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- A Framework for Flourishing: A Synopsis of When Helping Hurts
- When Social Capital Moves in Next Door: The Best Evidence on Gentrification
- The Maker Versus The Takers: What Jesus Really Said About Social Justice and Economics
- The Emotional and Mental Health Crisis in Poverty
- A Resurgence of Republicanism: Seizing the Opportunity to Reclaim Self-governance
- Partnering with Landlords for Affordable Housing
- Forgotten Faces: A Call for the Church to Engage the Elderly
- What’s Justice Got to Do With It? How Justice Works With Charity to Uplift the Poor
- After The Storm: How to Shape Our Mercy Ministries for Long-term Success
- Second Chances: Helping Returning Citizens Reintegrate
Ten Ways You Can Support Single Moms This Christmas
Your church or nonprofit can spread holiday cheer this Christmas by equipping staff, volunteers, and backers to support single moms in your area. Learn how you can help build and strengthen their social networks as they strive to provide for their families.
The Point of Giving to the Poor, According to Thomas Aquinas
Everyone agrees we should give to the poor. But the compelling question is why? Member Engagement Director, Avery West, explores the purpose of giving to the poor through the eyes of thirteenth-century philosopher and theologian, Thomas Aquinas.
Reframing Our Ministry Practices in Light of God’s Story of Change
The Chalmers Center writes to encourage readers to go beyond material prosperity in poverty alleviation. Equipping them with a holistic framework of God’s story of change.
The Impact of Servant Leadership
Learn from David’s example and explore how godly, servant leadership can lead to true change in a lost and broken world. Guest contributor, Jon Barrett, shares his insights.
Including the Innkeeper: How Residential Programs Should Partner with Churches
Discover the transformative power of partnerships in faith-based recovery programs. Mark McKnelly shares his journey and highlights the role of local churches in assisting program participants. Learn key characteristics to look for in a church partner. Inspirational insights for members of faith-based programs.
7 Non-Negotiables for Church Engagement in Compassion
The Greatest of All identified Himself with the “least of these.” Jesus’ economy flips ours on its head – rich is poor, and poor is rich. He modeled healing and feeding to open ears before disclosing who He is (i.e., the Gospel).