There are a lot of great books, articles, and maps about the impact that place and neighborhood can have on life outcomes. An area that is lacking, however, is the crucial role that social-relational connections plays in repairing the fabric of a place. For this final episode of our series on Neighborhood Engagement, we are excited to share with you a conversation between Shawn Duncan, David Park, and special guest Seth Kaplan – author, lecturer, and leading expert on fragile states. His new book, Fragile Neighborhoods, publishes on October 17.
The Ministry of Belonging: Connecting Church and Neighborhood
We all want to belong somewhere. We want to be known, welcomed, valued, and connected to something bigger than ourselves. For many, that sense of