The sustainable future of our communities lies in the preservation of regional agricultural resources, the harvesting of renewable energies, and the development of urban settings that reduce the human footprint on our environment.

Developing a wholesome food supply from local land and water resources is essential to our long-term food security. Increasing energy costs have forced a discussion on the pitfalls of the industrial food system and the merits of local agriculture. Community supported agriculture, food circles and food links, and farmers markets are reestablishing the consumer-farmer connection.

Sustainable community development hinges on the utilization of a region's renewable energy sources. Dependency on fossil fuels has led to increasing economic and social instability. Exploring our renewable energy options and demonstrating their functional applications is at the crux of a sustainable future.

Society is at the forefront of a revolution in the creation of urban environments. New Urbanism creates a model that brings communities together, promotes a healthy lifestyle, and reduces environmental impact. 

More and more, people are choosing to take personal responsibility for their own lives, their communities, and their environment. Voluntary simplicity has become a theme for an emerging culture of individuals who see the solutions to our global problems rooted in an awareness of the integral relationship between human beings and the ecological balance. Voluntary simplicity implies taking control of our own lives: the kinds of food we eat, the lifestyle choices we make, and our personal actions for a healthy planet. It suggests new avenues of education that acquaint children and adults with the intricate web of life and the impact we have on our environment.

The offices of Guidestone are located in the beautiful meadows on Cottonwood Creek, west of Buena Vista, Colorado.