The Tri-Faith Initiative. Issue 1 (January 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Alexander, Chris
• Is Part Of: Missiology. Volume 47:Issue 1(2019)
• Page Start: 24
• Page End: 28
• Publication Date: 2019-01
• Subjects: Countryside Community Church -- Tri-Faith Initiative -- interfaith -- religion -- synagogue -- church -- mosque; Missions -- Periodicals; 266.005
• DOI: 10.1177/0091829618814818
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0091-8296

Abstract

Countryside Community Church is the primary Christian presence of the Tri-Faith Initiative in Omaha NE. This initiative is an intentional co-location of a synagogue, mosque, and church on the same 35-acre Commons area, for the purpose of being intentional neighbors and investing in interfaith friendships. Our vision is to Work together to build an environment of acceptance, respect, and trust; to challenge stereotypes of each other; to learn from one another; and to counter the influence of extremists and agents of hate. This article is a story of how we came to be neighbors and what we hope to accomplish.