Faith-Based Community Economic Development: Principles & Practices

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Issue Date
2000
Type
Technical Report
Language
en_US
Keywords
Community development -- United States -- Religious aspects , Church work with the poor , Economic development -- United States -- Religious aspects
Authors
Reese, T. David
Clamp, Christina A.
Abstract
This booklet provides an introduction to faith-based community economic development (CED). It is not intended to be exhaustive, but to serve as a foundational framework for those new to, or with limited experience in, faith-based community economic development. Its primary objective is to familiarize readers with the following aspects of faith-based CED: Goals and objectives; Principal tools; Techniques for soliciting the support of a congregation in undertaking a faith-based CED project; and Examples of typical faith-based CED projects. This booklet provides an introduction to faith-based community economic development (CED). It is not intended to be exhaustive, but to serve as a foundational framework for those new to, or with limited experience in, faith-based community economic development. Its primary objective is to familiarize readers with the following aspects of faith-based CED: + Goals and objectives; + Principal tools; + Techniques for soliciting the support of a congregation in undertaking a faith-based CED project; and + Examples of typical faith-based CED projects. -From the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston website
Description
Dr. T. David Reese, Assistant Professor of Finance and Economics
Publisher
College of Coastal Georgia