The following pieces contain articles published in The Congregationalist during the period of 1958 – 1997. Some of those profiled are historical figures, some leaders on the national level, and others are profiles of people in the pews who served the Lord.

Profiles of Congregational Historical Figures
Profiles of Congregational Founders
Profiles of Congregational Ministers
Profiles of Congregational Lay People

Looking for resources that relate Congregationalism to the NACCC? Check out:

Principles and Practices: The Congregational Way of the Churches of the National Association by Lloyd M. Hall, Jr. and Karl D. Schimpf

The Basis of Union of the Congregational Christian Churches and the Evangelical and Reformed Church

Karl Barth – Prophet of a New Christianity by Wilhelm Pauck

A Study by the Committee on Free Church Polity and Unity

A Letter from the Council of the General Council Concerning the Report of a Study by the Committee on Free Church Polity and Unity

Congregationalists on the Merger

The following books are pieces of Congregational history and remain important resources for learning about Congregationalism today.

The Art and Practice of the Congregational Way: A Church Guide by Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Mauro

The Congregational Christian Way of Inter-Church Fellowship by A. Vaughan Abercrombie

How to Gather a Congregational Christian Church by A. Vaughan Abercrombie

The Covenant of Grace in Puritan Thought by John von Rohr

The Creeds and Platforms of Congregationalism by Dr. Williston Walker

To view and read more books on Congregational history and polity, check out the Congregational History and Polity section of this Google Library.

The following scholarly articles explore various aspects of Congregationalism and may be of use in learning about the Congregational tradition, supporting research on elements of Congregationalism, or for personal study on the topic.

Breaking Covenant by Casey vanderBent, 1998
Fellowship: The Neglected Focus of the Congregational Ellipse by Rev. Steven A. Peay, Ph.D., 2003
Freedom: The Ill-defined Expression of the Congregational Way by Richard Scott Hartley, 2010
Re-Discovering Intentional Use of the Church Covenant by Richard Scott Hartley, 2009
We Covenant with the Lord and One with Another by Rev. Steven A. Peay, Ph.D., 1996
Women’s Ministries within Congregational Christian History by Barbara Brown Zikmund, Ph.D.

These three resources provide good summaries for individuals in your church who want to learn more about becoming a member of a Congregational Church.

A Pilgrim’s Way by Sally Donny

What It Means to Be a Member of a Congregational Church (Pamphlet) by Henry David Gray

What It Means to Be a Member of a Congregational Christian Church (Long Form) by Henry David Gray

This series of six, colorful, trifold brochures by various authors present some fundamental understandings of Congregationalism.  They include:

• The Biblical Basis of Congregationalism by Harry R. Butman
• The Congregational Way by Steven H. Ware Bailey
• New Testament Tests for Congregationalism by Henry David Gray
• The Congregational Christian Way of Life by Phil R. Jackson
• The Meaning of the Meeting House by Arthur A. Rouner, Jr.
• With One Sound of the Heart by Howard J. Conn
• What Do Congregational Christians Believe? by Dr. Steven A. Peay.

This one-hour video introduces church members to the basic concepts and overarching principles of the Congregational Way.

Two of the most joyous celebrations in the life of the church are the service of ordination of an individual to the Christian ministry and the service of installation of a newly called pastor to your church. In both cases, a sense of pageantry and solemnity combine to declare before God this special event called forth by the Holy Spirit.

For more information about the Congregational basis and practice of ordination, here are some resources you might find useful:

The Art and Practice of the Congregational Way: A Church Guide by Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Mauro, which lifts up the practices that are hallmarks of Congregationalism and highlights the historical and theological underpinnings of the Congregational Way.

From Call to Settlement by Lloyd Hall, which provides an easy-to-follow, step-by-step process for churches. It includes a helpful timeline to guide you as well as sample agendas and letters.

How to Gather and Order A Congregational Church by A. Vaughn Abercrombie, which contains a section on ordination and installation that includes sample letters and order of worship.

The NACCC Plymouth 400 Task Team has developed resources to commemorate the historic beginning of American Congregationalism and its impact on the faith and life of America over the last four centuries.

We have gathered profiles, calls to worship, and invocations for 107 prominent Congregationalists that you can use at your local church from November 3, 2019 to the 400th anniversary of the “First Thanksgiving” in 2021.

Year One Congregationalist Profiles
Year Two Congregationalist Profiles