activities · 15
what they do
direct service · 10
- Christian Discipleship Weekends Christian Prayer & Discipleship IntensivesOperates 72-hour, same-gender, adult Christian discipleship experiences called "John 17 Weekends" in Tucson, AZ, with specific events planned for men and women in October 2026.
- Christian Discipleship Weekends Christian Prayer & Discipleship IntensivesOperates 72-hour, same-gender, adult Christian discipleship experiences called "John 17 Weekends" in Tucson, AZ, with specific events scheduled for men and women in October 2026.
- Christian Leaders Prayer Summits Christian Prayer & Discipleship IntensivesOrganizes and hosts three-day prayer summits for Christian leaders, including pastors, in various communities, specifically in the greater Tucson area, with past events in November 2025 and January-February 2025.
- Christian Leaders Prayer Summits Christian Prayer & Discipleship IntensivesOrganizes and hosts three-day prayer summits, including "Pastor Prayer Summits" and "Citywide Christian Leaders Prayer Summits" for Christian leaders in the greater Tucson area, with past and future events scheduled.
- Christian Unity and Spiritual Growth Speaking EngagementsProvides speaking engagements and workshops for churches, small groups, men's or women's ministries, and other settings on topics related to Christian unity and spiritual growth, ranging from one hour to a full weekend.
- Community Unity Consulting and Support Faith Leader Collaboration NetworksProvides consulting services, regular Zoom call consultations, and occasional on-site visits to communities to foster greater unity, with a specific focus on citywide unity in Tucson, AZ, and expanding efforts globally.
- Conflict Resolution and Mediation ServicesProvides conflict resolution coaching and mediation services for marriages and at the congregational/organizational levels.
- Conflict Resolution and Mediation ServicesProvides conflict resolution coaching and mediation services for marriages and at the congregational/organizational levels, including video conference training.
- Prayer Summits for Christian Leaders Christian Prayer & Discipleship IntensivesOrganizes three-day prayer summits, including "Pastor Prayer Summits" and "Citywide Christian Leaders Prayer Summits" for Christian leaders in the greater Tucson area, with specific events held in November 2025 and January-February 2025.
- Video Conference TrainingProvides training through video conferencing.
research · 3
- City Church Mapping and Connection BuildingIs mapping the City Church in Tucson to identify its components and strategically build connections and relationships within the Christian community.
- City Church Mapping and Connection BuildingConducts research to map the City Church in Tucson, identifying its components to strategically build connections and relationships within the community.
- City Church Mapping and Connection BuildingMaps the City Church in Tucson to identify its components and strategically build connections and relationships within the Christian community.
capacity building · 2
- Daily Devotional Development Christian Podcast & Audio TeachingDeveloping a daily devotional to guide prayer based on Jesus' prayer in John 17.
- Volunteer Training for Discipleship Weekends Volunteer Mobilization & ManagementEquips approximately 100 volunteers per pair of John 17 Weekends (men's and women's) to apply the principles of John 17.
strategies · 18
how they think
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- Achieving Reconciliation through Truth and Repentance truth-and-repentance-based reconciliationThe organization emphasizes truth-telling, humility, and repentance as essential components for achieving reconciliation in conflict situations, applying this principle to foster unity within Christian communities.
- Building Relational Unity through Inter-denominational and Multi-cultural Engagement relational unity buildingThe organization fosters unity by intentionally engaging diverse Christian communities across denominations and cultures. This involves building relationships through one-on-one meetings, citywide gatherings, and creating a "cross-culture" that transcends traditional divides, believing relational unity is foundational for broader impact.
- Citywide and ecumenical unification ecumenical_unificationSeeks to unify Christian churches and leaders across denominational and cultural lines at the city level and beyond, using inter-denominational, multi-cultural strategies to create a transcendent "cross culture" of shared mission and identity.
- Conflict Resolution for Congregational and Marital Unity conflict resolution for unityThe organization provides conflict resolution, coaching, and mediation services to address conflicts within marriages and congregations/organizations, emphasizing unity at all levels.
- Developing Christian Discipleship and Leadership Christian discipleshipThe organization aims to deepen participants' personal relationship with Jesus Christ and encourage Christian leadership and action in their daily lives, utilizing experiential training methods.
- Experiential Training for Christian Discipleship experiential faith-based trainingThe organization uses experiential training, such as "John 17 Weekends," to deepen participants' personal relationship with Jesus Christ and encourage Christian leadership and action in their daily lives, equipping volunteers and fostering discipleship.
- Fostering Christian Unity through the John 17 Model John 17 unity modelThe organization aims to unite Christian communities and churches by using Jesus' prayer for unity in John 17 as a central model. This approach seeks to overcome societal divisions and demonstrate God's love through visible and substantive unity among believers, integrating correct belief and practice.
- Fostering Christian Unity through the John 17 Model John 17 unity modelThe organization aims to unite Christian communities and churches, both locally and globally, by drawing inspiration from Jesus' prayer for unity in John 17. This unity is seen as a response to societal division and a means to demonstrate Jesus' identity and God's love to the world. It involves building relational unity across various levels of Christian community, transcending denominational, racial, and political divides.
- Grace-centered, truth-based reconciliation grace-centered livingAdvocates for a balanced Christian life and conflict resolution rooted in grace, truth, repentance, and humility, avoiding extremes and fostering authentic reconciliation in divided relationships and communities.
- Integrated Faith and Practice for Balanced Christian Living integrated faith and practiceThe organization emphasizes the integration of correct belief (orthodoxy) and correct practice (orthopraxy) in Christian life, promoting a grace-centered approach that avoids extremes. This holistic view of faith is foundational to their operations and is guided by biblical authority.
