How do you imagine thriving?
Thriving is shalom wholeness peace justice fullness completeness flourishing well-being prosperity
What We Do
Ormond Center fosters the imagination, will, and ability of congregations and communities to cultivate thriving.
This has never been needed more.
We are facing times of enormous transformation. This is precisely the moment to reimagine what “thriving” can be, and for whom, in more just and sustainable ways.
Health Pandemic
Racial Justice
Climate Change
Culture Wars
Economic Inequality
We seek to equip and mobilize a generation of practitioners who both challenge what works and what matters, and who relentlessly pursue transformation for the good of all.
How We Work
Guiding congregations and communities to navigate uncertain times.
We bring people together to reimagine the most urgent needs for twenty-first century thriving. We target these pressing needs in five studios.
Life Together
Exploring the rich diversity of Christianity’s shared life together.
Placemaking
Accelerating the emerging Christian placemaking movement.
Work for Common Good
Changing the narrative about how to rebuild trust and a common life.
Transformational Enterprise and Investment
Catalyzing faith-animated social innovation for transformation.
NC Thrives
Building a statewide ecosystem of neighbors dedicated to making NC Thrive.
Discover how you can collaborate with others so all can thrive in your community.