Bridges Transforming Communities Together

Author : Kathy Hodge Dudley
Publisher : Precocity Press
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2021-11-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9798985149418

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Bridges: Transforming Communities Together by Kathy Hodge Dudley Pdf

Occasionally, we come across a true story that seems so improbable that it falls under the heading of a popular saying, you can't make this stuff up! From a childhood in Appalachian poverty to becoming an internationally recognized champion for marginalized people, her life will both inspire and challenge the reader. Kathy's indomitable faith in Jesus Christ and unshaken conviction in the love of God and the biblical theology of equality, has guided her from impoverished communities in Dallas to the sweltering cities of Nigeria. Read the accounts where transformation replaced hopelessness and despair in neighborhoods and cities where systems of oppression dominated for generations. At a time in history where connectivity is more available than ever before, our world is fractured almost beyond recognition. Even within the Christian faith, the simple instruction of Jesus to "love one another as I have loved you" has diminished in frightening ways. The B.R.I.D.G.E. theological framework, Dudley's brilliant presentation in the second half of this book, is a gift to anyone who aspires to be an agent of love and reconciliation in both a broken world and a splintered Christian fellowship. Let her words encourage us all to be people who are doers of the word, not just hearers, tearing down the walls that divide, and building bridges of trust, faith, and unity.

Author : Sandhya Rani Jha
Publisher : Chalice Press
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2017-11-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780827237162

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Transforming Communities by Sandhya Rani Jha Pdf

The world around us is a wreck. When there's so much conflict around the country and around the corner, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, powerless, and helpless. What can one person do to make a difference? Here's the good news. Millions of everyday people are ready to step into their power to transform their communities. And you are one of them. Take heart and be inspired by real stories of ordinary people who took action and changed their corner of the world, one step at a time. Equal parts inspiration, education, and Do-It-Yourself, Transforming Communities by veteran community activist Sandhya Jha will open your eyes to the world-healing potential within you, and give you the vision, the tools, and the encouragement to start transforming your neighborhood, one person at a time.

Author : Alethea Melling,Ruth Pilkington
Publisher : Springer
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2018-04-13
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781137542502

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Paulo Freire and Transformative Education by Alethea Melling,Ruth Pilkington Pdf

This book brings together a range of global and local themes inspired by the work of Paulo Freire. Freire believed in the possibility of change, rejecting the neoliberal discourse that presents poverty as inevitable: his core principle emphasised the prerogative of transforming the world, rather than adapting to an unethical world order. This responsibility to intervene in reality as educators is explored in detail in this edited collection. Including such diverse themes as pedagogical approaches to globalisation, social mobility, empowerment and valuing diversity within communities, the volume is highly relevant to pedagogical practice. Sharing the transformative power of ‘being’ through popular education and the solidarity economy, this innovative book will be of interest to scholars of Paulo Freire, transformative education and diversity in education.

Author : Ram Cnaan,Stephanie C. Boddie
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2002-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0814716172

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The Invisible Caring Hand by Ram Cnaan,Stephanie C. Boddie Pdf

Based on in-depth interviews with clergy and lay leaders in 251 congregations nationwide, this groundbreaking volume provides empirical data to social scientists, religious study scholars, and those involved in the debates over the role of faith-based organizations in social services.

Author : Robert E. Quinn
Publisher : Wiley + ORM
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2011-01-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781118046609

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Building the Bridge As You Walk On It by Robert E. Quinn Pdf

Building the Bridge As You Walk On It tells the personal stories of people who have embraced deep change and inspired author Robert Quinn to take his concept one step further and develop a new model of leadershipthe fundamental state of leadership. The exploration of this transformative state is at the very heart of the book. Quinn shows how anyone can enter the fundamental state of leadership by engaging in the eight practices that center on the theme of ever-increasing integrityreflective action, authentic engagement, appreciative inquiry, grounded vision, adaptive confidence, detached interdependence, responsible freedom, and tough love. After each chapter, Quinn challenges you to assess yourself with respect to each practice and to formulate a strategy for personal growth.

Author : Vincent J. Bove
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 706 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2018-07-13
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781483487311

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Reawakening America: Leadership, Vigilance, and Collaboration by Vincent J. Bove Pdf

In this timely and essential work, nationally acclaimed speaker and author Vincent J. Bove anthologizes his Sentinel Digest articles that examine the leadership crisis and culture of violence in America. From mass shootings and police-community tensions to racial discrimination and the immigration crisis, Bove chronicles our country's afflictions and champions the unsung community heroes who model moral character and integrity needed in a time of apathy. Reawakening America is an inspiring social and political commentary that speaks to the American spirit and encourages citizens to stand up to the corruption, deceit, violence and divisiveness that is plaguing the United States.

