Meditation on the Advent of Motherhood as a Call to Incarnational Justice
We are in a season of Advent, where we are invited to embrace the posture of waiting. An oft-cited theological short-hand for this orientation, particularly within neo-Kuyperian circles, is “now […]
Supreme Court Unanimously Upholds Religious Freedom For Foster Parents
Editor’s Note: this article originally appeared on Religion Unplugged and has been republished with permission. BY CHELSEA LANGSTON BOMBINO On Thursday, June 17, 2021, the Supreme Court of the United […]
Faith-Based Community Development in America’s Heartland: An Interview with Seven Baskets CEO Jeff Mansel
Seven Baskets is a faith-based nonprofit focused on community development in Columbus, Ohio whose mission is “to transform Ohio’s urban centers through dynamic partnerships with neighborhood schools and community involvement.” Seven Baskets embodies seven guiding principles for transformation in their work: neighborhood, presence, dignity, empowerment, holistic, team and faith-based. This vital, community-based ministry recently became a member of the 2019 Sacred Sector Community.
Healing Communities: The Role of Faith-Based Organizations in Serving Returning Citizens
This article is part of Shared Justice’s Second Chance Month series running throughout April and May. This series will explore barriers that returning citizens face upon release from prison, highlight […]
Why the Black Church is Vital for Healthy Communities
That is the distinctive of the Black church. We have historically welcomed everyone, but we never hesitate to preach the word of God with respect to sin. And we know that God’s grace is sufficient for all sinners. So welcoming all but speaking the truth of our sacred beliefs has never been a contradiction. For us, God’s welcoming grace is sufficient to draw us all to the altar, to repentance.