These links are some I frequent and have found helpful on more than one occasion. My listing of them here is simply for your review and convenience and doesn't necessarily imply my endorsement of these sites. Edward Hammett

For Personal Growth Inventories

• http://www.mcintoshcgn.com/ - Gary McIntosh's ministry
• http://www.crown.org/ - Larry Burkett's ministry
• http://www.easumbandy.com - Bill Easum and Tom Bandy's ministry
• http://www.teamministry.com/ - Church Growth Institute
• http://www.master-planning.com/ - Bobb Biehl's ministry
• http://www.goministryconnect.com/
• http://www.strengthsfinder.com/ - Gallup Organization
• http://www.lifeway.com/ - John Trent Instruments
• http://www.leadinc.com/ - John Savage's ministry
• http://www.alban.org/ - Alban Institute
• http://www.klesis.org/ - Spiritual Gift inventories and study

Online Educational

• http://www.wooddale.org/ - Leith Anderson
• http://www.leonardsweet.com/ - Len Sweet
• http://www.lifeway.com/ - Lifeway Christian Resources
• http://www.easumbandy.com/ - Bill Easum and Tom Bandy
• http://www.netresults.org/ - Tom Bandy and NetResults
• http://www.hollifield.org/ - Hollifield Leadership Center in NC
• http://www.transformingsolutions.org/ - Eddie Hammett's Website

Coaching Relationships

• http://www.valwoodcoaching.com/ - Valwood Christian Leadership coaching
• http://www.cbfonline.org/ - Cooperative Baptist Fellowship
• http://www.christiancoachesnetwork.com/ - Ministry of Gary Collins and Judy Santos
• http://www.internal-impact.com/ - Ministry of Jane Creswell
• http://www.mentorlink.org/ - Mentoring Relationship Network
• http://www.newfieldnetwork.org/ - Newfield Coaching Certification
• http://www.onpurposeministry.com/ - On Purpose Ministry
• http://www.transformationalcoaching.com/ - Coaching Ministry of Joseph Umdi
• http://www.thespiritualbandit.com - The Spiritual Bandit

For Spiritual Growth Inventories

• http://www.onlinerev.com/ - Rev. Magazine
• http://www.tnetwork.com/ - TNET Disciplemaking Site
• http://www.discipleshipteam.org/ - Baptist State Convention's Discipleship Team
• http://www.teamministry.com/ - spiritual gift inventory
• http://www.transformingsolutions.org/ - For extensive listing of inventories for faith development

Online Educational Forums

• http://www.forministry.com/
• http://www.radiodelilah.com/
• http://www.lifeway.com/ - Lifeway Christian Resources
• http://www.hollifield.org/ - Hollifield Leadership Center

Coaching Relationships/Spiritual Direction

• http://www.valwoodcoaching.com/ - Valwood Christian Leadership coaching
• http://www.cbfonline.org/ - Cooperative Baptist Fellowship
• http://www.christiancoachesnetwork.com/ - Ministry of Gary Collins and Judy Santos
• http://www.internal-impact.com/ - Ministry of Jane Creswell
• http://www.mentorlink.org/ - Mentoring Relationship Network
• http://www.transformationalcoaching.com/ - Coaching Ministry of Joseph Umdi

For Professional Growth Inventories

• http://www.jobsinaflash.org/ - Intercristo
• http://www.crown.org/ - Crown ministries
• http://www.lifeway.com/ - Lifeway Christian Resources
• http://www.churchgrowth.net/ - Church Growth
• http://www.helper.com/ - Therapist helper
• http://www.cuttingedgeministries.com/ - Wayne Jones ministry
• http://www.campfireresources.com/ - David Schmidt Ministry

Online Educational Forums

• http://www.churchstaffing.org/
• http://www.lifeway.com/
• http://www.bscnc.org/
• http://www.goministryconnect.com/
• http://www.parishgroup.com/
• http://www.leadnet.org/ - Leadership Network
• http://www.halftime.org/ - Halftime Magazine - Bob Buford's Ministry
• http://www.insight.org/ - Charles Swindoll's ministry
• http://www.gbod.org/ - General Board of Discipleship UMC
• http://www.churchbusiness.com/ - Church Business articles search engine
• http://www.margretwheatly.com/ - Margaret Wheatly's articles/research
• http://www.pastoralsummit.org/ - Ministry of Paul Wilkie
• http://www.pastors.com/ - Ministry of SaddleBack Community and Rick Warren
• http://www.churchcentral.com/ - resources and support for local church ministry

