MA, argues that our rich history is about much more than the way we govern ourselves. He suggests that our passion for outreach and ministry must also be proclaimed when we tell people who we are and [...]
The Center for Congregational Leadership About the Center for Congregational Leadership The Center for Congregational Leadership is a ministry of the National Association of Congregational Christian Churches. The Center is committed to providing educational opportunities for church leaders to equip them to meet the distinct [...]