This article is the fourth in a four-part series articulating our Mission and Vision change and addressing some of the most frequently asked questions about this process.

As an organization, we are committed to equipping Christians as peacebuilders in their everyday relational and social contexts, inviting them to connect across lines of difference. As these relationships grow, we can identify common goals and mobilize collaborative work to meet fundamental needs, heal wounds, build trust, and work together to create and sustain safe, just, and vibrant societies.

We have updated our Mission & Vision in an effort to: 1) Acknowledge the complex and interrelated issues that drive cycles of conflict so we can better address root issues in peacebuilding efforts across social divisions; and 2) Clarify the primary audience and intended beneficiaries of our work. As we step into a new chapter, we are reframing our Mission and Vision to affirm what we’ve learned and to elevate “equipping and mobilizing Christians for collaborative peacebuilding across lines of difference” as our new mission.