About TGNP
During the COVID pandemic, Joe Lopez (Chiricahua Apache/Isleta Pueblo) and Gene Stevenson discovered a shared desire to help heal the wounds among Native Americans caused by governmental and religious institutions over the past few centuries. Together, Joe and Gene have decades of Christian ministry experience but have been largely unsatisfied with the way Native American tribes have been engaged by the church and missions programs. This led to a years-long process of conversation, consultation, and prayer.
The product of this process is The Good Neighbor Project.
The Good Neighbor Project aims to foster understanding, support, and collaboration between Native American tribes/tribal elders and dominant-culture institutional Christians. We seek to address historical misunderstandings and injustices by fostering dialogue and learning that is grounded in respect and appreciation for diverse cultural perspectives.
We strive to do this by
establishing supportive relationships with Indigenous peoples,
encouraging Indigenous cultural celebration and appreciation,
educating dominant-culture Christians on intercultural dynamics, and
creating a “third space” where different cultures can come together to learn from one another.
We value demonstrating Jesus’ love in tangible ways, facilitating educational experiences for Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples, and integrating spiritual values with Christ-like attitudes and actions. The Good Neighbor Project serves as a model designed to contribute to the flourishing of Native tribes now and for generations to come.
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