Archive for Community

Forging Meaningful Partnerships with Local Organizations

by Jason Locke   Several years ago, a prominent Christian man attended a gathering of church leaders from a particular denomination. On this occasion, the church leaders came together to discuss enormous needs in their major metropolis. They were aware of growing food insecurity, unmet mental health needs, and so forth. Their prominent Christian guest […]

Engaging Youth in Outreach: Empowering the Next Generation

by Kathrine Pimentel   Whatever you do, don’t say the word “evangelism.” That’s what a small group of Christian high schoolers told me while discussing the topic of sharing the Gospel. In a world where everything has become offensive, you can add the word “evangelism” to the list. In the moment, it would have been […]

Understanding Your Community: Conducting a Needs Assessment

by Delores Orcutt,  MSN-PHN, RN, FCN   Conducting a needs assessment may be an unusual topic to read about in a church publication. It is typically reserved for secular organizations like business or public health. However, a church community is an ideal place for this effort. This article will explain the what, why, and how […]

Leveraging Community Strengths: Engaging with Local Needs and Voices

by Chris Goldman   The definition of a good church facility is simple: it facilitates the ministry of the church. If it doesn’t, you will quickly find yourself exhausted trying to make things work. In 2016, NWChurch decided to “build a community center where a church happens to meet.” The intention was to make the […]

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