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Why Civic Engagement Belongs in Every Church's Mission Statement

Why Civic Engagement Belongs in Every Church's Mission Statement

Churches can commission their members to vocationally bless their community, says California pastor Michael Decker
Bolder As I Got Balder: How God Used Breast Cancer to Give Me Courage

Bolder As I Got Balder: How God Used Breast Cancer to Give Me Courage

A cancer diagnosis inspired Kim Newlen to create something beautiful for other women.
Marking the Place of Sin and Grace: The Meaning of Our City Monuments

Marking the Place of Sin and Grace: The Meaning of Our City Monuments

Communities tell their stories through public landmarks. What does your city's landmarks say about you?
A Holy Conversation: Should Christians Seek to Bless Their Muslim Neighbors?

A Holy Conversation: Should Christians Seek to Bless Their Muslim Neighbors?

How Christian-Muslim dialogue in Richmond is bearing fruit amid rancorous national debates.
Nature Nurture: A Nonprofit Transforming Youth through the Great Outdoors

Nature Nurture: A Nonprofit Transforming Youth through the Great Outdoors

Blue Sky Fund, led by Lawson Wijesooriya, connects inner-city kids to Richmond's natural riches.
Furniture Fit for the Kingdom

Furniture Fit for the Kingdom

For Harrison Higgins, building beautiful furniture is not simply a steady job but a sacrament unto God.
The New School Choice Agenda

The New School Choice Agenda

Why Christians in Richmond, Virginia, and elsewhere are choosing to send their children to struggling public schools.

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ct_city: From the archive: @ahc on the flourishing of the city—http://t.co/7ZygsVmA #thisisourcity

ct_city: Where Christian civic engagement begins: http://t.co/mWylP9wc (11/21/11)

ct_city: On the Christian vocation of civic engagement: http://t.co/UlMeDepw

ct_city: Michael Decker wants to make the name of Jesus famous in Costa Mesa by caring for his city's people, leaders, & place: http://t.co/UlMeDepw

ct_city: Churches can commission members to vocationally bless their community, says CA pastor Michael Decker (@OCforOC) http://t.co/UlMeDepw