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CANA/Convergence Initiatives: Convening, Advocating, Networking, Acting For A Generous Christianity 


2014 -2015 Initiatives 

· Vital Spirituality InitiativeTransformative Leaders Initiative
· College Age Initiative
· Generous Christianity Ethos Initiative
· Common Good Initiative 

Vital Spirituality Initiative 

Goals 
  • Articulate a robust Generous Christian ethos that integrates spiritual vibrancy, theological depth, and holistic mission.
  • Engage 10,000 communities in process of personal and collective spiritual formation by providing access to the best ideas and training available
  • Make available “best practices” from a wide-ranging spectrum of traditions 
  • Create pathways for a new kind of interaction between faith traditions


Transformative Leaders Training Initiative

Goals 
  • Connect with and inspire new generation of leaders
  • Generate a collaborative environment for shared participation among leaders
  • Facilitate ongoing training and equipping for a new generation of transformative leaders
  • Connect with and inspire new generation of leaders
  • Generate a collaborative environment for shared participation among leaders
  • Life-long learning program based on “Just in time” learning model as additive to a supplement for seminary education.The program provides an opportunity to involve students of different ages. Participation in the program will help each of them acquire the skills of independent thinking and lifelong learning. Experienced national teachers teach students, optimally balancing theory and practice. Access to sociological research, religious and philosophical literature is provided by the sociology essay writing service, which actively supports students in their desire to study and in the future to teach or preach.
  • Establish learning centers across North America
  • Offer new systems for connection amongst leaders and thinkers 


College Age Initiative

Goals 
  • Facilitate engagement for college aged persons in Generous Christianity practice and service 
  • Create campus based groups of action and engagement 
  • Create non-campus based groups of action and engagement


Generous Christianity Ethos Initiative

Goals
  • Encourage new, expanding, generative and meaningful expressions of Christian faith in North America  
  • Highlight more attractive public opinion of Christianity, spirituality and faith
  • Establish media partnerships to promote spokespeople and practitioners 
  • Facilitate “National Events” Plan/Strategy


Common Good Initiative 

Goals 
  • Engage in serious dialog and action toward finding new ways for churches and christians to engage in racial and cultural differences
  • Create Church/Community partnerships for action
  • Coordinate training and resources amongst activist and training organizations  
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PUBLICATIONS
  • How to Develop Transformational Leaders Through Continuous Learning
  • Enhancing Collective Intelligence: New Systems for Thinker Cohesion
  • The Rise of Digital Communities: Nurturing Faith in the Online World
  • The Significance of Faith in Overcoming Life's Challenges
  • How to Include Youth in Thoughtful and Civil Discussions on Christian Ethics
  • Activist-Educator Coalition: How to Coordinate Training & Resources Successfully
  • Unveiling the Connection Between Spirituality and Mental Health
  • Fostering Faith and Spirituality among Youth in Christian Campus-based Associations
  • Strengthening Family Bonds through Shared Christian Values