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Trauma-Informed Care: A Balm for the Black Church

As Black faith leaders, our worship has sustained us through the worst of times. It’s no secret that the congregants...
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Building a Trauma-Informed Church for Real Healing

Even in the most turbulent times, the church continues to serve as a pillar of strength and guidance. However, when...
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The Future of Trauma-Informed Ministry: Equipping Leaders for a Compassionate Church

As we look to the future, trauma-informed care is set to transform how churches serve and support their congregants. At...
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Supporting Youth Mental Health Online: How Churches Can Help

Today’s youth are growing up with challenges that their pastors, parents, and teachers never experienced. We know that social media...
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Faith and Healing: How Trauma-Informed Care Can Help Transform the Black Church

By Sherrye Willis, Founder and President, Alliance for Greater Works When our physical bodies are in crisis, many Christians believe...
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Resilient Church Collective – 2024 Leadership Retreat and Finale
Keynote Speaker

Rev. Dr. Que English Rev. Dr. Que English serves as the Director of the Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships...
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The Incredible Power of Words

By Sheryl R. Sellaway, Chief PR Strategist at Righteous PR Relationships obliterated. Reputations ruined. Employees terminated. Companies out of business....
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Join the 2025 Resilient Church Collective Cohort Today

Do you need comprehensive support, a broad range of resources and helpful tools for your congregation to address trauma from...
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Youth T.R.U.T.H. Launched for Children and Young Adults Dealing with Trauma

To help children and young adults cope with traumatic events such as grief, community violence and unrest, Alliance piloted Youth...
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Resilient Church Collective Welcomes New Steering Committee Member

Alliance for Greater Works is excited to welcome Dr. Christin Fort to Resilient Church Collective’s (RCC) Steering Committee. Dr. Fort...
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Alliance for Greater Works Honors Its Founder and President Sherrye Willis

Twenty-three years ago, in the quietness of her prayer time and Bible study, Alliance for Greater Works Founder and President...
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Distinguished Women Lead and Join the Alliance Board

The Alliance for Greater Works board is comprised of leaders from business, nonprofit, entrepreneurs, government, and financial services to name...
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