TechMission UrbanMinistry.org and its partners provide sermons and talks by Dr. Amy Sherman. To purchase books and other media by Dr. Sherman visit www.centeronfic.org/v2/cficpublications/index.php.
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(Economis 1 is a pre-requisite session for Economis 2.) This session provides a live demonstration of Economis, an interactive, online “mini-economy” you can use with youth to teach them financial life skills. Economis is being used with students at Wheeler Mission’s community center as well as several other Christian after school programs and schools around the country. Economis is suitable for all grades but especially works well with middle school students. It offers an experiential way for youth to learn about personal money management, saving, and investing and also serves as outcome-tracking software for your youth ministry.
Theory and practice come together in this practical workbook examining the Biblical basis for effective, holistic outreach among lower-income families in distressed neighborhoods. With step-by-step information for launching new community ministries and warnings about the pitfalls to be avoided, this training guide will prove invaluable to church leaders desiring to strengthen their congregation’s outreach.
The book highlights lessons learned about compassionate ministry throughout Church history as well as through the examples of contemporary community development models. “Toolkit” sections scattered throughout the workbook walk ministry leaders through several practical exercises, including assessing need families, evaluating the church’s readiness for outreach, mobilizing and training volunteers, and identifying community assets and needs.
Why does FASTEN recommend this resource?
The ABC’s of Community Ministry offers a rich overview of what the Scriptures teach about ministry among the poor. Equipped with this knowledge, church members can catch a passion for taking their faith to the streets.
Staying In School: How Two Faith-Based Initiatives in Phoenix Are Keeping High-Risk Teens on the Path to Success
By Amy L. Sherman (Sagamore Institute Faith in Communities, 2004)
Sunny Phoenix is the site of two successful faith-based initiatives encouraging school retention by high-risk Hispanic and Native American youth. Neighborhood Ministries operates the “I Can Do It” program, an impressive, multi-faceted partnership with over 30 public schools. New BeginningsChurch has launched its own charter high school, James Sandoval Prep, offering a “family-feel” small school that is succeeding with kids tossed out of traditional public schools.
This in-depth case study describes the background and development of these programs, the challenges they have faced, and the lessons learned.
In over twenty cities nationwide, churches and business leaders have joined together to operate Jobs Partnership programs, giving new hope to the un- and underemployed. Participants take life skills and job readiness classes while being encouraged by a personal mentor. Upon graduation, they have opportunity to seek jobs through a network of participating businesses interested in hiring JP participants. The program has achieved a remarkable 83 percent job retention rate among its 1,756 graduates!
The manual tells the JP story, based on on-site interviews at four different Jobs Partnership programs. It also includes instructions in how to start a Jobs Partnership program and summarizes key lessons learned.
Why does FASTEN recommend this resource?
Reading the manual is step number one for anyone interested in starting an official Jobs Partnership program. (The national office offers in-depth training, consulting, and oversees the certification process for the start of new JP affiliates. Visit www.tjp.org for details.) Even for those not interested in replicating this particular model, the manual provides helpful general guidance regarding job training and mentoring programs for the unemployed.
TechMission UrbanMinistry.org and its partners provide sermons and talks by Dr. Amy Sherman. To purchase books and other media by Dr. Sherman visit www.centeronfic.org/v2/cficpublications/index.php.
