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Here are the most frequently downloaded resources from Building Church Leaders. Two items on this list are free, so consider starting there. After that, go deeper in the areas that interest you.<\/p>\n\n

1. Turning Visitors into Attenders—Assessment Pack<\/a><\/p>\n\n

2. Answering Tough Questions—Practical Ministry Skills<\/a> (Free!)<\/p>\n\n

3. Administrative Assistant—Orientation Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n

4. Leading Financial Stewardship—Assessment Pack<\/a><\/p>\n\n

5. Becoming a Great Teacher—Practical Ministry Skills<\/a><\/p>\n\n

6. Vision & Strategy—Assessment Pack<\/a><\/p>\n\n

7. Growing a Healthy Church—Assessment Pack<\/a><\/p>\n\n

8. Preaching for the Lay Leader—Practical Ministry Skills<\/a><\/p>\n\n

9. Church Board Member—Orientation Guide<\/a> (Free!)<\/p>\n\n

10. Becoming a Great Church Board—Practical Ministry Skills<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Here are the most frequently downloaded resources from Building Church Leaders. Two items on this list are free, so consider starting there. After that, go deeper in the areas that interest you. 1. Turning Visitors into Attenders—Assessment Pack 2. Answering Tough Questions—Practical Ministry Skills (Free!) 3. Administrative Assistant—Orientation Guide 4. Leading Financial Stewardship—Assessment Pack 5. 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