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Journalistic narratives about catalytic organizations and leaders that are innovative while remaining rooted in tradition

Plainsong Farm integrates Christian formation with sustainable agriculture

Visitors come to the working farm in Michigan to learn about agricultural, environmental and spiritual practices.

By Sue Nichols Zimmerman Journalist

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An organization working with immigrants cultivates joy and hope while offering support services

Casa Chirilagua serves as a hub for programming, outreach and connection in northern Virginia.

By Marissa Martinez Journalist

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Street Psalms trains and connects leaders around the globe to build communities of peace

An international religious order uses a teaching framework based on abundance, practice and peacemaking. Street Psalms offers a seminary, design studio and resources to its partners.

By Cheston Knapp Writer

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One church’s journey toward racial justice has taken over a decade and still continues

After George Floyd’s murder five years ago, a historic church increased its efforts to address its history. It still has work to do.

By Yonat Shimron Journalist

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Trusting youth to lead

As some churches scramble for a quick solution to waning youth programs, a Lexington, Kentucky, church has found success in building over time and empowering their young people as leaders.

By Kory Wilcoxson Pastor and journalist

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Listening to people and investing in them as an act of radical service

Married pastors have transformed a vacant strip mall into a community development hub and base for needed services in a St. Louis suburb.

By Valerie Schremp Hahn Journalist

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Artistic creativity fuels a Houston church’s mission

A Texas congregation has formed itself and transformed a worn-down warehouse with art at the core of theology and community.

By Lindsay Peyton Journalist

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The visionary and the implementer: Partners combine strengths to launch a housing development for formerly homeless older adults

When San Antonio’s Catholic Worker house grew from offering a feeding ministry to building affordable housing, its leader got help from a surprising source: a former administrator in the city department that had tried to shut it down.

By Robyn Ross Journalist

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The hard and surprisingly hopeful lessons for churches five years after COVID

Pastors share what they’ve learned about their congregations, about the work of the church and about themselves five years after the pandemic forced most to close their doors.

By Edie Gross Journalist

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Restorative justice practices teach high school students to share stories and resolve conflict

A nonprofit hosts conversation circles in schools as part of its commitment to healing trauma and preventing violence in Chicago’s Bronzeville community.

By Alison Bowen Journalist