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Michael Mata presents at CCDA 2005 on conflict-resolution techniques.

World Vision has adopted the common framework of Transformational Development as the preferred model for development throughout the world and the United States.  Transformational Development is defined as a process and action through which children, families, and communities move toward fullness of life with dignity, justice, peace, and hope.  In addition to this workshop, the following workshops will provide further information on TD: “Get Stuff and Give It Away”, “Connecting the Dots&rdqu

How do we equip our youth to actually help change their “hood” into a “neighborhood?” Participants in this elective will be provided with a theological basis to develop an
effective ministry that is rooted in building capacity in youth and their community.

Did you know that we sin against God when
we abuse the environment? Rarely do we
think of caring for nature as a sacred act
of a loving God. Yet scripture extols our
responsibility as caretakers of God’s creation.
Learn how we as Christians can honor God’s
gift in our personal life and ministry and
through daily actions of stewardship that
sustain and protect the integrity of all life.

Our cities are in a world of hurt!  As such, our communities and often our own lives are filled with conflict.  Fractured relationships and historical differences have resulted in misunderstandings, suspicion, mistrust and rage.  Christians are to be intentional agents of reconciliation and peace-building.  Learn skills for identifying the sources of conflict and dealing with it constructively whether in our personal relationships, school, workplace, church, home or community. 

Did you know that we sin against God when we abuse the
environment? Rarely do we think of caring for nature as a sacred act
of loving God. Yet scripture extols our responsibility as caretakers of
God’s creation. Learn how we as Christians can honor God’s gift, in
our personal life and ministry, through daily actions of stewardship
that sustain and protect the integrity of all life.

UYWI2010,Beyond Fish-Giving to Owning the Pond, Michael Mata