About the Journal
Social Work & Christianity (SWC) is a refereed journal published quarterly in March, June, September, and December by the North American Association of Christians in Social Work (NACSW) to support and encourage the growth of social workers in the ethical integration of Christian faith and professional practice.
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Current Issue
Vol. 47 No. 3 (2020): Special Issue on Community and Community Practice
Published: 2020-08-07
Introduction to Issue
Communities and the Kingdom
Abstract 157 |Page 3-5
Understanding the Importance of Community Practice for Christian Social Workers
Abstract 163 |Page 6-15
Conceptual Articles
Reframing the Orphan Mandate
Abstract 262 |Page 33-49
The Community Empowerment Framework: A Benchmark for Christian Social Work
Abstract 208 |Page 50-65
Practice Articles
Strengthening Congregational Communities: Social Justice Engagement Through Deliberative Dialogue
Abstract 199 |Page 85-99
Good Neighbor House: Reimagining Settlement Houses for 21st Century Communities
Abstract 224 |Page 100-122
Book Reviews
Book Review of Development on Purpose: Faith & Human Behavior in the Social Environment
Abstract 43 |Page 123-125
Mystery and the Adopted Child
Abstract 40 |Page 126-127
Listening to Sexual Minorities: A Study of Faith and Sexual Identity on Christian College Campuses
Abstract 50 |Page 128-129