Alternative Economics
Christian Healthcare Ministries - Imagine a group of folks committing to pool their money together every month in order to cover each other's medical needs? Sounds pretty sweet eh? Well, it's happening.
Relational Tithe - Relational Tithe is an interactive platform for connecting and meeting needs across socioeconomic and geographic barriers. It is also a place to explore, to meet, to share dreams and ideas, to ask and discuss questions, to learn and to grow together.
Do It Yourself
Housing Crisis in Philadelphia - In our time on Potter Street, we have taken possession of a few abandoned houses and a LOT of information. Mike Brix compiled our findings a few years ago and we will update this article soon to make sure it's up to date for you. In the meantime, use it as a starting point and add your own research into the mix!
50 Ways to Become the Answer to Our Prayers - Shane & Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove put together a list of 50 ways that we every person can become the answer to our prayers. Give one or two (or all!) a try and see what happens.
Grey Water Plumbing - The average U.S. citizen uses 142 liters of drinking quality water each day. Of this amount 50 per cent is flushed down the toilet. Our bathroom is fully furnished with a highly-sophisticated water recycling technique often called a "Grey Water System."
Peacemaking
Shane’s Updates From Iraq - Shane's Updates From Iraq is a series of letters, notes, updates, and reflections Shane sent his friends, family, and community members during his time in Iraq and compiled by Mike Brix.
The Bible teaches peace - Our friends at Third Way Cafe put together an eight-part Bible study on war & peace entitled "The Bible teaches peace" which they're allowing us to share with you here.
Must See Movies - These films will give you a look inside some of our nation's armed conflicts and explore the lives and experiences of our servicemembers.
Denominational Peace Fellowships - There are organizations within many faith traditions and Christian denominations focused on peace. Each group is different but often they provide alternate ways to serve for peace, tools for advocacy, resources for education, and solutions for sustainable peace.
Jesse’s Story - Jesse is another soldier who said "Enough!" We share his story of finding the courage to follow his faith out of a military which sought to strip him of it.
Letter From Logan - Our friend Logan is an Iraq war veteran and current Christian peacemaker. He's been helping compile resources for other soldiers who are ready to beat their machine guns into farm tools.
Centurion’s Guild - We have now launched CENTURION'S PURSE, our alternatives to military resource headed up by former and current servicemembers and conscientious objectors.