The NACCC encourages you and your church to become involved with your state or regional association. State and regional associations are groups organized in different parts of the country that may share in the mission of the NACCC. Each [...]
Enhance Ministry Thriving and See Impact Grow Through a SHARING VITALITY Grant! One of the hottest topics for churches to wonder about and discuss today is “vitality.” How do we get it, sustain it, or recapture it? More importantly, [...]
In 2025, the NACCC Vitality Ministry Council offered ten one-time grants of $2,500 each to active member churches or church cohort groups of the NACCC to support new or expanding ministries or projects that involve churches being exploratory, ambitious, [...]
The National Association of Congregational Christian Churches (NACCC) is a fellowship of autonomous member churches that recognize the value of mutual support and the sharing of resources to accomplish goals beyond what a church can do alone. This Guide [...]
Why Learn about Insurance? True story: A pastor arrived at his church property only to witness the entire building burning in flames. It was a total loss. The following morning, as he wondered where the church would meet, and [...]
A housing allowance is an important tax benefit for pastors. Church boards can use the language below to create a resolution for a housing allowance. Use it for pastors who own or rent a home. Important Note: A resolution [...]
Are you looking for new resources for your church’s Christian Education (CE) and Vacation Bible School (VBS) programming? Check out the recording of our Christian Formation and Vacation Bible School webinar from November 7th, 2024! To watch, click here [...]
Looking for inspiration for celebrating your church's next anniversary? Check out this recording of the Congregational Library & Archives' Celebrating Your Church’s Anniversary: Tips and Tricks for a Memorable Commemoration webinar from September 18th, 2024. Whether your church is [...]
“Plentiful Gifts” is a partnership with the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary to help small congregations with part-time clergy nurture lay gifts and leadership. Participating churches will work to identify their mission and talents, after which select members will [...]
Does your church have an idea that could foster vitality and benefit others? The NACCC Vitality Ministry Council believes creative endeavors are worth supporting financially to see what they can inspire! In 2025, the NACCC Vitality Ministry Council is [...]
