Resources
The Neighboring Movement nurtures authentic, gifts-focused connections to foster neighbor-centered leadership. The Neighboring Movement was originally founded within the Christian tradition and now works with those of religious, non-religious, and nominally religious backgrounds.
Nurture Development seeks to support communities to reduce institutionalization and increase interdependency in community life. Visit their site where you will find current discussions on ABCD, shared resources, and full details of their training and service offers.
Recommended Reading
- An Other Kingdom: Departing the Consumer Culture
by Block, Brueggemann, McKnight - The Connected Community: Discovering the Health, Wealth, and Power of Neighborhoods
by Cormac Russell and John McKnight - Toxic Charity: How Churches and Charities Hurt Those They Help (And How to Reverse It)
by Robert Lupton - When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor...and Yourself
by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert - Stranger God: Meeting Jesus in Disguise
by Richard Beck