Learning Environments
September 2020
Virtual Community Explosions: We’re Better Together (Hampton Roads)
Join churches, community partners and Newsome Park Elementary School teachers and staff as we go out door to door in the Newsome Park and Marshall Courts communities, delivering empowering community virtual resources bags with giveaways, resource materials, and opportunities to win special prizes. Our schools are on a virtual learning schedule, so we are partnering to build relationships and to let families know that the local churches and other community partners, along with the teachers and staff, are here to help them thrive during these times.
Pastoral Connections | The Gospel, Race, and Social Justice (Seattle)
How are pastors navigating their churches and communities through the social turmoil and racial tensions in our cultural moment? We are inviting pastors to connect over coffee and pastries at an outdoor event in North Seattle. We will discuss topics around the Gospel, race, social justice, and its impact on the church and community.
October 2020
More Than Avatars: The Value of Embodiment in a Time of Disorientation (Twin Cities)
As a placemaking advocate, Sara Joy will unpack the biblical significance of God’s gift of embodiment in physical places, serving to moor us in our relationship to God and to our neighbors while showing how our current disorientation is an opportunity to reorient churches to creatively use places to serve those in proximity to them.
Waging Peace Conference (Phoenix)
The Waging Peace Women’s Conference is a catalyzer for women to step out of the fog and into the fire of God’s mission. The hope is that women who attend will walk away with a clear understanding of the incredible call on their lives, connected to a local community of passionate women, and excited to live out their faith with fire.
It is our thrill to announce that Latasha Morrison, diversity expert, unity champion, and author of "Be the Bridge" will be joining us virtually as our keynote speaker this year! Latasha specializes in encouraging racial reconciliation among all ethnicities, promoting racial unity in America, and equipping others to do the same.
Embodiment & Placemaking (Twin Cities)
Join for a brief (and embodied!) discussion around the value of embodiment as followers of Jesus and how we can reach our neighbor(hood)s during this time of separation and isolation. Sara Joy will share ideas and activities from her new “Redemptive Placemaking” toolkit that will spark fresh innovation for knowing your local community and extending invitations for others to experience the goodness of Jesus in the places you inhabit.
How to Support Medical Professionals as COVID Continues (Atlanta)
Six months ago medical professionals were lauded as the heroes of the pandemic. After some of the most stressful months of their working lives, the end is still not in sight, and many are tired, struggling, and in need of support. Join us to hear from a panel of medical professionals about how pastors and churches can be especially mindful of the unique needs of these members of our congregations and communities in the coming months.
November 2020
2020 Common Good Conference
God is at work. At your work. We can more intentionally connect the faith we profess with our daily lives, our work. What would that look like, even when we’re all navigating a new work normal together? Join speakers Andy Crouch, Charlie Dates, Jessica Kim, Tom Nelson, Curt Thompson , Sheeba Philip, Tish Harrison Warren, Jo Saxton, Sara Groves, John Inazu, and more for this four hour event that will equip and inspire you for your everyday work. Register today for a…
Find out more »March 2021
Pastoral Residency Workshop
Our pastoral residency network offers resources, peer relationships, coaching, and start-up funding to churches interested in beginning and sustaining a pastoral residency program.
Bring your church team to learn how to begin and sustain a Made to Flourish pastoral residency in your local church.
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