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Robinson, B (2025). The Ecclesiological Challenges and the Missional Opportunities in Affordable Housing Development for Silver Lake Church of the Nazarene in Pontiac, Michigan .
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Robinson, BelindaThe Ecclesiological Challenges and the Missional Opportunities in Affordable Housing Development for Silver Lake Church of the Nazarene in Pontiac, Michigan . , 2025
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Robinson, BelindaThe Ecclesiological Challenges and the Missional Opportunities in Affordable Housing Development for Silver Lake Church of the Nazarene in Pontiac, Michigan . , 2025
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Robinson, BelindaThe Ecclesiological Challenges and the Missional Opportunities in Affordable Housing Development for Silver Lake Church of the Nazarene in Pontiac, Michigan . , 2025
Description / Abstract
The African American community in Pontiac, Michigan, experiences devastation associated with homeownership at disproportional rates due to the impact of the housing crisis combined with systematic racism related to homeownership. This research will examine the ecclesiological challenges and the missional opportunity for the Silver Lake Church of the
Nazarene in building affordable housing. This research will attempt to develop a model for affordable housing to mitigate the systematic barriers to homeownership for African Americans in Pontiac, Michigan. This proposal challenges the Silver Lake Church to reimagine its missional purpose and maintain its presence in Pontiac, Michigan.
Chapter 1 will describe the housing crisis and explore the indicators of systematic racism that have contributed to the disproportionate housing crisis within the African American community in Pontiac. This chapter will also examine Silver Lake Church's proposal to develop affordable housing to address housing needs and promote diversity.
Chapter 2 will contain the Literature Review and establish the framework for this research.
Chapter 3 will provide a thesis concerning biblical, historical, and theological norms. It will also discuss ecclesiastical challenges and opportunities to expand the church’s missional purposes.
Chapter 4 investigates various affordable housing models, evaluating their features and potential for adaptation by Silver Lake Church. These case studies will inform the development of a comprehensive and feasible housing strategy tailored to the church’s context, with recommendations for implementation and broader replication.
Finally, Chapter 5 will summarize the study’s conclusion, explore its implications, provide recommendations for implementing the project, and share valuable insights from the research to contribute to the academic body of knowledge.
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Keywordsaffordable housing, ecclesiastical challenges, housing crisis, Michigan, USA, missions, missional purpose, systematic racism
Degree AwardedDoctor of Ministry
Awarding InstitutionNazarene Theological Seminary
Committee MembersAnita Franklin
Supervisor or ChairYvette Massey
Peer Reviewed?No
Place of PublicationKansas City, MO
Pages238
Original LanguageEnglish
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