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ToolboxI N S I D E M Y

Margaret Marcuson

37 go­to resources that

help clergy make life

easier and more satisfying

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INTRODUCTION

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Hello, I'm Margaret.I help clergy make their lives easier

and more satisfying. Over the years,

I've relied upon certain tools to help

myself and others deal with the

challenges and possibilities of

ministry. This toolkit gives you an

inside peek at my favorite books,

online tools, and strategies.

Organize your life and ministry.

Gain insight and clarity on what your church currently

needs.

Feel inspired, motivated, and energized in your

leadership.

Save time and energy on tasks.

Tap into experts from around the world.

Use this resource to...

Enjoy!

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BOOKS

The Bible (duh!)Not just for preaching, it'salways in your corner.

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Hidden Lives ofCongregations

By: Israel Galindo

Falling Awake: Creating the Lifeof Your DreamsBy: Dave Ellis

Generation to GenerationBy: Edwin Friedman

This book will help you gain moreinsight into where your church is in

the life cycle.

This book helps you discerning whatyou most deeply want and how to take

action.

This is the "other bible" applyingfamily systems thinking to

congregational life. 

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BOOKS

Friedman's FablesBy: Edwin Friedman 

This book helps you define what you areresponsible for and not responsible for.

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Let Your Life SpeakBy: Parker Palmer

Woven Together In PrayerBy: Angela Ashwin

Writing Down the Bones By: Natalie Goldberg

This book will help youclarify your calling.

This is a daily prayer guide thatI've used for years.

This book helpssupport your writing.

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BOOKS

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Becoming a Healthier PastorBy: Ron Richardson

Creating a Healthier ChurchBy: Ron Richardson

This is a great book on familysystems thinking.

This is another great option forlearning more about family

systems thinking. 

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WORKSHOPS

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Leadership in Ministry

Note: I teach in both of these workshops. I can vouch for their power

to help ministers gain more clarity, insight, and maturity.

Leading with Creative Courage

"During the Leadership in Ministry Workshops, you'll learn how the concepts offamily emotional process can be applied to ministry and explore the theological

implications of these concepts."

"The Leading with Creative Courage conference helps you discover a greater sense ofdirection and purpose in your vocation; a more effective approach to conflict; and more

energy and clarity for your leadership."

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STEWARDSHIP

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Ecumenical Stewardship Center

Stewardship at Luther Seminary

"The Ecumenical Stewardship Center connects, inspires, and equips Christiansteward leaders to transform church communities through a vital relationship with

a generous God and in fellowship with today’s church."

"Luther Seminary educates leaders for Christian communities called and sent bythe Holy Spirit to witness to salvation through Jesus Christ and to serve in God's

world."

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ONLINE RESOURCES

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Faith and Leadership

Religion News

"We aim to create lasting change by strengthening the ecology of Christian institutionsthat enable U.S. congregations and pastors to flourish. "

"The Religion News Service aims to be the largest single source of news aboutreligion, spirituality and ideas."

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ONLINE RESOURCES

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Patheos Columns

Perspectives on Congregational Leadership

"Patheos.com is the premier online destination to engage in the global dialogue aboutreligion and spirituality and to explore and experience the world's beliefs."

"This blog explores the application of Bowen Systems Theory to the practice ofcongregational and organizational leadership."

Textweek

"Textweek provides links to resources for study, reflection and liturgy which correspondto the RCL readings you may use for study, teaching and preaching."

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ONLINE RESOURCES

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Church Marketing Sucks

Scott Vaughan Communications

"Our mission is to frustrate, educate and motivate the church to communicate, withuncompromising clarity, the truth of Jesus Christ."

"Serving the strategic communication needs of churches and faith organizationsthroughout North America."

Steve Fogg

"I’m passionate about sharing with the world what I know about branding,communications, marketing and all things digital."

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ONLINE TOOLS

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Pocket

"Pocket is an application andservice for managing a readinglist of articles from the Internet."

Buffer

"Share to Twitter, Facebook,Google+, Instagram, Pinterestand LinkedIn – all from one

place."

Doodle

"Doodle radically simplifies theprocess of scheduling events,meetings, appointments, etc."

Google Drive & Calendar

"Google Drive is a safe place forall your files. Schedule

appointments and connect withyour Gmail with Google

calendar."

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ONLINE TOOLS

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Insight Timer

"Insight Timer is rated as the topfree meditation app on theAndroid and iOS stores."

Omnifocus

"Designed to quickly capture yourthoughts and ideas to store,

manage, and help you processthem into actionable to dos."

MileIQ"MileIQ is an automatic mileagetracker that logs your business

miles for taxes."

Evernote

"Collect, nurture, and shareideas across desktop and

mobile platforms."

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MINISTRY TOOLS

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EchoPrayer

"Echo is a prayer app for iPhone and Android devices thathelps organize and keep track of your prayers."

Vanderbilt Online Lectionary

"Each week, the RCL website adds scriptural reflections basedon a featured art image, as well as RCL prayers for worship."

YouVersion

"YouVersion is a simple, ad­free Bible that bringsGod's Word into your daily life."

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OFFLINE TOOLS

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3x5 notecards

Pen and paperMulti­colored markers

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THANK YOU

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I hope this resource has been helpful!

I'd like to thank you for taking the time to check

out my toolbox resource guide. You can use the

recommendations to simplify and streamline

your life and ministry. 

I'd love to know! Feel free to send me an email at

[email protected]

Do you have any resourcesyou would recommend?

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