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National politics consume a lot of our attention. But a local government focus often is more important for churches that want to work in their communities, says a consultant who has served in government and the church.
Link to author Rick Reinhard
Everyone wants the same thing: to restore the beloved stone building in west Philadelphia so the community and local congregations can use it. But years of deferred maintenance, disagreements and the effects of the pandemic are forcing them to ramp up their efforts.
Link to author Annette John-Hall
A church and a faith-based institute join a coalition that helps people create cooler, safer neighborhoods where residents can thrive.
Link to author Leslie Quander Wooldridge
When a fire destroyed a historic Philadelphia church building, the congregation merged with two others to form New River Presbyterian Church, dedicated to loving God and serving their neighborhood.
Link to author Annette John-Hall
A visitor finds peace and belonging at New Life Lutheran Church, which worships outdoors in the Texas Hill Country.
Link to author Mónica Tornoé
The Oikos Institute for Social Impact helps BIPOC Christian leaders work together to develop a vision, identify existing resources and seek new sources of funding for ministries that serve their communities.
Link to author Alison Bowen
A half-empty church building isn’t just a financial problem; it’s an environmental problem, writes a consultant.
Link to author Rick Reinhard
The National Wildlife Federation’s Sacred Grounds program helps churches increase native plant gardens — thereby helping wildlife flourish and encouraging community connection.
Link to author Leslie Quander Wooldridge
The Rev. Ashley Goff reflects on her congregation’s long — and sometimes contentious — process of building 173 apartments for low-income families, seniors and people with disabilities in this excerpt from “Gone for Good?”
Link to author Ashley Goff
As many as 100,000 buildings and billions of dollars in church-owned property are expected to be sold or repurposed by 2030. With planning and thoughtful stewardship, those assets can continue to serve communities, says Mark Elsdon, the editor of(active the new book, “Gone for Good?”
As the 1950s model declines, new ways of being the church are popping up all over, and gospel truths are now being found in new containers, writes a social entrepreneur.
Link to author Shannon Hopkins
