ACADEMY FOR CONGREGATIONAL & COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION

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The Academy for Congregational and Community Transformation (ACCT) provides a comprehensive catalog of courses tailored for both laity and clergy. The institution is committed to fostering growth and facilitating positive transformation within communities. With a focus on congregational development and community engagement, the academy offers a diverse range of courses aimed at equipping individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to make a meaningful impact. These courses cover various aspects of community development, leadership, and collaboration, empowering participants to contribute to the overall well-being and transformation of their congregations and communities.

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"Welcome to a comprehensive training experience, where we share knowledge and embrace each participant with support and excitement. As we journey together, we will enhance skills and instill confidence while kindling a passion for involvement and connection within our communities as a community. In the spirit of Christ's mission, may this training be a catalyst for positive change, inspiring us to make a meaningful impact together."

- Robert Clark; Project Director

Training & Support

Vision: Transformational communities, made up of local churches and other community partners, actively seeking shalom through learning, relationship-building, community development, and mutual support.

Mission: Build a network of transformational communities by equipping locally imbedded leaders with training and ongoing support for the work of shalom.

Systemic, Sustainable Change

Health, Healing, Harmony, and Wholeness

Asset-Based Community Development

Love for God, Neighbor, and Self

Organizing for Community Transformation

Multicultural, Multi-faith Collaboration

Volunteers and community, neighbors together.

What is SHALOM?

Upcoming Events

2024 Webinar Series: Living Into God's Intention for Creation

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Join us for an exciting online event, the 2024 Webinar Series: Living Into God's Intention for Creation! Starting on Wed May 06 2024 12:00:00 GMT-0600 (Central Standard Time), this series aims to explore and understand how we can align our lives with God's purpose for creation. As we journey together we will delve into the essence of embodying God's purpose for creation – SHALOM. This invitation is extended to anyone with a longing to cultivate a more profound bond with their community and foster deeper connections for the collective well-being.
Throughout the series, we will delve into various topics: Change (March 6th), Contextualization (May 1st), Connecting with Community (July 3rd), Connectionalism (September 4th), and Capacity (November 6th). In the fifth within the series, Capacity, we will strategize our progression toward God's intention for creation by optimizing our output, connections, and services to achieve the highest possible level of partnership and engagement within our communities. Don't miss out on this opportunity to deepen your understanding and make a positive impact. Join us and be inspired to live into God's intention for creation!

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1st Annual Shalom Banquet

Celebrating New Heights

Saturday, November 9th, 2024
1:00 PM

211 N Park Blvd,

San Antonio, TX 78204

Recognition & Commissioning of:

2024 Homegrown Shalom Teams.

Reception, Luncheon,

& Guest Speaker: Bishop Joel Martinez

Music courtesy of: Jason Brown

Donations will support congregations

by providing training for growth.

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Registration Now Open
Facilitated Conversation
Training

November 16th, 2024
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Emanuel United Methodist Church

Join us for Facilitated Conversation Training, a full-day workshop designed to equip you with the skills to lead effective and meaningful group discussions. Inspired the Technology of Participation (ToP) methods, this training focuses on fostering engagement, building consensus, and creating inclusive environments for collaboration.

Whether you are a community leader, nonprofit professional, educator, or someone passionate about group facilitation, this workshop will provide you with practical tools and techniques to lead conversations that matter. Through interactive exercises and hands-on learning, you'll gain insights into facilitating dialogues that encourage participation, bridge diverse perspectives, and achieve collective outcomes.

What You’ll Learn:

Conversation facilitation techniques for structured interactions, strategies for creating inclusive spaces and encouraging meaningful participation, methods for managing group dynamics and building consensus, and tools for organizing and leading discussions that drive action.

Who Should Attend:

This workshop is ideal for community organizers, educators, nonprofit leaders, faith-based leaders, and anyone looking to develop or improve their facilitation skills.

Cost: $100, registration required

Scholarships available.

Don’t miss this opportunity to build your facilitation toolkit and become a leader in community-driven conversations!