Unexpected Consequences of Community Development October 31, 2019 “You are not going to believe this, Katie.” Ms. Ethel declared as I passed through our food co-op meeting last week. “I just got back from the doctor, and he told me I’ve lost 10 pounds and my diabetes levels are the lowest they’ve ever been. He asked what’s made the... Shawn Duncan
Leaders Lab Profile, International Missionary Leader October 10, 2019 We are currently accepting applications for the next cohort of Leaders Lab, which will begin on October 23. As we prepare for the new cohort to start, we are sharing the experiences of Leaders Lab participants from earlier cohorts. I have been inspired by these... Shawn Duncan
Leaders Lab Profile, Church Benevolence Ministry Volunteer Leader October 2, 2019 We are currently accepting applications for the next cohort of Leaders Lab, which will begin on October 23. Over the next few weeks, while we are still selling at early bird pricing, we will be sharing the experiences of Leaders Lab participants from earlier cohorts.... Shawn Duncan
Leaders Lab Profile, Church-based Executive Director September 23, 2019 We are currently accepting applications for the next cohort of Leaders Lab, which will begin in October. Over the next few weeks, while we are still selling at early bird pricing, we will be sharing the experiences of Leaders Lab participants from earlier cohorts. I... Shawn Duncan
Leaders Lab Profile, Food Pantry Executive Director September 13, 2019 We are currently accepting applications for the next cohort of Leaders Lab, which will begin in October. Over the next few weeks, while we are still selling at early bird pricing, we will be sharing the experiences of Leaders Lab participants from earlier cohorts. I... Shawn Duncan
A Secret Sauce Ingredient July 22, 2019 FCS is known for creating a cafe and grocery store in a food desert. We are known for building gorgeous, affordable houses in low-income neighborhoods. Soon, we will be known for turning a defunct gas station into a restaurant. Because of our accomplishments, people... Shawn Duncan
What You Don’t Know July 22, 2019 I once worked at a youth development after-school and summer program for middle and high school students in an underserved neighborhood. At the beginning of each semester, we spent a lot of time asking the students what activities they wanted us to offer them. Did... Shawn Duncan
The Newbie, The Expert, The Learner July 22, 2019 As the Director of Training and Education here at FCS, I wrestle with the tension between God’s ability to use anyone, regardless of credentials, and the helpfulness of applicable skills. When it comes to ministry and working towards holistic community development,... Shawn Duncan
Living In Microcosm and Macrocosm July 22, 2019 At FCS, our hyper-focus on local neighborhood has been a hallmark and a boon. It has helped us to weave the fabric of place here in South Atlanta. It’s helped us to build deep relationships, to recognize the image of God in our neighbors. Integrating into this place... Shawn Duncan
The Limitations of Ministry Metaphors July 22, 2019 “There comes a point where we need to stop just pulling people out of the river. We need to go upstream and find out why they’re falling in.” ~ Desmond Tutu When I first ran into this quote, I laughed out loud. I didn’t laugh because the quote is funny, but... Shawn Duncan