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Community Mapping Workshop

a step-by-step guide to help churches learn about their neighbourhoods

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A Series Designed for...

CHURCH LEADERS

SERVICE WORKERS

COMMUNITY ADVOCATES

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Jesse Sudirgo

Jesse brings deep, real-world experience to every conversation on ministry and justice.

With a background spanning church planting, non-profit leadership, and seminary teaching, he equips leaders to think theologically and act compassionately. His passion lies in helping churches meaningfully engage poverty through practical, community-rooted ministry.

Assistant Professor of Contextual Ministry at Tyndale University with expertise in urban mission

Former Director of Street-Involved Services at Younge Street Mission Evergreen Centre

Experienced church planter and consultant for justice-oriented congregations

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Jacob Winters

Jacob brings a global perspective and a learner’s heart to conversations about faith, justice, and community.

He draws on over a decade of experience with nonprofits in Canada, Japan, and Malawi—helping organizations listen deeply and respond faithfully to those they serve. Raised in Tokyo and shaped by the life of the church, Jacob has worked with Yonge Street Mission and taught in Tyndale University’s International Development program. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Political Science at the University of Toronto, where he continues to explore how communities can foster justice from the ground up.

Former Instructor for International Development at Tyndale University

PhD student in Political Science at University of Toronto

Global experience with non-profits and community engagement

Series Overview

Learn more about each section of our Community Mapping Workshop

Learn

Get a big-picture understanding of the needs and resources in your neighbourhood.

Look

Walk your community with fresh eyes—what do you notice? What surprises you?

Listen

Hear from people and organizations who are already invested in the neighbourhood.

Launch

Reflect on what you’ve seen and heard, and consider what next step you might

take.

PRICING

Choose Your Plan

Community Mapping Workshop

$40

  • Access to video workshop

  • Community Mapping Toolkit (PDF)

in-person Workshop

Contact

  • Tailored and accessible training for volunteers and leaders

  • Community Consultation session

  • Templates for recording research data

  • Community mapping summary report

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