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Six Principles for Engaging Faith Communities

Six Principles for Engaging Faith Communities

Six Principles for Engaging Faith Communities

Partnerships with community groups strengthens governmental response to critical social issue, from homelessness to disaster response. Public agencies often turn to faith leaders to support their initiatives, and yet doing so often brings challenges: who to engage; how to build trust with partners; what they can and cannot do for you.

CRCC and National Disaster Interfaiths Network created the below infographic on six principles to guide government officials in partnering with faith communities.

Also check out 10 Tips for Government Engagement with Religious Communities.

Find additional tools on CRCC’s website.

Six Principles for Engaging Faith Communities