YOUR CHURCH, MINISTRY, OR ORGANIZATION CAN BECOME A FORCE FOR POSITIVE CHANGE.
Lia McIntosh calls 21st century readers to rethink about the centrality of community a.
I\'ll be recommending this wonderful piece to every church leader I know! --Derrek Belase, director of connectional ministry, Oklahoma Conference of the United Methodist Church Concepts and words are often misleading specially in a period when individualism is on the rise, and an abiding sense of togetherness is slipping away from the human family, Rev.
This book provides a framework for thinking through these connections, plus action steps to take.
Churches are looking to create significant Partnerships with their local communities, and schools are frequent partners. --Bob Farr, bishop of the Missouri Conference of The United Methodist Church Lia McIntosh shows up as a coach, encourager and cultural connector in every moment of her life, including this book.
It paints a picture of fruitful and vital ministry.
Palmer, bishop of the West Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church This is a book worth reading! The Missouri Annual Conference has emphasized church/school Partnerships and this book is a helpful, practical guide to our work. --Gregory V.
McIntosh rehearses and re-envisions the power of church, school and community linking arms, where each helps the other become a better version of itself, and where the whole is more than the sum of the parts.
We should have no expectation of meaningful Change or transformation apart from profound partnering. --Kim Jenne, director of connectional ministries, Missouri Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church We are at our best when we partner with others for the sake of self, neighbor and community.
A must-have resource.
Through healthy community, school and church partnerships, McIntosh offers a practical guide for leaders to discern the community\'s assets and needs and bring good into the world.
This book is a valuable tool for people and organizations who want to create an "ubuntu" way of looking at the world.
Actionable and transformational.
Modeling it for students so they understand the power of their voices, their capacity to develop skills, and their responsibility to shape the future. - Renewing our commitment as Americans to Democracy. - A warning for us to Resist the urge to turn inward, reminding us that life is found by giving ourselves away. - A challenge for faith communities to practice Advocacy, placing students at the center, and reviving the church. - Exploring the question, What can we do? And learning the practices that are essential for this work. - A challenge to Rethink the church\'s role in education, moving from mercy to justice to advocacy. - An explanation of the Opportunity we have to Change a student\'s life, especially before the 3rd grade.
Church/School/Community promises to help us move forward: - A historical review of the intersections of Faith and education, reminding us how the church has always been on the forefront of education.
It is inspiring, motivating, and instructive.
The book is also filled with stories revealing the depth of need and the extraordinary results of positive change.
It is designed for leaders and teams to read and work through together, resulting in plans and action.
The book closes with a full list of practical suggestions and instructions for putting the principles into action immediately.
Each chapter includes a summary of key points, plus a list of questions and suggestions for discussion, further inquiry, or action.
Lia McIntosh makes the case for this claim and instructs leaders who are ready to start, as she lays out a principle-based framework built on the seven virtues (or principles) of Kwanzaa.
Collaborative efforts between churches, schools, and other organizations are critically important for our future.
What is the best way to do this work? Together.
To work for morally rooted social change.
To influence people and systems for good.
LEARN HOW AND START NOW! Pastors, other leaders, and people in every community yearn to bring change.
YOUR CHURCH, MINISTRY, OR ORGANIZATION CAN BECOME A FORCE FOR POSITIVE CHANGE
