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

What brings you joy? An urban neighborhood strengthens its community by asking unexpected questions

The Learning Tree initiative takes a different route to enhancing community by focusing on talents and gifts — not poverty.

By Shari Finnell Journalist

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Shifting politics and boosted technology were taking hold in some congregations pre-pandemic

While congregational life for many has been altered in the last two years by COVID-19, the latest iteration of the National Congregations Study shows that changes were already underway in faith communities.

By Edie Gross Journalist

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A Chicago-area coalition trains leaders in organizing and Catholic social teaching

Working with partners in the community, the Coalition for Spiritual & Public Leadership seeks to be a catalyst for the creation of a just economy.

By Claire Zulkey Journalist

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A faith-based design lab teaches churches how to help their communities flourish

With the help of The Impact Guild design lab, a church in San Antonio is able to dream big and start small as it leverages little-used assets for the neighborhood.

By Emily Starbuck Gerson Journalist

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Yes in God’s Back Yard wants to build homes for those most in need of them

A faith-based initiative anchored in San Diego would use property owned by religious institutions to help address an affordable-housing crisis.

By Kate Morrissey Journalist

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Thistle Farms maintains focus on a crystal-clear mission

For two decades, the Nashville nonprofit has modeled organizational sustainability and growth while helping women recover and rebuild.

By Stephanie Hunt Journalist

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Rethinking the image of Christ

A counter-cultural art exhibit in Pennsylvania challenges inaccurate representations of Jesus while encouraging visitors to consider decolonized depictions of the Messiah.

By Annette John-Hall Journalist

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Latino students succeed in graduate school with the support of the Hispanic Theological Initiative

HTI’s emphasis on mentoring, editorial support and community has created a network that participants refer to as la familia.

By Marilyn Garateix Journalist

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A seminary program cultivates healthy economies to grow healthy communities

Fresno Pacific University aims to reinvigorate a city through social entrepreneurship

By Cyndee Fontana-Ott Journalist

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Creativity and trust are hallmarks of a robust effort by churches and their partners to provide vaccinations in communities of color

Four churches in New York City delivered more than 30,000 vaccinations to people in their neighborhoods by sponsoring clinics, listening to people’s concerns and sharing their stories.

By Genine Babakian Journalist

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