In her latest book, Agents of Flourishing: Pursuing Shalom in Every Corner of Society (InterVarsity Press, 2022), Dr. Amy L. Sherman writes: God created a world of flourishing, and even now, in the age before the final kingdom, he desires that people experience a measure of shalom. God created us with legitimate desires (e.g., for …

Michael’s Christmas Wish

Michael looked up and asked, “Can we play outside?” It was a cold October morning, but John, his Kids Hope mentor, said, “Sure, in just a moment after we finish the story we are reading.” On the way to the school playground, they enjoyed a conversation about foods they liked. Michael likes donuts and Halloween …

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CARES Act Opportunities to Maximize Your Giving in 2021

We are thankful for every CityChurch Network partner. Your generosity and prayers are already making a great impact in Central Arkansas, uniting churches through Extraordinary Prayer, Trained Leaders, and Collective Impact. Working together we can imagine a flourishing city (Isaiah 65:17-25) where children are thriving, there’s economic opportunity for all, people feel safe and secure, …

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Coronavirus Prayer Guide

It is moments such as these that create an opportunity for the gospel in the lives of those affected. There has never been a better time to cover our communities in prayer as we minister to their needs. This prayer guide has been assembled as a resource to promote agreement in prayer among local churches. …

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