Based off the work of the Christian Community Development Association, this resource details the eight key components of community development and provides an outline of what it means to provide...

This book uses the biblical story about rebuilding Jerusalem's wall as a guide for how congregations can engage with the larger community, creating a ministry in partnership, rather than to or...

This book outlines seven ministry models to serve a local community, detailing the criteria of each and providing information to decide which is best for your context.

This book provides the process and strategy to build a community in a fragmented world.

This resource for volunteer staff offers endless ideas and resources on how to identify community assets, analyze community problems, build social capital, and more.

This resource offers inspiration and wisdom for leaders who minister in under-resourced communities, using the author's experience in Christian community development and biblical case studies to...

Based on research from more than 100 interviews and site visits, this resource offers best practices for building a strong community, giving an overview of different kinds of personal...

This book helps congregations use Appreciative Inquiry and Asset Mapping in order to build a community.

This resource retells the story of Nehemiah in the Bible to raise awareness about the dilemmas and complexities for those engaged in community development work.

This article explores a variety of research-based strategies to help congregations gain a deepter understanding of what their community and members needs