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
  • 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