Christians look on in dismay as empty churches are converted into luxury condos, but congregations are beginning to reassess how their sacred spaces are used outside Sunday worship.
Many white Christians in evangelical churches feel isolated in their desire to discuss race, often encountering silence or pushback from their communities. Engaging with racial issues from a biblical perspective is essential for fostering unity and effectively following Jesus in a diverse world.
This guide showcases organizations addressing some of the most pressing social issues. Their endeavors range from supporting vulnerable children and families to promoting environmental stewardship.
The Church in Boston needs to wrestle with our region’s involvement in the Transatlantic Slave Trade. This resource list provides a wealth of material to grow in awareness of how the legacy of slavery continues to impact our communities.
Sexual exploitation in the church thrives in a culture of silence and secrecy. Gregg Detwiler argues that the absence of safe, transparent spaces where leaders can process their struggles is a systemic issue. Sharing from his own life and ministry, Gregg encourages Christian leaders to walk with others in accountability and transparency as they seek to minister to others.
Last Updated August 14, 2020
9 Leadership Principles from an Interim Pastor to Get You Through a Crisis (Like COVID-19) - David Miles of Vital Church Ministry
COVID-19 Toolkit for Nonprofits and Ministries - a course from City Vision University
The course is designed to train leaders at nonprofits, NGOs and ministries on how to respond to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic effectively and adapt to the financial crisis. This course builds on City Vision's experience working with thousands of nonprofits, NGOs and ministries in the past 20 years. We have also been curating the best COVID-19 resources and training from some of the best sources in the world.
Some of the other material covered includes:
Nonprofit Government Grants, Loans, CARES Act & Other Legislation
How to Maintain Healthy Relationships and Organizations in a Remote Work Environment
Resources for Homeless Shelters & Organizations Serving High-Risk Clients During COVID-19
COVID-19 Planning Toolkit for Nonprofit Leaders & Boards
COVID-19 Nonprofit Fundraising Toolkit
Leading through a Crisis, by John Maxwell
Nonprofit Board Resources, Risk Management, HR & Legal Guidance
Online Courses for Nonprofit and Ministry Leaders - free online courses from City Vision University
Learn how to apply principles of Christian community development and the social justice tradition to transform at-risk communities
Learn how to use life reflection and leadership best practices to lead effectively in diverse and under-resourced environments
Learn how to utilize disruptive innovation in higher education as well as instructional design and program design for online and blended programs
Learn how to serve effectively and adapt to financial crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic
On November 20, Vision New England brought together 38 current and aspiring multi-site leaders from across New England for a Multi-Site Forum at LifeSong Church in Sutton, MA. The full-day event provided a space for peers to build relationships with fellow multi-site leaders, exchange insights, and share successes and failures in their multi-site experience.
People who profess no faith affiliation, often called "nones," as in "none of the above", comprise nearly 23% percent of the U.S.'s adult population. How do we develop meaningful connections with a generation that may never enter a church building? We sat down with anti-racism activist and spiritual director Tracy Bindel to discuss this question.
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