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An Introduction to Systemic Theology

Executive Director Andrew Sears outlines a new branch of theology called "Systemic Theology", which provides a systems perspective on the world and God that prioritizes holistic ministry and justice.

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Become an UrbanMinistry.org Volunteer Channel Editor/Blogger

Would you like to become an editor or blogger on the Christian justice issues you feel most passionate about? UrbanMinistry.org is launching our Volunteer Channel Editor/Blogger program which will enable you to gain exposure to our audience of over 100,000 visitors each month.

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How Google and Social Entrepreneurs Perpetuate the Digital Divide Among Nonprofits

Submitted by Andrew Sears on Thu, 07/23/2009 - 17:07

google.pngIn the past 10 years, I have been working to address the digital divide, which is the gap between those who have access to and training with technology and those without. I serve as the Executive Director of TechMission, which runs the largest association of Black and Latino led nonprofits addressing the digital divide and manages UrbanMinistry.org, which is one of the most visited web portals of Black and Latino nonprofit leaders. During that time, I have seen many effective initiatives in addressing the digital divide. At the same time, I’ve seen many efforts that have been very well-intentioned, but in the end may have only made matters worse.

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Reconciliation Across Social Class

Flower thru Cement (Flickr)This article applies the principle of reconciliation to social class, encouraging Christians and others to use their knowledge of class differences to build bridges, rather than barriers.

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Ethnic Identity Development Process for Christians

Love Knows No BoundsThis article provides a framework for reconciliation across race, class and culture by explaining how the ethnic identity development process can be used to not only bring social justice, but also to bring social healing. 

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A Framework for Social Healing

A Framework for Social Healing

Andrew Sears

 

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UrbanMinistry.org Topic Channels Page Featuring Our Volunteer Bloggers

A screenshot of our All Channels page found at http://www.urbanministry.org/allchannels

Now there is a new way to find information on social justice topics with the click of a button! UrbanMinistry.org has launched their Channels section at http://www.urbanministry.org/allchannels with twenty-eight different topics covering different aspects of social justice. Each channel features issue-related resources and media and features articles from our volunteer bloggers.

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Understanding Media Control & its Effect on Christians

the bible, is this too overexposed (ashley rose, flickr)This presentation looks at some of the key trends in media consolidation and the implications on racial and class bias. It also looks at media consolidation in the Christian sector and the implications that has in a growing non-Western church.

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Classism in the Church (Part 2)

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Technology in Youth Programs Webcast

This call provides examples of successful technology programs for K-8 grade kids in after school programs. PowerPoint

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Understanding Media Control & its Effect on Christians

the bible, is this too overexposed (ashley rose, flickr)This presentation looks at some of the key trends in media consolidation and the implications on racial and class bias. It also looks at media consolidation in the Christian sector and the implications that has in a growing non-Western church.

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Using Technology for Nonprofit Training (Presented at AmeriCorps Grantee Meeting)

This presentation provides an overview of how nonprofits can train staff and volunteers remotely using technology with a particular focus on the needs of AmeriCorps organizations.

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How AmeriCorps Can Counter Nonprofit Funding Bias

Research shows that while 52.4% of those in poverty in the USA are people of color, only 16.5% of nonprofits are led by people of color, and only 3% of foundation funding goes toward organizations that are led by people of color. This presentation provides three recommendations of how AmeriCorps can counter this bias: (1) reaching out to organizations led by people of color and faith-based organizations (2) requiring grantees provide diversity profiles (3) Revising funding priorities.

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An Introduction to Systemic Theology

Executive Director Andrew Sears outlines a new branch of theology called "Systemic Theology", which provides a systems perspective on the world and God that prioritizes holistic ministry and justice.

Read more

How Google and Social Entrepreneurs Perpetuate the Digital Divide Among Nonprofits

Submitted by Andrew Sears on Thu, 07/23/2009 - 17:07

google.pngIn the past 10 years, I have been working to address the digital divide, which is the gap between those who have access to and training with technology and those without. I serve as the Executive Director of TechMission, which runs the largest association of Black and Latino led nonprofits addressing the digital divide and manages UrbanMinistry.org, which is one of the most visited web portals of Black and Latino nonprofit leaders. During that time, I have seen many effective initiatives in addressing the digital divide. At the same time, I’ve seen many efforts that have been very well-intentioned, but in the end may have only made matters worse.

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Class Reconciliation (Part 4)

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Andrew Sears: Addressing Pornography Addiction Through Churches

Learn about how you can pastor someone who is addicted to pornography and the steps to equip your church to face pornography addiction.

 Addressing Pornography Addiction, PowerPoint, pdf

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Classism in the Church (Part 2)

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Understanding Urban White Poverty

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Reconciliation Across Social Classes

What is social class and class identity and how does it add an additional layer to our call into the work of reconciliation? What is classism and how does it affect our communities and the Christian Church? Has classism caused urban White poverty to be overlooked?  This presentation discusses these questions from personal stories and experience as well as research from the field. (Click Here to download PowerPoint Slides)

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