Adam Barlow-Thompson - The Neighboring Movement

Pioneers in Health

Adam Barlow-Thompson began his career as a local pastor in a suburban setting. In this role, he experimented with social entrepreneurship and community building and uncovered a call to express these values outside traditional church structures in a neighborhood setting. In 2015 Adam co-founded The Neighboring Movement with his wife, Ashley, and their neighbors. Together they connect neighbors in the SoCe (So-See) Neighborhood of Wichita, Kansas, and train others in Asset Based Community Development. The Neighboring Movement has grown to a national network of community builders, including faith-based and in non-religious contexts. In addition to his role as Executive Director at The Neighboring Movement, Adam continues to work bi-vocationally as a trainer, speaker, and consultant focusing on communication and healthy conflict. He has co-authored several resources, tools, and workshops, which all work to understand and connect the power of people within community. In his free time, Adam enjoys sitting on his front porch with his son Prescott, his wife Ashley, and his banjo.