Tag: faith-based community organizing
In Praise of Faith-Based Community Organizing
Government has frequently turned to the voluntary religious sector to provide social services. The question is how and why it’s done: to entice religious conversion, impose sectarian values, to win conservative votes? Or to meet human needs?
Black Churches, Community, and Development
Black churches have figured prominently in African-American community development for more than two centuries.
Not By Faith Alone
Some religious institutions may be jumping into community development without fully comprehending the political, financial, or organizational implications.
Just Another Form of Ministry (Houston’s College of Biblical Studies)
In 1998, CBS offered a survey class in community development. It had the highest enrollment of any class at the college.
Building Democracy (Faith-Based Community Organizing)
IAF’s work in the Southwest encompasses 22 faith-based organizations across Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Louisiana, Nebraska, Iowa, and southern California.
(Un)Charitable Choices?
When FBOs partner with state and local governments, do they compromise their capacity not only to advocate for families, but for truth-telling on a larger scale?
Faith Based Directory
Under the new administration, faith-based groups are going to be asked to play an increasing role in solving social ills and building sustainable communities....