- This article from Building Faith defines a benchmark as a reference point against which something can be measured. Creating benchmarks in Christian Education means identifying what the hopes are for faith formation at different ages and stages. Four different examples of learning standards are included in the article.
https://buildfaith.org/christian-education-benchmarks/
- This article by Nancy Going from Vibrant Faith Ministries mentions the book Thriving Congregations: The Pattern of Church Life Then and Now by Kavin Rowe and Greg Jones. Thriving grows from our uniqueness and being present to God and to one another. The books describes churches who prayerfully developed partnerships with other faith communities.
https://vibrantfaith.org/thriving-from-uniqueness/
- The Pivot Podcast from Faith-Lead at Luther Seminary posts weekly on Thursdays. Season 5 explores the changing landscape of church and explores the challenging process of reinventing the church. Podcasts discuss cultural shifts and the four key pivots that churches can make