Community resilience—the ability of local populations to withstand, adapt to, and recover from adver
Introduction: The Nexus of Faith and Community Resilience Community resilience—the ability of local populations to withstand, adapt to, and recover from adversity—is an increasingly focal point in social policy discourse. While governmental and humanitarian agencies often dominate the conversation, there exists a vital yet sometimes underappreciated dimension: faith-based organizations (FBOs). Their historical engagement, logistical capacity,…