Craig Loya

Crisis and Care

Work, Money & Leadership

“The disruptions of pandemic, bitter political division, and a new awakening to the depth of systemic racism in our country have all heightened our awareness of the changing landscape in which the church is situated, and the urgent need for adaptation and innovation. For all that has been painful, this moment offers an invitation to consider how together we construct a more just, loving, vital, and sustainable church and society going forward. This magnificent volume rightly identifies that the most important challenge facing us is one of imagination: can we discover new ways of forming, sustaining, and renewing Christian community in the world that is now emerging? These wide-reaching and diverse meditations offer both a framework and concrete tools to guide us in this journey of discovery. By using the lens of philanthropy and focusing on the role of money, they pinpoint a critical lever to help reshape our institutions in a more loving, just, and sustainable direction. This is an invaluable contribution to the imaginative work before us. I cannot recommend it highly enough to anyone who leads, or simply loves, churches and other faith-based institutions.”

The Micah Paradigm

Children & Youth

“The church is called to look like love in action, and that starts with forming young disciples who will show us the way. I have rarely seen an approach to this core work with as much intention, depth, and clarity as the one the authors outline in this book. Born from the wisdom of deep experience, easily adapted for a variety of ministry contexts, it is a rich gift for the church.”