This new resource offers congregations, pastors, and lay leaders tips and tools to understand the importance of engaging their local context. Recommended research methods, strategies, reflective questions, a bible study lesson, and more are provided to help congregations become more effective witnesses, neighbors, partners, and advocates for social change. In addition, this resource will help congregations reflect on their identity, strengths, and capacity, assess their relevance to their community, and identify new ministry opportunities. Download the resource and gather a team to reflect on what God is calling your church to do today to engage your local context.


