How can a church leverage its geographical location to bless the community that surrounds it? In episode 12 we wrap up Season 1 by talking with Sara Joy Proppe, co-host for The Embedded Church Podcast, about her educational and consulting work with Proximity Project. Proximity Project is built on the conviction that the church, as an institution and as individual members, has a unique and important role to play in exemplifying the truth, beauty, and goodness of Christ incarnate to the world around us. The mission of Proximity Project is to help churches serve the common good by stewarding the built environment of their neighborhood.
In this episode, I talk with my co-host Sara Joy Proppe about her work with Proximity Project. Proximity Project offers educational and consulting services for church leaders who want to leverage their church property to better engage with their neighbors. In addition to talking with Sara Joy about some of the ways she has helped churches better serve their neighbors, I also talk with her about some of the motivating factors that led her to start Proximity Project.
This being the final episode of Season 1, Sara Joy and I also reflect on what we learned from this season. And, we spend some time discussing where we might go in Season 2. We end with an appeal to our listeners to share their thoughts on any topics we should explore or church leaders we should interview. If you have any comments or suggestions concerning Season 2, you can write us at info@embeddedchurch.com. Also, you can join our mailing list to receive updates about this and future podcasts.
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Related Resources
A Pattern Language by Christopher Alexander, et al.
The Architecture of Happiness by Alain De Botton
Suburban Nation by Andres Duany, Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, and Jeff Speck
Sidewalks in the Kingdom by Eric O. Jacobsen
The Geography of Nowhere by James Howard Kunstler
Home from Nowhere by James Howard Kunstler
Happy City by Charles Montgomery
Walkable City by Jeff Speck
Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf
Find these Key Terms on The Embedded Church website:
- Built Environment
- Hospitality
- Placemaking
- Proximity
Show Credits
Hosted and Produced by Eric O. Jacobsen and Sara Joy Proppe
Edited by Adam Higgins | Odd Dad Out Voice Productions
Theme Music by Jacob Shaffer
Artwork by Lance Kagey | Rotator Creative