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Multiplying What You've Been Given: How Congregations Can Turn Dormant Assets Into Community Transformation

Most congregations possess far more capacity than they realize—idle buildings, underutilized endowments, and untapped human expertise that could address profound neighborhood need. Drawing on the parable of the talents in Matthew 25, this article offers a theological and practical framework for auditing those resources and redirecting them toward genuine, lasting justice. The question is not whether your church has enough; it is whether your church is willing to be faithful with what it already

Strangers No More: The Biblical Mandate for Churches to Stand With Immigrant Neighbors

Strangers No More: The Biblical Mandate for Churches to Stand With Immigrant Neighbors

Scripture does not speak ambiguously about the treatment of foreigners among us — it commands welcome, protection, and justice. This article examines the theological imperative for congregations to move from passive sympathy toward active solidarity with immigrant families, grounding every act of advocacy in the timeless teaching of Matthew 25.

Beyond the Food Drive: Why Faithful Christians Must Confront the Systems That Create Poverty

Charitable giving is an essential expression of Christian love—but is it sufficient? This opinion piece challenges believers to consider whether acts of mercy alone can address the structural forces that keep millions of Americans trapped in poverty. Rooted in the imperative of Matthew 25, it makes the case that authentic discipleship demands both personal compassion and courageous engagement with the policies and systems that shape human dignity.