by Leslie | Aug 26, 2025 | Community Development, Economic Mobility, Trust Gap
Key Takeaways Returning citizens face stigma and rejection, but when churches open their doors with hospitality and dignity, they declare the Gospel’s power to restore. Mt. Vernon’s impact came through collaboration with employers, nonprofits, and civic agencies, a...
by Leslie | Aug 19, 2025 | Aging Adults, Trust Gap, Youth & Education
Key Takeaways Intergenerational ministry builds trust by positioning teens and elders as mutual contributors in a space of dignity and shared learning. Digital literacy is a vital need that churches can meet by responding to overlooked barriers in a rapidly changing...
by Leslie | Aug 14, 2025 | Food & Hunger, Food Security
Key Takeaways In a city with no major grocery store and limited access to fresh food, Faith Farms directly addresses a daily, tangible need — positioning the church as a reliable and invested neighbor. By training teens in agriculture, marketing, and animal care, the...
by Leslie | Aug 7, 2025 | Community Development, Environmental Justice, Trust Gap
Key Takeaways First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens is turning a church rooftop into a launchpad for solar power, EV infrastructure, and youth training, showing how theology can drive sustainable change. The project directly addresses structural inequities like...
