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
· College Age Initiative
· Generous Christianity Ethos Initiative
· Common Good Initiative
Vital Spirituality Initiative
Goals
Transformative Leaders Training Initiative
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College Age Initiative
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Generous Christianity Ethos Initiative
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Common Good Initiative
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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