Author : Gordon Bazemore,Mara Schiff
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2015-05-20
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781317521709

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Restorative Community Justice by Gordon Bazemore,Mara Schiff Pdf

An anthology of original essays, this book presents debates over practice, theory, and implementation of restorative justice. Attention is focused on the movement’s direction toward a more holistic, community-oriented approach to criminal justice intervention.

Author : Matthew L.N. Wilkinson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2014-10-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317595984

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A Fresh Look at Islam in a Multi-Faith World by Matthew L.N. Wilkinson Pdf

***WINNER: Cheryl Frank Memorial Prize, International Association of Critical Realism.*** A Fresh Look at Islam in a Multi-Faith World provides a comprehensively theorised and practical approach to thinking systematically and deeply about Islam and Muslims in a multi-faith world. It makes the case for a contemporary educational philosophy to help young Muslims surmount the challenges of post-modernity and to transcend the hiatuses and obstacles that they face in their interaction and relationships with non-Muslims and visa-versa. It argues that the philosophy of critical realism in its original, dialectical and metaReal moments so fittingly ‘underlabours’ (Bhaskar, 1975) for the contemporary interpretation, clarification and conceptual deepening of Islamic doctrine, practice and education as to suggest a distinctive branch of critical realist philosophy, specifically suited for this purpose. This approach is called Islamic Critical Realism. The book proceeds to explain how this Islamic Critical Realist approach can serve the interpretation of the consensual elements of Islamic doctrine, such as the six elements of Islamic belief and the five ‘pillars’ of Islamic practice, so that these essential features of the Muslim way of life can help Muslim young people to contribute positively to life in multi-faith liberal democracies in a globalising world. Finally, the book shows how this Islamic Critical Realist approach can be brought to bear in humanities classrooms by history, religious education and citizenship teachers to help Muslim young people engage informatively and transformatively with themselves and others in multi-faith contexts.

Author : Alejandro Mandes
Publisher : NavPress
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781641584364

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Embracing the New Samaria by Alejandro Mandes Pdf

What does the Bible tell us about ethnic diversity? How far do we need to travel to fulfill the Great Commission? Walk out your front door and youll find our new Samariaa land of immigrants, refugees, and people of countless cultures and backgrounds longing for us to welcome them and to share the good news. Dr. Alejandro Mandes has dedicated his life to helping bridge cultural gaps in the church. He shares his vision for the church to see, love, reach, and ultimately be the new Samaria in a way that brings true transformation to our churches and communities. A Latino and a native of the US-Mexico borderland, he has traveled around the world to understand cultures, equip thousands of leaders, and befriend influencers within the emerging immigrant church. With the ultimate goal of unity, Embracing the New Samaria will help you to consider new ways to do church that accommodates multiethnicity, community development, and theological diversity. Youll see that Mandes is a teacher who admonishes out of love and trains from a huge, passionate heart. Youll be challenged with thoughtful questions, hear memorable stories, learn key strategies, and make plans to equip those around you to impact your changing community in loving, tangible, and practical ways. Its time for all of us to catch the vision that Mandes presents, to make disciples and love our neighbors, so that we embrace a great community of every tribe, language, and tongue.

Author : Susan Forde
Publisher : Springer
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2018-07-21
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783319926605

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Movement as Conflict Transformation by Susan Forde Pdf

This book presents narratives of the social use of space in the divided city of Mostar, Bosnia-Herzegovina. Through the narratives of movement in the city, the work demonstrates how residents engage informally with conflict transformation through new movement and use of spaces. This book will appeal across the social sciences, and in particular to students, academics, and researchers in the fields of peace and conflict studies, political sociology, and human geography.

