The Latino Leadership Circle in partnership with Street 2 Street and American Bible Society offers ACTS to equip youth leaders, ministers, and volunteers through cutting edge training for those involved on the frontlines of Urban Ministry. Sessions will be conducted by professionally trained and experienced ministers, social workers and marketplace leaders.

Topics Include:
+ A Theology of Urban Ministry
+ Strategic Planning
+ Developing Leaders on Your Team
+ Knowing Your Leadership Style
+ Conducting a Community Assessment
+ Project Management
+ Developing a Holistic Urban Youth Program
+ Social Justice and Advocacy in Urban Ministry


Speakers Include:
+ Fred Arzola, Ed.D., Associate Professor at Nyack College
+ Rev. Jose Humphreys, MSW, Pastor of Metro Hope Church
+ Mayra Humphreys, MSW, Associate Professor at Nyack College and Pastor Metro Hope Church.
+ Lisa Sharon Harper, MA, MFA, Author, Co-Founder and Executive Director NY Faith and Justice.
+ Rev. Juan Carlos Morales, MAR, Adjunct Professor Spanish Eastern School of Theology, Pastor Hosanna Christian Church
+ Belinda Passafaro, MSW, Professional Consultant and Market Place Leader
+ Jeremy Del Rio, Esq., Professional Consultant and Architect, 20/20 Vision for Schools
+ Rev. John Acevedo, MAR, Pastor Open Door Fellowship
+ Rev. Orlando Crespo, MA, Author, National Director of InterVarsity La FE Ministry
+ Rev. Luis Alvarez, M.Div., Adjunct Professor Spanish Eastern School of Theology, Pastor Park Slope Christian Tabernacle
+ Rev. Maritza Ortiz, Ed.D. Candidate Fordham University
+ Rev. David Ramos, M.Div, MSW, Chancellor of Faith International Training School & the Director of Covenant Ministries International


Meets:
Wednesday Evenings
March 4 - May 27, 2009


Location:
The King’s College
Empire State Building
350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1500
New York, NY 10118


Cost: $45

Download ACTS2009.pdf (297.7K). For more information email: acts@latinoleadershipcircle.org.

Friends and youth ministry colleagues:

This is a reminder that the first Coalition meeting of 2009 is this Monday, Feb. 9 @ 7pm at The Kings College (Empire State Building, Lower Level, Classroom 2). Please make every effort to attend.

2008 was a year of transition for the Coalition, as the 20/20 Vision for Schools initiative matured farther and faster than any of us could have anticipated, with more than 150 churches expressing interest in adopting schools, and other cities looking to 20/20 as a model for similar movements in their regions. The momentum surrounding 20/20 has highlighted a number of organizational challenges that the Coalition must resolve in order to sustain the movement. Your insight and wisdom is required to help resolve those issues and discern next steps for 2009.

Because of the strategic importance of this meeting, Jeremy Del Rio will be facilitate it as a consultant, and we are specifically requesting your participation as well.

A light meal and beverages will be served.

Thank you for your consideration. Please rsvp by email to confirm your attendance.

In Service,

Edwin and Walter
Co-Chairs
http://coalitionnyc.com / http://2020schools.net

20/20 Vision for Schools is thrilled that more than 100 churches adopted schools in conjunction with our launch in September and 100 more have expressed interest in adopting. For those who wonder, “What next?” this workshop is for you. Come explore the practical next steps that will take your engagement strategy to the next level, Monday 11/10, 7-9 pm at The King’s College, Empire State Building, LL Classroom 2. RSVP by email. Directions.

Dr. Fernando Arzola Jr., Ph.D. is the Director of Interdisciplinary Studies and Assistant Professor of Youth Ministry at Nyack College. Dr. Arzola will be speaking about his book “Toward a Prophetic Youth Ministry” at The Coalition of Urban Youth Workers this Monday, June 9th at 7pm.

Date: Monday, June 9, 2008
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: The Kings College @ Empire State Building, LL
Street: Fifth Avenue (34th Street)
City/Town: New York, NY

Coalition member Don Dore of Rock the Sound emailed an emergency prayer request Sunday night. Please join us in praying for his brother who broke his neck yesterday after a freak accident at what should have been a joyous occasion for his family.

… [My nephew] Josiah … was asked to throw out the first pitch at the Red Sox Saturday afternoon game. … After [he] threw the pitch, the family stayed to watch a game. It was very hot there, and my brother Dan fainted from heat exaustion / sun stroke… or something. He’s the tallest of my brothers (and they are pretty tall), and when he fell, he went down hard and hit his head. His neck broke in 2 places. They rushed him to a hospital in Boston (I’m shaken so I forgot to ask which one) and they operated on him early this morning, and inserted some metal pits, etc, and worked to piece the bones together again. They say it will take 3 months recovery time, and obviously aren’t saying when he can be expected to return home yet. …

Please join with me in prayer that my brother Dan (age 52) recovers miraculously, and his family is protected and that any insurance, etc… will be able to carry them through in this time of need. If you can please forward this to others that would help an join in these prayers, I would greatly appreciate it.

A night for all pastors, church deacons and elders, youth ministers, educators, community leaders, and congregants still uncertain about 20/20 Vision for Schools or not sure what to do next in adopting a local school. Come hear Rev. Dr. Tony Evans of the Urban Alternative, a nationally recognized faith leader and President of the National Church Adopt-a-School Initiative, share why public schools are the cutting edge of ministry in our city.

Pastors must RSVP by email for the 5 pm gathering.

The 7 pm gathering is open to all.

The Coalition’s own Fernando Arzola, Jr. — Deputy Chair of the Department of Youth Ministry and Christian Education at Nyack College — published Toward a Prophetic Youth Ministry: Theory and Praxis in Urban Context this month with InterVarsity Press. Much love for the shout-out in the acknowledgment section!

Heed the advice of Bart Campolo from the book’s jacket cover: “Pay attention to Fernando Arzola,” and buy the book today.

+ Building a Resume of Trust
Special Guest Rev. Ray Parrascando
March 10, 7-9 pm
Hosted by The Coalition
Location details and directions here.

+ Educator Forum
A Roundtable with Educators and Clergy
Details TBA
April 14, 7-9 pm
Hosted by The Coalition
Location details and directions here.

+ 20/20 Training Day
Details TBA
April 26, 9am - 3pm

+ Funder Forum with Mustard Seed Foundation
Special Guest Brian Bakke
May 12, 7-9 pm
Hosted by The Coalition
Location details and directions here.

+ Interested in hosting a 20/20 gathering in your community? Email us.

For more information, visit 20/20 Vision for Schools online.

More info.