What is Flourishing in Place March 29, 2021 Flourishing in place is the end goal of all of our community development work. We want everyone to Flourish in Place. It’s why we exist at the Lupton Center – to equip change-makers to build neighborhoods that thrive. Any work we do in development or ministry or... Shawn Duncan
We’re Welcoming 2 New Team Members! March 22, 2021 Join us in welcoming two new members of the Lupton Center team, Candice Kelly and Stacy Brungardt! These dynamic women bring the energy and skills the Lupton Center needs to keep expanding its capacity to equip changemakers. So far, 20 neighborhoods across the... Shawn Duncan
Our Favorite 4-Letter Word March 17, 2021 “If you could describe your neighborhood in one word, what would it be?” This was a question our team asked of a group of leaders who are using our Flourishing Neighborhood Index. Their neighborhood is one of a handful of unique and storied neighborhoods that make up... Shawn Duncan
A Holistic Overview of Flourishing and Neighborhoods March 15, 2021 Impact is more important than intent. We live by that, and we emphasize it to every change-maker we work with. At the same time, it’s important to dream! Results are beautiful and important, but they are most inspiring when connected to a grander, captivating vision... Shawn Duncan
A Faith Small Enough for the Neighborhood March 11, 2021 The spirituality of my young adulthood was fueled by an almost liturgical refrain, “God has great plans for your life.” This summons was intoxicating for me and my university peers. Our lives, our futures, our careers – which we felt we were on the cusp of... Shawn Duncan