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UYWI 2007 Podcast: Free MP3 Audio Sermons and Training

UYWI 2007 Podcast LogoThe Urban Youth Workers Institute presents an iTunes podcast and RSS feed of the sermons, trainings, and workshops from UYWI 2007.

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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.

Grant Writing Internship

AmeriCorps logoNow accepting resumes for one year internship through AmeriCorps with national Urban Ministry based in Boston.

Other positions include Volunteer Coordinator & Graphic Designer.

 

Helping the Homeless Who Suffer from Mental Illness - Part 2

Submitted by Michael Liimatta on Thu, 06/25/2009 - 15:32

This is the second installment on the topic of helping the homeless who are mentally ill. With a basic knowledge of the issues these people confront, knowlegable Christian workers can make a huge difference in their lives.

About UrbanMinistry.org

The Problem

One of the most significant areas of systemic racism is the limited funding and resources available to nonprofits led by people of color. A study by the Greenlining Institute in 2006 showed that only 3.6% of funding from foundations went to nonprofits let by people of color. This is despite the fact that people of color make up 52.4% of poverty in the United States, but only 16.5% of nonprofits are led by people of color. We have documented in detail many of the systemic reasons for this in our online Webcast at http://www.urbanministry.org/fundingbias.

Debbie's Story: Volunteer Coordinating and Prayer

Debbie volunteered with The Capital District Youth for Christ as a volunteer coordinator for their "Excel" and "Break Out" youth conferences in Saratoga, New York.

As a volunteer coordinator, Debbie oversaw the conferences' volunteers. She also prayed for the attendees as well as the conference staff, youth leaders, and presenters. "I love mentoring people and helping them see their gifts and possibilities that the Lord can use them for."

About FASTEN

About FASTEN

About Us | Staff | About Our Associates | Contact Us

The Faith and Service Technical Education Network (FASTEN) offers informational resources and networking opportunities to faith-based practitioners, private philanthropies, and public administrators who seek to collaborate effectively to renew urban communities. An initiative of Pew Charitable Trusts, FASTEN actively identifies best practices in faith-based services and multi-sector collaboration, and produces and disseminates educational materials for practitioners in the public and private sectors.

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.

Pamela & the Nepal Children Welfare Association: A Perfect Match

Pamela with two of the children at the orphanage

Pamela was looking for a chance to care for children at an orphanage. Her search on ChristianVolunteering.org would eventually lead all the way from her home in Singapore to the Nepal Children Welfare Association (www.fmorphan.org).

Live Your Calling Book and Website (liveyourcalling.com)

Submitted by Andrew Sears on Tue, 04/07/2009 - 15:09

Kevin and Kay Marie Brennfleck (Pasadena, CA) are nationally recognized experts in career counseling, work satisfaction, and productivity. Their Web site, www.ChristianCareerCenter.com, is the most visited Christian career site on the Internet.