Evangelical Christians are most likely to want explicit connections to scripture and to see faith-specific language in the asset framework. They are also most reluctant to participate in interfaith activities or to use interfaith resources. We re beginning to talk about asset building creating a readiness for faith development. Many elements of asset building help build the context, relationships, and opportunities in which faith can be nurtured. Asset Building Within Congregations Congregations will find many, many ways to make asset building part of their life, depending on their own sense of identity and priority.
Some congregations are eager to engage in community-wide visioning.
Others have a passion for advocacy. And others are most effective at providing a wide array of programming for youth. There s no need for one size to fit all. We continue to examine ways to encourage congregations to infuse asset building into many areas of congregational life. It doesn t seem to be an initial priority to develop strategies to reach out to disconnected youth.