| Strengthen your congregation’s mission and vitality with these essential resources. Each book answers four key questions—Who is it for? What is it about? Why is it needed? How is it put to use?—to help your church engage deeply in justice, community building, and stewardship. |
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The Nine Asks
Creating Safer and More Courageous Spaces
Kimberly Danielle
$25.00 $16.25 |
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WHO? This is a guide for church leaders, volunteers, and welcoming committees seeking to create safer, more inclusive spaces.
WHAT? The Nine Asks provides a framework for organizations and faith communities to move beyond surface-level inclusion efforts and build genuine, trauma-informed cultures of safety and belonging. Through the Nine Asks, readers will engage in deep reflection and actionable practices that foster inclusive environments.
WHY? In a time when DEI efforts face increasing resistance, organizations need a deeper, trauma-informed approach to building safe, inclusive spaces beyond superficial checklists and one-time trainings.
HOW? After fully exploring each of the Nine Asks, individual chapters offer practical strategies, real-world examples, and tools for applying the asks in spaces of work, education, living, faith, and even within ourselves. |
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Hope Is Here!
Spiritual Practices for Pursuing Justice and Beloved Community
Luther E. Smith Jr.
$20.00 $13.00 |
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WHO? This book is for Christians—both individuals and congregations—who are committed to justice and building beloved community. It is especially useful for church leaders, small groups, and faith-based activists seeking to deepen their engagement with hope-driven transformation.
WHAT? Hope Is Here! explores the true nature of hope, distinguishing it from mere optimism or wishful thinking. It presents five spiritual practices that equip individuals and communities to face societal challenges such as racism, mass incarceration, environmental crises, and political divisions. The book serves as a guide to living out hope as a means of justice and personal fulfillment.
WHY? Many confuse hope with mere optimism, but true hope fuels justice and transformation. This book equips individuals and congregations to engage pressing social issues with a hope-driven approach.
HOW? Designed for communal study, the book includes reflection questions at the end of each chapter to encourage personal and group exploration. A free, downloadable congregational guide provides additional resources, including Scripture references, prayers, and practical applications, making it ideal for study groups, sermon planning, or church-wide discussions. |
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Neighborhood Church
Transforming Your Congregation into a Powerhouse for Mission
Krin Van Tatenhove & Rob Mueller
$22.00 $14.30 |
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WHO? This book is for church leaders, pastors, and congregations seeking to revitalize their ministries by deeply engaging with their local communities. It is especially relevant for mainline Protestant churches facing membership decline and disconnection from their neighborhoods.
WHAT? Neighborhood Church calls churches to embody love, grace, and justice through community partnership. It addresses the ongoing decline in church engagement and offers practical tools for congregations to listen to their communities, foster relationships, and become vital neighborhood anchors.
WHY? As churches face declining membership and disengagement, this book offers a practical model for reconnecting with communities and revitalizing congregations through relationship-building and service.
HOW? The book provides practical strategies rooted in Asset-Based Community Development, including case studies, listening practices, and sustainable partnership models. Churches can also access a free study guide, sermon Scripture ideas, and chapter introduction videos to facilitate group learning and implementation. |
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Building Belonging
The Church's Call to Create Community and House Our Neighbors
John Cleghorn
$25.00 $16.25 |
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WHO? This book is for church leaders, faith communities, and social justice advocates interested in addressing housing insecurity and fostering deeper community connections through ministry. It is particularly important for churches considering how to use the physical spaces they own.
WHAT? Building Belonging explores how churches can respond to the housing crisis and societal divisions by becoming centers of welcome, support, and justice. Through theological and sociological insights, Cleghorn highlights how congregations across the U.S. are using their resources to create affordable housing and strengthen their communities.
WHY? Housing insecurity is a growing crisis, and churches have the resources to make a difference. This book empowers congregations to reimagine their role in fostering justice and belonging.
HOW? The book includes real-life case studies and a roadmap for congregations to assess their local needs and initiate housing and justice-oriented ministries. A free congregational guide offers additional resources to help churches develop actionable plans for engaging in this vital work. |
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WHO? This book is for pastors, stewardship committees, and church leaders responsible for guiding congregations in financial giving and generosity.
WHAT? God’s Gift of Generosity explores the theological foundation of giving, emphasizing why generosity is a spiritual practice rather than just a financial obligation. It addresses cultural barriers to generosity and provides a framework for cultivating a culture of giving within the church.
WHY? Many pastors and churches struggle with discussing money in a way that is both theologically sound and spiritually transformative. This book addresses this gap by reframing generosity as a vital spiritual practice, helping church leaders guide their congregations to understand and embrace giving not as an obligation, but as a joyful, integral part of discipleship.
HOW? The book offers both theological reflection and practical strategies for stewardship campaigns. A free group discussion and planning guide supports church leaders in implementing generosity initiatives. |
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