- Integrated orthodoxy and orthopraxy integrated faith and practiceEmphasizes the inseparable integration of correct belief (orthodoxy) and correct practice (orthopraxy) as essential to authentic Christian discipleship and unified witness.
- John 17-based model for Christian unity John 17 unity modelUses Jesus' prayer in John 17 as the central theological and practical framework for fostering spiritual, relational, and organizational unity among Christians across denominational, racial, and cultural divides.
- Multi-level relational unity building relational unity buildingBuilds Christian unity through intentional relational practices—from one-on-one meetings and pastor gatherings to citywide and international efforts—prioritizing personal and communal transformation as the foundation for broader reconciliation and mission.
- Prayer as a Mechanism for Unity and Spiritual Transformation prayer-based unityThe organization utilizes prayer as a central mechanism for achieving unity and spiritual transformation. This includes encouraging a daily prayer rhythm based on the "GPS for unity" framework derived from John 17, organizing "prayer summits" for collective and vertical prayer, and engaging a prayer support team to counter division.
- Prayer-centered unity activation prayer-based supportEmploys structured, collective prayer practices—including daily prayer rhythms, prayer summits, and GPS-guided prayer—to align believers with God’s will for unity and to spiritually counteract division in communities.
- Promoting Unity through Collective and Patterned Prayer collective prayerThe organization believes in the power of collective and structured prayer to achieve spiritual unity. This includes organizing "prayer summits" focused on vertical conversation with God, using an acronym-based framework (GPS) derived from John 17 for daily prayer, and engaging a prayer support team to counter division.
- Relational Unity Building through Intentional Engagement relational unity buildingThe organization believes that relational unity is foundational for broader missional and operational unity. This is achieved through intentional efforts such as facilitating monthly gatherings for pastors, encouraging one-on-one meetings to build new relationships, and creating environments for shared prayer and "heart cries" among diverse participants.
- Truth and Repentance for Reconciliation truth-and-repentance-based reconciliationThe organization believes that truth-telling, humility, and repentance are essential foundations for achieving reconciliation in conflict situations, particularly in building bridges between communities.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Church of the Week
Weekly feature highlighting local congregations in Tucson to build awareness, connection, and collaboration among area churches
Citywide Database
Systematic effort to map and connect churches and leaders across Tucson for greater coordination and unity
Cross-Cultural Bridge Building
Initiative focused on strengthening relationships between Latino and Anglo Christian communities in southern Arizona
John 17 Weekends
Intensive events designed to help churches practice unity across denominational and cultural lines in a short timeframe, based on Jesus' prayer for oneness in John 17
relationships · 40
who they work with
- 4Tucson Partner — Founder David Drum served as full-time Church Domain Director, helping churches and pastors work together; Jennifer Dellerman also served with 4Tucson.
- Abiding Savior Lutheran Church Partner — Featured church partner highlighted in the 'Church of the Week' series.
- Be United in Christ Partner — Partners in developing books and resources focused on Christian unity.
- Bethel - Church on Mission Partner — Featured church partner highlighted in the 'Church of the Week' series.
- CDO Bible Church Partner — Hosts Northwest Pastors' Monthly Gatherings.
- Center for the Heart of Jesus Partner — Partners to foster Christian unity by cultivating community among major streams of the body of Messiah, including shared spirituality, small-group formation, a podcast, and biblical counseling.
- Christian Migrant Network Partner — Partners with this network of churches that lawfully assists migrant families.
- City Church Partner — Collaborates with or references City Church in shared prayer practices and community contexts.
- City Leaders Collective Partner — Jennifer Dellerman contributes her talents to City Leaders Collective.
- City Psalms Partner — Partners to bring unity and collaboration to Christian artists and musicians in Tucson.
- Community Renewal Partner — Partners to unite Christians in Tucson and elsewhere to care for vulnerable populations through direct services and advocacy.
- Community of Hope Lutheran Church Partner — Founder David Drum served as solo/lead pastor from 1990-2011.
- Desert Hope Lutheran Church Partner — Lisa Byl worships and serves at Desert Hope Lutheran Church.
- Doxa Church Partner — Featured church partner highlighted in the 'Church of the Week' series.
- Drexel Heights Baptist Partner — Hosts Southwest Pastors' Monthly Gatherings.
- Dunbar Pavilion Partner — Hosts Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance meetings.
- Elements City Church Partner — Featured church partner highlighted in the 'Church of the Week' series.
- Fresh Start International Partner — Jennifer Dellerman supports Fresh Start International by assisting with their annual fundraiser and Expo.
- Hope City Church Partner — Featured church partner highlighted in the 'Church of the Week' series.
- Ina Road Church of Christ Partner — Featured church partner highlighted in the 'Church of the Week' series.
- Joel McGill Partner — National friend and partner who provides resources on hearing God more effectively through his YouTube channel.
- Journey Church Partner — Hosts Pastors Edge meetings for senior pastors and church planters.
- King’s Cross Anglican Church Partner — Featured church partner highlighted in the 'Church of the Week' series.
- Lifepoint Church Partner — Featured church partner highlighted in the 'Church of the Week' series.
- Living Branch Church Partner — Featured church partner highlighted in the 'Church of the Week' series.
- Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ Partner — Founder David Drum served on the national Board of Trustees and Board of Ministry, and as founder/leader for the Evangelical Renewal District.
- Mission Church Partner — Hosts Tucson Gospel Coalition meetings.
- New Life Bible Fellowship Partner — Featured church partner highlighted in the 'Church of the Week' series.
- New Life Bible Fellowship Partner — Hosts the Citywide Christian Leaders Prayer Summit.
- New Life Community Church of the Nazarene Partner — Featured church partner highlighted in the 'Church of the Week' series.
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