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The Leading Voice in Faith-Based Solutions for

Building Community & Belonging 

Are you ready to be “All In?”

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Workshops | Seminars | Training
(online and onsite options)

*Develop faith-centered solutions to empower your team in today’s fast-paced environment.

*Break down silos and enhance interpersonal communication, collaboration, and engagement.

*Cultivate a thriving culture of belonging to achieve your organization’s goals.

YOU WILL

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KNOW IT

WHEN YOU

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FEEL IT.

Make “All In” Your Mission for 2025.

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What if your workplace became a hub of connection? What if your organization reflected the energy of belonging? By fostering an environment where people feel valued and engaged, you wouldn’t just build a stronger company—you’d position yourself as a leader in creating the kind of connection and trust that drives loyalty, innovation, and long-term success. This is how organizations become more than just service providers; they become forces of impact and influence in the communities they serve.

Signs of NOT being ‘all’ in.

The Struggle is Real: Community is the Key to Bottom-Line Success

Are you investing in faith-based relational success in your organization? Without strong relationships, engagement declines, retention suffers, and growth stalls. When leaders struggle to build authentic connections, the organization feels the strain—leaders become disengaged, people lose interest, and growth disappears.

But here’s the truth: Investing in community isn’t just a feel-good strategy—it’s a ministry imperative. A thriving, connected organization creates a strong sense of unity and belonging. Are you ready to lead the way in building experiences that sustain the community you serve?

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Are these problems familiar to you?

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Limited volunteer support

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Declining attendance & financial instability

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Lack of faith-centered training solutions

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Resistance to change

‘ALL’ means richer relationships.

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It’s challenging to practice a ‘wide mission’ and build a thriving, positive, culture-focused community, so we license your leaders to cultivate new and more prosperous relationships.

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UNIVERSITY TRAINING

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CORPORATE TRAINING

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CHURCH LEADERSHIP TRAINING

Make room for all at the table.

“All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had…And God’s grace was so powerfully at work in them all that there were no needy persons among them.” - Acts 4:32-35 ESV

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Equip. Engage. Excite

Stranger to Neighbor® is an ongoing faith-based initiative and development process. We train and license organizational leaders to grow a thriving culture, positive relationships, and belonging.

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WORKSHOPS
Facilitating group discussion and imlementing your journey.

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SEMINARS
Sparking actions that build momentum for success.

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TRAINING
Promoting awareness and developing relationship skills.

Professional

Approachable

Interactive

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Live, Virtual, and Hybrid Experiences.

We customize our proprietary process to be relevant to your context. We serve churches, seminaries, faith-centered businesses, and nonprofits.

Take your next step.

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START THE CONVERSATION

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We’re eager to learn more about you, your team, your organization and your community. Together we will overcome challenges and unlock growth potential.

BRING YOUR PEOPLE TOGETHER

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We offer training, webinars, seminars, and capstone projects for your church, seminary, university, business, or nonprofit leaders.

REFLECT VIBRANT COMMUNITY

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Your people can now have the relationship skills to break down barriers and build bridges, allowing people to connect and bond with each other, and with Christ!

Be a relevant leader.

Daynette Snead Perez, DMin

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“Faith-based organizations thrive when leaders are equipped with ‘Stranger to Neighbor ® relational skills. We will train your leaders with the tools to cultivate an ‘all in,’ vibrant kingdom community.”

—Dr. Daynette Snead Perez

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  • Randy M., Senior Pastor

    “As the pastor, I was excited about the opportunity for the participants from my church as well as a little anxious about how it would be received. Daynette did a phenomenal job at presenting the subject matter in engaging ways and gently guiding us through some difficult topics for discussion. As a participant, the weekend led me to become more intentional in my interactions with "strangers" and set some goals for personal growth.”

  • Mary W., College Minister

    “It was engaging and interactive but mostly illuminating on the need to be proactive as to who I spend my time and life with.”

  • Chris D., Senior Pastor

    “My experience with Stranger to Neighbor ministry excites me about ministry and developing a culture of inclusiveness while simultaneously affirming the Loving Beyond component of FBC Monroe's vision/mission statement. I'm traveling this journey with key leadership in my church family and they seem excited about the possibilities.”

  • Lay Leader

    “Excellent presentation and content. Loved how it is biblically based, and utilizes ‘wisdom in the room.’”

  • Cohort Participant

    “The session was so informative. I feel confident that I can go out and start a conversation with someone who doesn't look like me!”

  • Pastoral Leader

    “Among so many things, this experience highlighted many issues I had not thought about such as going outside the church doors to bring people into our fellowship, rather than waiting for them to come to us. While I have considered providing programs/ministries for the community, the book and the time on Saturday made me realize we as a church must ask what the community needs/would like to have available to them...’ask the right questions.’”