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We help congregations deepen their life together, develop a robust and holistic witness to the gospel of Jesus, and make significant contributions to the flourishing of their place. Through publishing, events, and customized learning journeys, we are deepening the national conversation about what makes for a thriving church.
Cultivating Communities is a growing network of congregations that don’t just talk about place—but live in We are a growing network of congregations and partner organizations that don’t just talk about place—but live in deep relationship with it. Our hope is for churches to be formed not by trends or scarcity, but by embodied faith, sustained formation, and a liberating freedom to act in faithful presence. relationship with it. Churches that are formed not by trends or scarcity, but by core values, sustained formation, and a liberating freedom to act in faithful presence.
Through The Englewood Review of Books, Englewood Press, and the Cultivating Communities Substack, we are making space for reflection and conversation about what makes for a thriving church. We believe in Reading for the Common Good.
We love to connect with congregations who are eager to cultivate a more robust theology and praxis around congregational life and community flourishing.
From 2020-2025, this work was done in cohorts of churches around the country. Now, we do this work individually with interested congregations, creating a custom learning journey informed by your church’s gifts and desires.
We love connecting with congregations in the midwest and beyond! Join us for a conference, asset mapping workshop, or other event. We also have a roster of speakers who are available to share more with your congregation.
