Center for Public Justice

We're thrilled to announce that Citizenship Without Illusions by David T Koyzis is officially published and available from InterVarsity Press! ?? In this thought-provoking interview, David shares insights into the motivations behind his latest book and explores how Christians can faithfully navigate the complexities of political life as citizens of God's Kingdom and their local communities. David, an incoming CPJ trustee, will also be speaking at our workshop at CCO's Jubilee Conference this February. Stay tuned for more opportunities to engage with his work!

Join us on December 3rd at noon EST for a time of prayer and reflection led by CPJ’s Advocacy Manager, Madison Allen, and Founder and Strategic Advisor of Families Valued, Rachel Hope Anderson, as CPJ’s Families Valued team wraps up the Courage in Community series! This gathering offers an opportunity to celebrate the progress in family policy made over the last year, reflect on stories of courageous advocacy, and pray for the uncertainties and opportunities the coming year may bring. We hope to see you there for this final gathering of 2024! Register now at https://lnkd.in/eJvxgi_q #CPJ #FamiliesValued #CommunityCall

Meet Isabel Kau, CPJ's advocacy intern this semester! Isabel studies Environmental Science and Political Science at Baylor University, and is here in DC with the Baylor in Washington program! Her passions include community building, sustainability, family support systems. Isabel, thank you for all your hard work this semester! #CPJ #InternwithCPJ #Advocacy

"The mosque serves as an important channel through which the Muslim community supports the invisible social safety net; it provides socio-psycho-political health to Muslim American communities, which then allows these communities to give generously to others." Visit https://lnkd.in/eS5E9dWP now to learn more about how Muslim American communities can embody the social safety net in Shared Justice's latest article by Kyle Chu

?? CPJ is hiring! ?? We’re looking for two experienced candidates for the following positions: Director of Faith-Based Leader’s Alliance and Director of Faith-Based Policy and Research. Interested? Visit https://lnkd.in/egcfmQjU to learn more and apply now.

In this Invisible Social Safety Net series article, Mark Sawyer explores Promise686, a Georgia-based non-profit that equips churches and community groups to provide safe and healthy homes for children in the foster care system. Visit https://lnkd.in/gCFRxSnz to read how churches and non-profits can support foster children and supplement government programs. #CPJ #FosterCare #SocialSafetyNet

Citizenship is more than just the ballot box — Political discipleship calls us to engage in our communities continually, reflecting love for our neighbors and seeking justice year-round. Swipe to learn how you can get involved in your community with CPJ’s 11-week guide on Political Discipleship. Get your free guide today by visiting https://lnkd.in/dbUiaRBW

"Inadequate educational support predicts higher crime involvement among both children and adolescents. With fewer resources and attention comes less student engagement and a greater risk of academic and social disadvantage." Visit https://lnkd.in/eKd3gNS6 now to read "How Churches and After School Programs Can Partner with Students" by Garrett Ellis as part of the Invisible Social Safety Net series, exploring how faith-based organizations provide essential social services to their communities. #CPJ #FaithBasedOrgs #InvisibleSafetyNet

Happy Election Day! This election season, we have been sharing prayers, ways to think and talk about the election productively, policy issues to consider, intersections of faith and politics, and more. As we move forward towards Inauguration Day, we’ll continue to share resources and content to help guide constructive discussions and policies that honor God and advance justice. On this Election Day, we pray for peace and safety for all, assurance in the outcome, grace for candidates in embracing wins or accepting loses, and for a smooth and peaceful transition of power. #ElectionCollection #CPJ

When talking about family policy, it's important to consider if the language we use serves to unify or divide Americans. Here's some ways we can reframe how we talk about family policy- especially in this election season- for the benefit of us all. #ElectionCollection #CPJ #FamilyPolicy