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Making homes for the arts in sacred places

Arts groups need their space, and many older churches have plenty to spare. In a win-win for everyone, a Philadelphia nonprofit is pairing up theater, dance, music and other arts groups with congregations that have underused space.

By Mary Beth McCauley Journalist

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Venture for America allows young people to take risks and revitalize cities

Venture for America trains and mentors college graduates in entrepreneurship, which gives them business experience and helps revitalize American cities. Could this serve as a model for the church to encourage creative innovation among young Christians?

By Yonat Shimron Journalist

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Living out the gospel by teaching, not preaching

The Memphis Teacher Residency prepares teachers to work in low-performing public schools in an intensive program that offers training and ongoing support. The ultimate goal, says its founder, is to bring justice to the poor and oppressed.

By David Waters Journalist

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An artful approach to economic development

Newspring, a Christ-centered nonprofit in the Spring Branch section of Houston, helps children and teens visualize a brighter future by nurturing their artistic talents and skills.

By Lynn Gosnell Journalist

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NYC nonprofit keeps seniors connected across the generations

With a network of volunteers from teenagers to young professionals and entire families, Dorot alleviates social isolation among the elderly by keeping them connected across the generations.

By Ansley Roan Journalist

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In the midst of imperfection, Jesus appeared

A spur-of-the-moment event with a wide variety of participants, the annual Christmas pageant at Church Street UMC in Knoxville, Tennessee, is a celebration filled with grace, imperfection and joy.

By Fiona Soltes Journalist

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A small N.C. church reaches out in big ways

At Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church in Haw River, NC, numbers don't matter, as the small rural church becomes a model of a kind of community outreach that many larger churches can only dream of.

By Yonat Shimron Journalist

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From funding loss to sustainability

After losing federal support in 2011, Amachi Pittsburgh, a faith-based organization that supports the children of people in prison, has worked to become financially sustainable by partnering without becoming dependent and broadening tactics without compromising mission.

By G. Jeffrey MacDonald Journalist and UCC minister

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Worship includes 'all ages and all stages' at a San Mateo church

At First Presbyterian Church San Mateo, worship is like Thanksgiving dinner, with everyone at the table. You might not like everything that's served, but everybody experiences the meal together.

By Patricia Corrigan Journalist

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An NYC nonprofit is a perfect catalyst, rallying communities to address homelessness

Part coach, part consultant and part "enabler," Community Solutions helps communities solve the complex problem of homelessness, not with a program but with a process.

By Ansley Roan Journalist

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