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Michael Liimatta's Spiritual Journey

Submitted by Michael Liimatta on Thu, 05/28/2009 - 15:08

Michael LiimattaMichael LiimattaI grew up in an alcoholic family. Both my father and my mother came from alcoholic homes, too. Because I grew up in such a very chaotic home, I was running the streets from an early age. My first drinking experience was when I was just twelve years old. I was "turned on" to pot at age fourteen, and went to jail twice for selling marijuana, hashish, and LSD, before I was eighteen years old.

Why should addicts avoid new relationships with members of the opposite sex in the first year of recovery?

Submitted by Michael Liimatta on Wed, 05/20/2009 - 16:06

For addicts, real lasting change occurs only after a long and often painful process of self discovery.  Becoming involved in a romantic relationship too early is a sure fire way to short-circuit the process.  It is actually one of the most frequent causes of relapse.

CFRE: Certified Fund Raising Executive Certificate Online Program

Submitted by Andrew Sears on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 18:18

What is Certified Fund Raising Executive certification?

Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) certification is the primary credential for career fundraisers. City Vision College is a approved CFRE training provider.  CFRE certification provides more credibility. CFRE certification serves as an impartial, third-party endorsement of your knowledge and experience against international standards in philanthropy.

Urban Ministry Internship Program at City Vision

Submitted by EvanDonovan on Mon, 04/14/2008 - 17:36

The City Vision Internship program combines an urban ministry internship with taking City Vision courses online.  The City Vision College approach places a great emphasis on "learning while doing" and requires various assigned tasks at approved training sites. 

NAADAC Certified Addiction Counselor Training Program (CAC)

Submitted by ChristineTan on Fri, 03/14/2008 - 12:23

The City Vision College Addiction Studies program is an Approved Education Provider by NAADAC, the national association for addiction professionals.  The program designed to assist students to prepare for the addiction counselor certification process in the states in which they reside.  The addiction courses also can be taken for continuing education credits for those already holding certification.

Course 311 - Theology & Strategies of Urban Missions

Submitted by jarboe on Tue, 10/23/2007 - 15:33

Course 311 - Theology & Strategies of Urban Missions (3 credits) 

Course 308 - Food Services

Submitted by jarboe on Tue, 10/23/2007 - 15:28

Course 308 - Food Services (3 credits) 

An introduction to the operations of a rescue mission food service. Topics include nutrition and menu planning, principles of food procurement and purchase, food handling and preparation, systems of serving and food service equipment, sanitation and health standards, budgeting and cost controls, preventative maintenance, record keeping, inventories. Also includes a look at using volunteers and clients in rescue mission food service operations.

Course 301 - History of Urban Missions

Submitted by jarboe on Tue, 10/23/2007 - 15:24

Course 301 - History of Urban Missions (3 credits) 

Theresa McLoyd Biography

Submitted by jarboe on Thu, 06/18/2009 - 14:03

 

Helping the Homeless Who Suffer from Mental Illness - Part 1

Submitted by Michael Liimatta on Tue, 06/09/2009 - 13:17

Nearly one in four homeless individuals suffers from a severe mental disability(1).  People with various forms of mental illness frequent urban missions for temporary food and shelter. Some express a desire to participate in long-term rehabilitation and recovery programs.  The most common forms of mental illness among the homeless are schizophrenia and the affective disorders (bipolar and major depression).(2)  Because I have recently received so many enquiries regarding how to best minister to the mentally ill in a urban mission setting, we will dedicate the next few installments of this column to this subject.

City Vision College Requirements for TMC Members

One of the benefits of the TechMission Corps program is the training our members receive. In addition to their Pre-Service Orientation (PSO) and monthly member meetings, all TMC Members* are required to complete at least one City Vision College class during their term of service. City Vision is a fully-accredited online college equipping leaders for working in nonprofits in urban communities. (www.cityvision.edu)  A City Vision course will provide TMC Members with additional skills for their term of service (to benefit their Service Site) and for their future (to prepare themselves for a life of service).

Professor Vita: Diane Thomas

Submitted by jarboe on Wed, 06/03/2009 - 10:03

Professor Courses 414 & 417

Diane Thomas, Program Director
Footprints, Inc.
Kansas City, Missouri
 

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The Hungry Inherit

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/29/2009 - 15:06
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Homelessness & Addiction Recovery: A Lasting Solution

Submitted by Michael Liimatta on Sun, 04/26/2009 - 09:00

Every substance abuse counselor has probably at one time or another pointed to the "skid row bum" and said, "You don't have to be like him to be an addict or alcoholic! " While this type of person may represent only 5% of all addicts, Christians who are in recovery have a lot more in common with him than they may think!

Doesn’t the “medical model” help addicts avoid taking responsibility for their behavior?

Submitted by Michael Liimatta on Thu, 04/16/2009 - 15:58

The only people I’ve ever heard using the “disease concept” as an excuse are practicing alcoholics who have no real intention of changing.   I hear something totally different from Christian counselors and other professionals who subscribe to what is also called a “clinical approach” to treatment and recovery.  While recognizing the impact of factors like heredity and brain chemistry in the development of addiction, they know that real change happens only when addicts and alcoholics begin to take responsibility for their lives and truly “own” their own behaviors. 

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