Oikos Institute for Social Impact’s vision is for congregations to see social impact as an act of discipleship. Born in the Black church and frequently serving those congregations, the institute helps congregations strategically respond to the disorienting effects of gentrification, disproportionate unemployment and changing local demographics by harnessing the power of their assets. Through Oikos Institute leadership and capacity development programs, congregations and seminary and university community cohorts revisit their theological and cultural foundations to determine how they might reimagine their relationship to their neighborhoods and more fully access their faith, intellectual, social and human capital toward transformation and renewal. In addition to learning opportunities, Oikos Institute’s strategic partnership with Crossing Capital Group brings additional relationships, expertise and financial resources to create a supportive network and fuel participating congregations’ initiatives.
