"A community is democratic only when the humblest and weakest person can enjoy the highest civil, economic, and social rights that the biggest and most powerful possess."

-A. Philip Randolph

CommunityBuild, is an educational initiative of Payne Theological Seminary designed to prepare students, clergy and lay leaders for holistic community development ministry. CommunityBuild consists of a cluster of elective courses and internships within the Payne curriculum, that focus on the perspectives, information, and skills needed to shape the future development of African American communities. Courses are designed to foster institution-building and public policy advocacy in housing, economic development, health care, recreation, and education. Emphasis is placed on the context and role of the Black Church in community development.

Course Offerings

Introduction to Holistic Community Development Structure and Dynamic Public Policy Decision-Making Methods and Strategies for Community and Economic Development CommunityBuild Seminar Practicum Biblical Models for Prophetic Ministry Regional Seminars

For additional information on CommunityBuild, contact us at (937) 376-2946 Ext. 200 or (888) 816-8933 Ext. 200 or via email.