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The Power of Hope from Faith The Power of Hope from Faith
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The Levees May Fail, but God Never Fails Us The Levees May Fail, but God Never Fails Us
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Worship in a Tent and Rebuilding for Energy Efficiency Worship in a Tent and Rebuilding for Energy Efficiency
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The Integration and Coordination of Environmental Needs into Rebuilding The Integration and Coordination of Environmental Needs into Rebuilding
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If It Had Not Been for the Churches, I Don’t Know What Would Have Happened If It Had Not Been for the Churches, I Don’t Know What Would Have Happened
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What’s the New Gumbo That Will Come Out of This? What’s the New Gumbo That Will Come Out of This?
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Hauling Garbage and Rebuilding Churches on Desire Street Hauling Garbage and Rebuilding Churches on Desire Street
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The Power of Partnerships: Churches Testing for Toxic Soils The Power of Partnerships: Churches Testing for Toxic Soils
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Long-Term Economic Gains Promote Sustainable Communities Long-Term Economic Gains Promote Sustainable Communities
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Applying the Financial Bottom Line Applying the Financial Bottom Line
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Recreating Neighborhoods in Central City Recreating Neighborhoods in Central City
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Responding to Natural Disaster and Rebuilding as a Ministry: Lessons Learned Responding to Natural Disaster and Rebuilding as a Ministry: Lessons Learned
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On Reflection On Reflection
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4 Responding to Natural Disaster and Rebuilding: Loss and Resurrection on the Gulf Coast
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Published:August 2010
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Abstract
This chapter reveals how churches are transforming the ministry of disaster relief and rebuilding by integrating the environment into their efforts. Many churches and faith organizations are making the environment a priority as they respond to the increasing scale of natural disasters precipitated by climate change. The stories in this chapter along the Gulf Coast include the congregation of St. John Baptist Church, which integrated energy efficiency into their rebuilt church; a group of innovative churches called Sustainable Churches for South Louisiana; a program called Desire Street Ministries, which rebuilds churches and educates youth; and the Jericho Road Housing Initiative, which is spearheading energy-efficient, affordable housing. The lessons learned point to the power of hope from faith, the importance of coordinating sustainability among denominations, the potential for partnerships with secular environmental groups, and the long-term economic gains from investing in green building.
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