We Believe Greater Things Are Possible
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We empower the human spirit and foster life-giving community for a more beautiful, inclusive common good in faith and civic life.
“Greater Things serves as a small hinge to open a big door leading to a better world for all.”
Faith, belief and religion exert powerful influence on cultural assumptions and behavioral norms in the United States. And, too many religious narratives far too often feed harmful and destructive mindsets, policies and practices.
Greater Things makes change by helping faith leaders and individuals leave behind the narratives of exclusion, violence, greed, sexism, exploitation and racism rooted in white supremacy, and embrace instead new narratives of reconciliation, inclusion, nonviolence, generosity, equality, and sustainability.
This change must begin by influencing the content and conversations within America's dominant religious community, Christianity.
It is often necessary to change public perception before changing public policy. We are in the business of changing people’s ideas and assumptions by providing a better story.
We believe it is time to “turn up” the volume on the message of a more beautiful, inclusive common good in faith and civic life. So, we are committed to amplifying and developing important voices through multiple outlets..
Our work includes Doug Pagitt's Podcast and Live Stream, a 24 hour/ 7 day a week media channel of progressively minded podcasters called A More Beautiful World Audio Network, and the Common Good Christians network
Greater Things works with high capacity leaders to provide training, coaching and connection.
Our programs include innovative life-long learning courses for those who do not need to pursue a degree but want to learn at a Masters level, partnering to provide a specially curated MDiv degree programs.
Greater Things is initiating a think-tank for the study and advancement of Progressive Evangelical thought and action.
Projects
PODCASTS & LIVESTREAMS
Doug Pagitt's multi-day per week Podcasts and Livestreams connect with thousands of people per week.
A 24 Hour A Day, 7 Day a week audio network with the best of live & Podcast audio for a more Beautiful World
A 7 week long conversation project whereby Doug is trying to understand how another pastor could support Donald Trump
TRAINING & COACHING
Master level learning for leaders who do not need a degree but want to learn at the highest level. Master Instructors with master learners for masterful outcomes.
The OPEN MDiv degree program meets the urgent need for leaders formed in faith, who are prepared to address the educational, social, economic and technological shifts in theology and the church. Providing a new way to acquire this forward-thinking MDiv. this program doesn’t require students to relocate. Instead, you can immerse yourself in studies with brilliant practitioners and thought leaders at sessions all over the U.S.
ADVOCATING & ORGANIZING
Gatherings of Christians seeking a collective common good through online webinars and in-person dinners called "Common Good Commons".
The Progressive Evangelical Institute exists for the Study and Advancement of Progressive Evangelical Thought and Action. As a Think Tank organization we engage in research and advocacy on behalf of the, broadly defined, Progressive Evangelical movement.
Greater Things offers innovative events around the country. Click here for a list of events and details.
FUNDING
As with all great dreams Greater Things is part spirit & effort and part resources & money. Greater Things is built on a broad and balanced approach to funding. As a registered non-profit organization in the State of Minnesota we are prepared to receive tax deductible donations. Greater Things is built on four streams of income:
Donations
We are honored to invite people into our work with their money and passion. We believe in what we are doing and invite you follow your passion with your money to help make Greater Things a reality. The importance of donations in the early days of our work can not be overstated - it is simply crucial to our success in our first two years.
Grants
We are purposeful about partnering with other organizations. This includes those organizations who have the financial resources to invest in our shared outcomes. We seek to find foundations and philanthropic organizations as partners.
Sponsorships
A number of our products provide outstanding opportunities for businesses and other organizations to share their goodness with the Greater Things constituency. These opportunities include events, the audio network, and our website and products.
Sales of Services and Products
We know how valuable our training and coaching is for leaders and communities. We believe in the benefit our work is for others and are proud to sell those services at a price that is fair to our constituency and Greater Things.
Solomon's Porch is serving as a Fiscal Sponsor for all tax deductible donations to Greater Things while we wait for IRS Charitable determination (a required process that can take many months) .
Tax deductible contributions can be made through the PayPal link to the right or mailed to:
Greater Things - 100 West 46th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55419
We Look Forward To Sharing Greater Things With You.
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