Author : Richard E. Rubin,Rachel G. Rubin
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 644 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2020-09-14
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780838947579

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Foundations of Library and Information Science by Richard E. Rubin,Rachel G. Rubin Pdf

Richard E. Rubin’s book has served as the authoritative introductory text for generations of library and information science practitioners, with each new edition taking in its stride the myriad societal, technological, political, and economic changes affecting our users and institutions and transforming our discipline. Rubin teams up with his daughter, Rachel G. Rubin, a rising star in the library field in her own right, for the fifth edition. Spanning all types of libraries, from public to academic, school, and special, it illuminates the major facets of LIS for students as well as current professionals. Continuing its tradition of excellence, this text addresses the history and mission of libraries from past to present, including the history of service to African Americans; critical contemporary social issues such as services to marginalized communities, tribal libraries, and immigrants; the rise of e-government and the crucial role of political advocacy; digital devices, social networking, digital publishing, e-books, virtual reality, and other technology; forces shaping the future of libraries, including Future Ready libraries, and sustainability as a core value of librarianship; the values and ethics of the profession, with new coverage of civic engagement, combatting fake news, the importance of social justice, and the role of critical librarianship; knowledge infrastructure and organization, including Resource Description and Access (RDA), linked data, and the Library Research Model; the significance of the digital divide and policy issues related to broadband access and net neutrality; intellectual freedom, legal issues, and copyright-related topics; contemporary issues in LIS education such as the ongoing tensions between information science and library science; and the changing character of collections and services including the role of digital libraries, preservation, and the digital humanities. In its newest edition, Foundations of Library and Information Science remains the field’s essential resource.

Author : Michael MacCoby
Publisher : Harvard Business Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2007-10-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781422163603

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The Leaders We Need by Michael MacCoby Pdf

A leader is someone people follow. But why do people follow? Books abound on leaders, but much less is known about followers. In The Leaders We Need, Maccoby steps into this yawning gap in the literature. This insightful book shows that followers have their own powerful motivations to follow. Many relate to their leader as to some important person from the past—a parent, a sibling, a close friend. With major shifts in family structure and other social changes (especially transformations in technology and work life), these “transferences” have grown complex—making leaders’ work more challenging. The key for modern-day leaders? Being sensitive to how a group’s collective psychology and social context shape its leadership needs. For example, factory workers in a large city during a period of relative calm would need very different leaders than people working in a star management consultancy during a time of stiffening competition. The author outlines the profound shift from a more bureaucratic society and leadership model to an interactive, collaborative one—and provides crucial advice on how to become a “leader we need.” Offering provocative psychological insight and thoughtful analysis of social and cultural changes, this book examines leadership through an entirely new lens.

Author : Mary Beckman,Joyce F. Long
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 367 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2023-07-03
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000974782

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Community-Based Research by Mary Beckman,Joyce F. Long Pdf

Community-based research (CBR) refers to collaborative investigation by academics and non-academic community members that fosters positive change on a local level. Despite recent trends toward engaged scholarship, few publications demonstrate how to effectively integrate CBR into academic course work or take advantage of its potential for achieving community change. Community-Based Research: Teaching for Community Impact fills these gaps by providing: * An overview of language and methods used by professionals engaged in CBR* A framework for orienting CBR toward concrete community outcomes* Effective ways to integrate CBR into course content, student-driven projects, and initiatives spanning disciplines, curricula, campuses and countries* Lessons learned in working toward positive outcomes for students and in communitiesThis text is designed for faculty, graduate students, service-learning and other engaged learning and scholarship practitioners, alliance members, special interest groups, and organizations that desire to strengthen student learning and utilize research for improvement in their communities.

Author : Alan M. Blankstein,Robert W. Cole,Paul D. Houston
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2007-02-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781452284781

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Engaging EVERY Learner by Alan M. Blankstein,Robert W. Cole,Paul D. Houston Pdf

Join today′s most insightful thinkers as they explore the heart, mind, and soul of educational leadership! This concise volume offers educational leaders key concepts and strategies for framing discussions about closing the equity gap and ensuring high achievement for all learners. As the first volume in The Soul of Educational Leadership series, this unique collection presents: Pedro A. Noguera and Alan M. Blankstein on essential questions and themes Delores B. Lindsey and Randall B. Lindsey on culturally proficient equity audits Antoinette Mitchell on the knowledge base for teaching diverse learners in big-city schools Stephen G. Peters on how to capture, inspire, and teach every learner Thomas R. Guskey on rethinking the work of Benjamin S. Bloom Karen J. Pittman and Merita Irby on readiness for college, work, and life Alan Boyle on helping failing schools to turn around Richard Farson on the paradoxes of risk, challenge, failure, and innovation Pioneering educators and series editors Alan M. Blankstein, Robert W. Cole, and Paul D. Houston offer thought-provoking ideas applicable to all schools, districts, and learning communities and include a complete index for browsing and easy reference.

Author : Richard E. Rubin
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 648 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2017-11-22
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780838913703

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Foundations of Library and Information Science, Fourth Edition by Richard E. Rubin Pdf