CBO Resources

 

This broad section of our Web site contains a variety of materials that highlight unique approaches to community organizing


 [ ]* spacer 10x10 Click here to download a PDF brochure and learn more about Faith-Based Community Organizing and the Renewal of Congregations. PDF Format
 [ ]* spacer 10x10 Click here to view a Joint Position Paper on Congregation-based Community Organizing.


Written Materials

JONAH hears God's call
Read this article from JONAH in the www.thelutheran.org
Also, be sure to read Rev. Susan Engh's article about power in Lutheran Woman Today!


John Heinemeier
Striving for Justice, Working for Peace: Organizing God's People in the City

Rev. Terry K. Boggs
Visioning for the Future of the Church in Public Life

Mark S. Hanson
Presiding Bishop
Office of the Presiding Bishop
Leadership Development for Public Life

Ernesto Cortez
Reclaiming our Birthright 

John Rutsindintwarane
A Research Study Proposal for the Lutheran Church of Rwanda

The Rev. Heide Neumark
Sermon on 2 Kings 5:1-14
(Excerpted from "Breathing Space: A Spiritual Journey in the South Bronx")

The Rev. Heide Neumark
Sermon at the Installation of Mark S. Hanson as Presiding Bishop of the ELCA


Available from the Publisher



Online Videos


Pico - Faith in Action Faith in Action
produced by PICO
This 13-minute video introduces the principles of faith in action and the essence behind congregation-based community organizing.  View

Pico - The Power of New Voices The Power of New Voices
produced by PICO
This engaging 15-minute video provides a brief overview of the past, present and future of faith-based community organizing.  View


PowerPoint Presentations

Church in Public Life Church in Public Life
presented by Rev. Terry Boggs
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
This Powerpoint presentation was originally presented by Rev. Terry K. Boggs December 15, 2004 at the Lutheran Center in Chicago.  The presentation focused on research findings related to congregational development.  The presentation is available to be downloaded from this Web site.  Download PowerPoint format

The Church Spheres of Compassion The Church's Spheres of Compassion
presented by Rev. Terry Boggs
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
This Powerpoint presentation was originally presented by Rev. Terry K. Boggs December 15, 2004 at the Lutheran Center in Chicago.  The presentation focused on research findings related to congregational development.  The presentation is available to be downloaded from this Web site.  Download PowerPoint format