Face to Face Learning Opportunities

• http://www.hollifield.org/ - Hollifield Leadership Center in NC
• http://www.thecove.org/ - Billy Graham's Cove in NC
• http://www.lifeway.com/ - Lifeway Christian Resources
• http://www.bscnc.org/ - Baptist State Convention of NC
• http://www.easumbandy.com/ - Easum Bandy Ministry
• http://www.congregationalresources.org/ - Alban Institute

Coaching Relationships

• http://www.valwoodcoaching.com/ - Valwood Christian Leadership coaching
• http://www.preachingplus.com/ - Len Sweet and others
• http://www.astd.org/ - American Society of Training and Development
• http://www.internal-impact.com/ - Ministry of Jane Creswell
• http://www.ccnnetwork.com/ - Christian Coaches Network
• http://www.interlinktc.com/ - Ministry of Linda Miller
• http://www.takeheartcoaching.org/
• http://www.lawton-assoc.com/
• http://www.coaching.com/ - Ken Blanchard's coaching network
• http://www.transformationalcoaching.com/ - Coaching Ministry of Joseph Umdi

For Congregational Development Inventories

• http://www.alban.org/ - Alban institute

Online Forums

• http://www.bscnc.org/
• http://www.ethicsdaily.com/

Coaching Relationships

• http://www.valwoodcoaching.com/ - Valwood Christian Leadership coaching
• http://www.pavingyourway.com/

For Ministry Funding or Partnerships

• http://www.cmaonline.org/ - Christian Money Management Association
• http://www.crown.org/ - Crown Ministries - Larry Burkett
• http://www.kluth.org/ - Kluth Stewardship
• http://www.internationaldonors.org/ - grantmakers without borders
• http://www.moneysavers.com/ - Money Saver Ideas
• http://www.fdncenter.org/ - Foundation Center

For Worship Ministry

• http://www.lumicon.org/
• http://www.preachingplus.com/
• http://www.sjmmanagement.com/
• http://www.ultimatepowerpoint.com/
• http://www.wiredchurches.com/
• http://www.coolchurches.com/
• http://www.visualbible.com/
• http://www.visionvideo.com/

Magazines/Journals/Articles

• http://www.astd.org/ - American Society of Training and Development
• http://www.leadnet.org/ - Leadership Network
• http://www.christianitytoday.org/ - Christianity today
• http://www.revmagazine.com/ - Rev Magazine
• http://www.relevantmagazine.com/ - Relevant Magazine
• http://www.christianitytoday.com/le/2007/004/18.67.html  - Discipleship and Storytelling

Ministry in the Workplace

• http://www.workplaceministry.org/ - Ministry of Os Hillman
• http://www.avodahinstitute.org/ - Ministry of David Miller
• http://www.ministry-in-daily-life.org/ - Coalition of Ministry in Daily Life / LayNet
• http://www.marketplace-network.org/
• http://www.slsschool.org/ - Servant Leadership School /Church of the Savior
• http://www.wellspring.org/ - Wellspring Retreat Center

Transitioning Churches

• www.ginkworld.net/churches/churchesmain.html - Locates innovative churches across the country
• http://www.churchtransitions.com/ - Ministry of Dan Southerland
• http://www.pursuingvitalministry.com/ - Strategy and Coaching Process for Transitioning Churches
• http://www.futurechurch.com/
• http://www.pastorappreciation.com/ - Planning tools for pastor appreciation
• http://www.churchteams.com/ - planning for church teams
• http://www.citireach.org/ - Citi Reach International Site
• http://www.churchstaffing.com/ - Realigning church staff with job description models
• http://www.sustainingpastoralexcellence.com/ - Help for clergy in transitioning churches

• www.leadershipbuzz.com – a powerful new website for church staff and key leadership

• http://dogwoodabbey.squarespace.com/abbey-journal/- 16th Century Reform and the Emergent Movement
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Updated 1/2008