Brad R. Fulton

Brad R. Fulton is an associate professor in the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University. His research draws on organizational theory and network analysis to examine the social, political, and economic impact of community-based organizations.

Nearly half of all churches and other faith institutions help people get enough to eat

Unlike government programs, these faith-based efforts generally provide help immediately to anyone who shows up, with no questions asked.

By Brad R. Fulton

Americans are in a mental health crisis – especially African Americans. Can churches help?

Black Americans are twice as likely to die of COVID-19 and their communities have also been hit disproportionately by job losses, food insecurity and homelessness as a result of the pandemic. Meanwhile, racial injustice and high-profile police killings have amplified stress.

By Brad R. Fulton