The Future Trajectory of Faith-Based Advocacy: Lessons, Challenges, and Emerging Directions
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Article | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: 10.64357/neya-gjnps-fth-bs-advc-13
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About the Article
Faith-based advocacy has long been a catalyst for social transformation, drawing on moral authority, community trust, and collective action to confront systemic injustices. This article synthesizes key lessons from past practice—strategic planning, storytelling, media engagement, mobilization, and evaluation—while addressing persistent challenges such as political resistance, legal restrictions, and resource constraints.
Looking ahead, emerging directions include digital activism, interfaith collaboration, intersectionality, and youth leadership. The article argues that the future of advocacy requires balancing core principles of justice, compassion, and inclusivity with adaptive, technology-driven tactics. By integrating ethical clarity, transparency, and participatory design, faith-based organizations can sustain credibility and impact in rapidly changing contexts.
Key Topics
- Lessons from past faith-based advocacy
- Strategic planning and evaluation frameworks
- Challenges of resistance, legality, and resources
- Intersectionality and holistic approaches
- Digital activism and technology use
- Youth leadership and interfaith collaboration
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). The Future Trajectory of Faith-Based Advocacy: Lessons, Challenges, and Emerging Directions. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-fth-bs-advc-13
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