Word on the Streets is a blog of blogs - information for Christians involved in social action, church-based in their local community, their workplaces, etc.
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How to cultivate a community obsessed with questn “To whom am I sent?” Church must go beyond volunteer programs and help people hear, obey voice of Jesus. buff.ly/obWpwv3
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Behavioural nudges to improve family stability/relationships. There are various preventative aspects to consider here e.g. entering into safe and loving relationships, improving relationships between partners, splitting well. Some suggested messaging... buff.ly/2YCuymy
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Jun 13
Checking for mission drift. Many organizations that are productive are adrift from their mission. Mission drift does not mean an organization is not producing anything good, but it does mean they have left their first love. buff.ly/bJaIWbI
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Jun 12
What is it like to run a Business as Mission company? Especially in the kind of challenging contexts that business as mission practitioners often find themselves. Reflections of one CEO and wisdom for those considering starting a BAM organisation. buff.ly/rS9kvuw
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Jun 11
Ways Government and Institutions can strengthen marriage and families. What can they do to strengthen families before they fracture? 5 prevention-based approaches that support healthy marriages, reduce unnecessary divorce, and help families flourish. buff.ly/CmgFQEQ
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Jun 10
The delicate art of raising children’s self-esteem. How, can parents and teachers raise children’s self-esteem in a healthy and effective way? Research has identified three pillars of healthy self-esteem, which can be reinforced at home and at school.. buff.ly/qzNocXW
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Jun 10
What is it like to run a Business as Mission company? Especially in the kind of challenging contexts that business as mission practitioners often find themselves. Reflections of one CEO and wisdom for those considering starting a BAM organisation. buff.ly/rS9kvuw
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Jun 10
What is it like to run a Business as Mission company? Especially in the kind of challenging contexts that business as mission practitioners often find themselves. Reflections of one CEO and wisdom for those considering starting a BAM organisation. buff.ly/rS9kvuw
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Jun 9
What happens when you pray for your neighbourhood? Hindrances that stop us from reaching neighbours are 'our offence' and 'hopelessness'. Ask the Lord for His heart - longing that none should perish. He loves your neighbourhood. You're there for a reason. buff.ly/wjUrobU
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Jun 9
Ways Government and Institutions can strengthen marriage and families. What can they do to strengthen families before they fracture? 5 prevention-based approaches that support healthy marriages, reduce unnecessary divorce, and help families flourish. buff.ly/CmgFQEQ
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Jun 9
Ways Government and Institutions can strengthen marriage and families. What can they do to strengthen families before they fracture? 5 prevention-based approaches that support healthy marriages, reduce unnecessary divorce, and help families flourish. buff.ly/CmgFQEQ
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Jun 8
Heal by Hair. An initiative to improve the mental health and well‑being of African women through the hairdresser’s chair - one client at a time. Training equips hairdressers with knowledge, breaks stigma re mental‑health disorders, provides information. buff.ly/pb9yZlP
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Jun 6
5 major trends reshaping democratic engagement. Reflects technological evolution and growing expectation that governments create more inclusive, representative, continuous channels for civic input. Shifts from episodic participation to a systemic model. buff.ly/5s7B8tH
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Jun 5
Behavioural nudges to improve family stability/relationships. There are various preventative aspects to consider here e.g. entering into safe and loving relationships, improving relationships between partners, splitting well. Some suggested messaging... buff.ly/2YCuymy
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Jun 4
Checking for mission drift. Many organizations that are productive are adrift from their mission. Mission drift does not mean an organization is not producing anything good, but it does mean they have left their first love. buff.ly/bJaIWbI
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Jun 3
Enhancing community economic ecosystems. A Foundation inspiring and building better lives and communities through philanthropy. Helping non-profits build economic mobility in their communities, making a meaningful difference in those they serve. buff.ly/Xg3UIXJ
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Jun 3
Behavioural nudges to improve family stability/relationships. There are various preventative aspects to consider here e.g. entering into safe and loving relationships, improving relationships between partners, splitting well. Some suggested messaging... buff.ly/2YCuymy
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Jun 3
Behavioural nudges to improve family stability/relationships. There are various preventative aspects to consider here e.g. entering into safe and loving relationships, improving relationships between partners, splitting well. Some suggested messaging... buff.ly/2YCuymy
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Jun 2
How to connect communities to create opportunities. Building bridges between people may be most important infrastructure investment we never make. Strong links between social networks and economic outcomes. It starts with giving communities real control. buff.ly/u8Hs4rM
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Jun 2
Checking for mission drift. Many organizations that are productive are adrift from their mission. Mission drift does not mean an organization is not producing anything good, but it does mean they have left their first love. buff.ly/bJaIWbI
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