Racial Injustice and Broken Systems

Illustration of a woman riding her bike in a neighborhood

If we want to truly love our neighbors, we need to recognize the ways that our neighborhood might be contributing to their plight. Broken people make broken systems, and these broken systems inflict more pain and brokenness on individuals. How can churches address broken systems here and now?

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From Dependence to Dignity

From Dependence to Digniity

From Dependence to Dignity Learn how local churches in the Majority World can alleviate poverty through church-centered microfinance. Get the Book Get Free Resources Learn the basics of various microfinance models Discover principles for successful microfinance ministry Explore resources and tools for Majority World churches Can poverty be solved through the local church? Brian Fikkert…

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The Complexities of Unemployment and Underemployment

Complexities of unemployment and underemployment

What happens when someone wants work but can’t find it? What happens when “the one who has been stealing” wants to do “something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need” (Eph. 4:28), but can’t get a job? What happens when they find work, but it is so temporary, unsteady, or poorly paid that they can’t even get off government assistance, much less have something left over to share?

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Innovate: Ministry Design

Feeling discouraged by the poverty you see in your community—yet not sure what you could possibly do about it? Get Trained and Equipped to Design an Effective Biblical Poverty Alleviation Ministry in 8 Weeks Drawing from best practices in community development and easy-to-use innovation and design thinking tools, Innovate equips your team with a biblical…

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Helping Without Hurting in Church Benevolence

Helping Without Hurting in Church Benevolence

Helping Without Hurting in Church Benevolence Consider practical ways to apply the principles of When Helping Hurts when someone asks your church for financial help. Get the Book Get Free Resources Develop effective benevolence policies for your church Discover practical tools for mobilizing church volunteers Train church members how to respond to requests When someone asks your…

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Work with Chalmers

Work with Chalmers to apply principles and tools from When Helping Hurts in your ministry Apply to have a Chalmers representative help your church or nonprofit integrate helping without hurting principles and tools in your ministry context. Submit a Request Discover how to effectively serve your low-income neighbors Share a vision for sustainable, effective ministry…

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Innovate Bonuses

3 Secrets to Building Your Innovate Team Download our team building quick start guide so you can build a team of people to go through Innovate with you. Download your FREE guide! 3 Keys to Build Meaningful Relationships with Stakeholders Learn how to build meaningful relationships with the people you’re designing with. Download your FREE…

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Innovate for Citygate Members

Discover a better way Innovate: Online Get trained to help your nonprofit design or redesign a ministry or program that empowers the materially poor. Register Now Address the broken relationships at the root of material poverty Apply the design thinking process and principles to your ministry Develop creative, sustainable solutions to help people “So, are…

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Work Life Lead Trainer Agreement

Training Agreement for Lead Trainer  Work Life Program Training and Certification You are applying for certification by the Chalmers Center (“Chalmers”) for the purpose of becoming a Lead Trainer in Work Readiness Education (“Lead Trainer”). Lead Trainers are allowed to use Chalmers’ Work Life Curriculum (“Curriculum”) and Facilitator Certification Course Trainer Guide (“Trainer Guide”) to certify…

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Lead Trainer Agreement

Training Agreement for Lead Trainer  Faith & Finances Program Training and Certification You are applying for certification by the Chalmers Center (“Chalmers”) for the purpose of becoming a Lead Trainer in Financial Education (“Lead Trainer”). Lead Trainers are allowed to use Chalmers’ Faith & Finances Financial Education Curriculum (“Curriculum”) and Facilitator Certification Course Trainer Guide…

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Helping Without Hurting in Short-Term Missions

Helping Without Hurting in Short-Term Missions

Helping Without Hurting in Short-Term Missions Design and lead a short-term mission trip that avoids harming the materially poor—and leads to lasting change in team members’ lives. Get the Book Watch Free Videos Tools to help leaders and teams prepare for trips Free online videos for before, during, and after your trip Research, real-life stories,…

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When Helping Hurts: The Small Group Experience

When Helping Hurts: The Small Group Experience

When Helping Hurts: The Small Group Experience Explore the principles of When Helping Hurts with your small group or Sunday school class. Get the Book Watch Free Videos Equip your congregation and ministry networks to help without hurting Six study units with free online video lessons Discussion questions, application exercises, and materials for further learning Equip your…

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When Helping Hurts

When Helping Hurts

When Helping Hurts Discover how to effectively help low-income people, moving beyond good intentions to lasting change. Get the Book Get Free Resources Discover a different way to understand poverty Learn what types of help lead to long-term change How to help people effectively—at home and abroad What if there’s a better way to help…

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Practicing the King’s Economy

Practicing the King's Economy

Practicing the King’s Economy Discover new ways to live out the Kingdom of God in your daily life at home, work, and church. Get the Book Get Free Resources Discover 6 keys to Jesus’ economy—and practical ways to live it out Move your heart away from materialism Gain a richer understanding of your place in…

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Membership Agreement

Work Life Community Terms & Conditions This Online Membership Agreement, hereinafter referred to as “Agreement,” is entered into and made effective as of the purchase date and between the following parties: The Chalmers Center for Economic Development (“Organization”), a business, organized under the laws of the state of Georgia, having its principal place of business…

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