Resources

Webinar: How Congregations Can Organize Around Justice Issues

With the right tools, congregations can play a big role in social justice issues that arise in their communities. This webinar explores the practice of building relationships and creating local campaigns to address social justice issues. Concepts explored will include deep listening, 1-to-1 engagement, power analysis, and coalition building in the context of congregations. 

GUEST SPEAKER: REV. ANGÉLE SAUNDERS JOHNSON

Rev. Johnson serves as Executive Director of Disciples Women and is an ordained Minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Formerly, she served as the Minister of Discipleship and Outreach for Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church in Memphis, Tennessee. Her prior experience includes faith-based community organizing, executive pastoral leadership, and serving as Director of Christian Education for New Covenant Christian Church in Nashville, Tennessee.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Presentation Slides [PDF]

Rev. Saunders Johnson’s Book List

Webinar: The Justice Buffet

What Is Community Engagement?

Community Outreach vs. Community Engagement

FaithInAction.org