Faith-Rooted ABCD Community of Practice

Sponsored by the ABCD Institute and co-hosted by World Renew, Episcopal Relief & Development, and Embrace Communities.      

We are a group of faith-filled, faith-rooted individuals who have a desire to learn and practice Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) as we engage with our local communities.

Our Purpose: To gather people of faith communities, working in the areas of mercy, justice, and community development, to learn from, network with, and share stories, experiences, tools, and challenges with one another. Our hope is this is an opportunity to build on the assets in our neighborhoods and communities, addressing shared or recurring challenges and how we turn them into opportunities. 

When: Bi-monthly on the 4th Tuesday of every other month at 2pm EST starting in October.  Register HERE!

Mercy and Justice Network

If you’re involved in mercy and justiceministries within the church (deacons, outreach ministry leaders, community transformation leaders, service leaders) this is for you!  Bring questions, share and listen to stories, and discover resources together. We will be guided by World Renew staff and other local leaders. Sign up to get updates.

Next meeting date: November 8 at 7:00 pm (Eastern time). Register HERE!

Community Flourishing: Becoming a Strengths-Based, Community-Focused Congregation 

Facilitated by World Renew and Diaconal Ministries Canada

Is your congregation interested in helping make your neighborhood and community a great place for ALL to live in, to be proud of, and to thrive in, particularly those who have been marginalized? JOIN the upcoming cohort held in partnership between Diaconal Ministries Canada and World Renew! Learn how you can inspire and mobilize your congregation to love, listen to, and engage with your neighbors, neighborhoods, and local organizations as you seek to cultivate a place of flourishing. Sessions will feature learning, stories, reflection, discussions, and practical assignments to put our learning into action. 

Church Fee: $1,000 $0 (grant-funded for 2023)

Start Date: January 2023

Want more info? Contact Jodi Koeman, Church with Community Mobilizer, jkoeman@worldrenew.net or go to Thriving Practices. 

Food Security - Learning and Advocacy

Food Insecurity affects millions of people worldwide. World Renew works with communities to ensure consistent and reliable access to food in order to sustain a healthy life. Church with Community helps churches understand their role in making sure ALL have access to enough healthy food both locally, nationally and globally. View our webinars, advocate, pray and give. (Go to www.Worldrenew.net/events)