STRATEGY RESOURCES
For the church to most effectively meet the needs of Charlotte, it requires that we understand the real needs our city. Below you will find research, articles, and strategy guides that we believe will help the church best meet the needs of the city.
CITY TRANSFORMATION RESEARCH AND RESOURCES:
- 2015 Charlotte City Report by Barna Group
- You Can’t Love a City if You don’t Know a City by Ed Stetzer
- A Vision For Our Cities by Al Barth
- To Transform a City Presentation by Eric Swanson
COLLECTIVE IMPACT RESEARCH:
- Collective Impact – The 5 Conditions for Collective Success by Stanford Social Innovation Review
- Channeling Change – Making Collective Impact Work by Stanford Social Innovation Review
- Re-Reading Collective Impact – Three Lessons by Stanford Social Innovation Review
MULTI-ETHNIC MINISTRY RESOURCES:
- Refugee Resource Guide for Building Integrated Communities by Project 658
- Immigrant Integration Task Force Report
NEIGHBORING RESOURCES:
- The Art of Neighboring Sermon Series Overview by Dave Runyon and Jay Pathak
- The Art of Neighboring Small Group Study Guide by Dave Runyon and Jay Pathak
MISSIONAL CHURCH RESOURCES:
- 5 Characteristics of Externally Focused Churches Presentation by Eric Swanson