Building Up a New World - Print

Building Up a New World
Congregational Organizing for Transformative Impact

By Anne Dunlap; Vahisha Hasan

A dynamic guide to congregational organising, providing tools for churches to inspire social change and build resilient, justice-oriented communities.

Learn how to:

• Apply effective organising principles to achieve social and community impact
• Mobilise congregations for justice, compassion, and systemic change
• Build partnerships across diverse communities for collaborative work
• Foster resilience and empowerment within your church community
• Align faith-based principles with transformative social action
• Inspire leadership development and capacity-building within congregations
• Navigate challenges of advocacy, activism, and sustained community engagement

Features

• Practical strategies for congregational organising and community transformation
• Written by Anne Dunlap and Vahisha Hasan, experienced organisers and faith leaders
• Case studies and practical tools for mobilising faith communities
• Comprehensive guide for churches seeking to address injustice and inequity
• Suitable for pastors, lay leaders, community organisers, and social justice advocates

Soft cover, 240pp
ISBN: 9780829800425
1.4cm H x 21.4cm L x 13.8cm W (0.44 kgs)
Pilgrim Press (2023)

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Description

A powerful resource designed to equip churches with practical tools for advocacy, community organising, and social transformation.

Drawing on their extensive experience as organisers and faith leaders, Dunlap and Hasan offer readers a comprehensive framework for engaging faith communities in the work of justice and liberation.

Through practical guidance, case studies, and theological reflections, they demonstrate how churches can become agents of meaningful change, addressing systemic injustice and fostering resilient, thriving communities.

This book is an essential guide for pastors, lay leaders, community organisers, and anyone committed to the intersection of faith and social justice.

It provides tools for mobilising congregations, building collaborative partnerships, and developing leadership skills that empower communities to make lasting, transformative impact.

About the Authors

Anne Dunlap and Vahisha Hasan are seasoned community organisers and faith leaders dedicated to the work of justice and liberation. Their combined expertise in social justice advocacy, pastoral leadership, and congregational organising makes this book a valuable resource for churches seeking to make a positive difference in their communities.

Contents

• Introduction: Why Congregational Organising Matters
• Theological Foundations for Justice Work
• Principles of Effective Organising
• Mobilising Congregations for Social Impact
• Building Collaborative Partnerships
• Leadership Development and Capacity-Building
• Case Studies of Transformative Impact
• Addressing Challenges and Navigating Conflict
• Sustaining Advocacy and Action
• Conclusion: Building Resilient Communities