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About the Chalmers Center We help God’s people rethink poverty and respond with practical biblical principles so that all are restored to flourishing. Who We Are At Chalmers, we take a different approach to poverty. Learn More What We Do We work with churches and organizations all over the globe. Learn More How We’re Unique…

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Innovate

Discover a better way Innovate Your organization and context plus Chalmers’ tools and coaching leads to ministries that help without hurting. Register for Innovate! 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 we doing…

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Helping Without Hurting in Africa

Helping Without Hurting in Africa Train leaders working to address material poverty across Africa to proclaim the gospel in both word and deed. Get Started Empower churches to bring lasting change with their own resources Train leaders to help low-income individuals and communities wisely Apply biblical poverty alleviation principles A training manual for ministry leaders…

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Practicing the King's Economy Course

Practicing the King’s Economy Online Course

Practicing the King’s Economy Online Course An online course to help you live out God’s Kingdom in your daily life at home, work, and church. Get the Course Free Preview Discover 6 keys to Jesus’ economy and how to apply them Move your heart away from materialism Gain a richer understanding of your place in…

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Helping Without Hurting in Benevolence Ministry

Helping Without Hurting in Benevolence Ministry

Helping Without Hurting in Benevolence Ministry Get the tools you need to respond to people’s needs effectively and help them experience lasting change. Get the Course Free Preview 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 church…

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Mobilize My Church

Mobilize My Church

Mobilize My Church Energize your church, get unstuck from ineffective ministries, and move forward together to love your neighbors. Get the Course Free Preview Evaluate your ministry and community Make a plan to improve your ministry Move forward with confidence Turn your passion for local ministry into a plan for action. We know it’s hard…

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Are You a Good Neighbor?

Are You a Good Neighbor?

Are You a Good Neighbor? An online course to help you know and love people who are poor in your community. Get the Course Free Preview Transform your heart and change your daily habits Build personal relationships with people in poverty Take practical action to improve your ministry Become a friend to people who are…

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Helping Without Hurting: The Basics

Helping Without Hurting: The Basics

Helping Without Hurting: The Basics Discover a biblical framework for helping people in poverty. Get the Course Free Preview Discover a different way to think about poverty Help people in ways that create lasting change Learn basic principles of ministry with people in poverty What if there’s a better way to help people in poverty?…

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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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A Field Guide to Becoming Whole

A Field Guide to Becoming Whole

A Field Guide to Becoming Whole Discover a biblical framework for lasting change-for yourself, and the people you seek to help. Get the Book Learn 5 key themes of effective poverty alleviation, with real-world examples Think through helpful questions to uncover what these principles mean for your context Explore innovative ways to apply these principles…

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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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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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From Dependence to Digniity

From Dependence to Dignity

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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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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