The Transformational Communities Network www.tcnriotx.org program, formerly Transformational Communities of Praxis,  is requesting Team Applications for the 2021 program cohort. As a congregation considers submitting a team application, three INFORMATION SESSIONS are provided as a time for an interested team to:

• share about their community engagement ministries,

• learn how the Transformational Communities Network program works and how the tools and process can enhance and transform their community engagement ministries, and

• answer any questions the interested team may have

The Information Sessions are scheduled on Fridays – November 20, December 18 - 2020, and January 8 - 2021 at 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm. Register for one of these sessions. DOWNLOAD Program Information and Team Application. Team applications are due January 13, 2021. The program will begin February 5, 2021 with a team orientation session. Up to 5 teams will be selected for 2021 Transformational Communities Network class.

The program is designed for a church and community resident team to begin the process or go deeper in the application of community development with the end goal in mind of effecting measurable transformation within a given community. It is hoped that through this program, models of ministries applying community development principles and processes will emerge to serve as reference points and even teaching centers of spiritual transformation within the church and community. The program’s Vision is to see Transformational Communities, made up of local churches and community residents and partners, actively seeking shalom through learning, relationship-building, community development, and mutual support. Its Mission is to build a network of transformational communities by equipping locally imbedded leaders with training and ongoing support for the work of shalom. 

Over a one-year period, participants will gain training, knowledge, and experience in the application of a theology of Shalom, asset-based community development [ABCD], facilitation techniques, action planning and application, identifying underlying contradictions and challenges within communities, while deepening their understanding of God’s will for their community. Training will be presented in an online format. Training includes online reflection conversations, and teaching webinar presentations. A member of the Transformational Communities Network Development Team is assigned to accompany each team on their transformational journey.

Thanks and blessings,

Transformational Communities Network - Development Team

Cynthia Engstrom

Mickey McCandless

Dionisio Salazar

Amy Moritz

Bob Clark

Abel Vega

Lance Freeman