Executive Director Andrew Sears outlines a new branch of theology called "Systemic Theology", which provides a systems perspective on the world and God that prioritizes holistic ministry and justice.
Articles, Excerpts, Tips & More Getting There from Here: Starting Compassion Ministry in Your Church: This article discusses discuss the importance of vision, purpose, and planning in conducting effective community outreach. It describes the three common stages congregations experience as they engage in compassion ministry and suggests action steps for each. View this Resource
99 Innovations: This booklet describes ninety-nine innovative and successful ideas to help churches move toward engaging 100% of their congregations in community service. View this Resource
Cracking Your Congregations Code: This book guides church leaders in identifying their congregation’s “spiritual DNA,” in order to assist them in crafting an authentic vision and mission. View this Resource
Just Neighbors Toolkit: A small-group curriculum covering the basics of poverty and social injustice, including how and why congregations must take action. View this Resource
Community Organizing: A workbook for churches about effective community organizing, including theological reflection, interactive activities, and practical advice on getting started. View this Resource
Recommended Links Withreach.com: “Withreach” is a strategy for combining neighborhood-based friendship evangelism with community service, to reach the unreached while benefiting social ministries. View this Resource
Chalmers Center for Economic Development: This organization, based at Covenant College, trains the Church worldwide to implement holistic, church-centered programs and strategies that facilitate Christian economic development within low-income communities. View this Resource
Emmanuel Gospel Center: An urban ministry based in Boston, the Emmanuel Gospel Center works to build and multiply urban churches and urban ministries. EGC provides resources to nurture urban churches and urban ministries and to encourage ministry in urban and ethnic communities. View this Resource
[img_assist|nid=24490|desc=|link=none|align=left|width=100|height=75]Ending online segregation is about using online tools to leverage your social network and friends in order to advocate for social justice. Every person could help bring thousands of dollars of resources to at-risk communities with just a little effort toward ending online segregation. The following are some important ways you can help end online segregation:
In early 2000, The National Coalition for the Protection of Children and Families surveyed students at 5 Christian colleges regarding pornography: 48% of the males admitted to current porn use. At a Christian men’s retreat in Idaho the men who were struggling with pornography were asked to stand up – and half of the men in the room came to their feet.
In March of 2002, Rick Warren’s Pastors.com website conducted a survey on porn use of 1,351 pastors. 54% had viewed Internet pornography within the last year, with 30% admitting they visited a porn site within the last 30 days. In a poll Focus on the Family took October of 2003, 47% of families said pornography is a problem in their home.
With the influx of Internet use, young people are taking advantage of the wide audience to voice their many opinions. Z&D: Korean American is one of many Internet magazines created by and for young Korean Americans. This author is one of many writers who wants to voice her opinion on being Korean American and the role of church in many Korean people's lives.
Scott, D. (1999, May 27). "The return of prayer in schools. Speech to the subcommittee on crime, house judiciary committee, United States house of representatives." Washington, D.C.
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Executive Director Andrew Sears outlines a new branch of theology called "Systemic Theology", which provides a systems perspective on the world and God that prioritizes holistic ministry and justice.
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