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Tuesday, August 17th, 2010Sometimes taking a moment to exhale fresh air requires the intentionality of Bruthas. Thanks, Larry Acosta, for catalyzing a learning community of friends, colleagues, and leaders who are journeying life together — especially when it means scaling a 700 foot peak via a six mile hike surrounded by deer, hawks, and granite cliffs. If you’ve [...]
Fires Ravage NYC Churches
Monday, July 26th, 2010Two churches pastored by friends of mine have burned in the last three weeks. Please pray for the congregations and leaders of Love Gospel Assembly in the Bronx and Baptist Temple in Brooklyn as they rebuild. Meanwhile, Glory of Christ Church reopened July 11 after a hate-filled arsonist torched their Bronx church in December. I’m [...]
Suspect Improvements
Tuesday, April 20th, 2010New York has boasted record gains in Math and Reading proficiency for the last five years. Federal testing suggests differently. Have we been lying to our kids? [L]ast week, the federal government released scores for the nation and the states, and New York did not fare well. In fact, almost all of New York’s reported [...]
Political Bickering Means NYS Races to the Bottom of Education Reform Funding
Wednesday, April 7th, 2010Education officials and charter school backers on Monday lashed out at teachers unions and the Legislature after New York failed to get $700 million in federal Race to the Top money. Tennessee and Delaware scored a combined $600 million of the competitive $4.3 billion pot of education money to help turn around failing schools and [...]
Winter Wonderland
Sunday, December 20th, 2009Cyrus’ First Snow Day Photos via G1 cell phone Related Today was a two-for-one milestone day for Cyrus as he also took his first real walk this morning! Not just his customary one step sit down, but a full fledged walk across the living room to the front door.
New York: Where (Jeter’s) Dreams Are Made Of
Tuesday, December 1st, 2009[Dedicated to all my rabid Yankee fans and haters.] Props to DJ for being the first Yankee ever to win the Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year Award. Much deserved. Jeter’s iconic performance and persona transcend his Hall of Fame credentials.
The Formula for Greatness: Reporting from #GodBelongsInMyCity
Monday, November 16th, 2009No budget + high profile hostility + lousy weather + despondent adult leaders + inspired student leaders + 2 weeks notice + a community greatly loved + supportive adults + viral technology + a God idea = one of the most amazing youth ministry experiences of my 23 year youth ministry career. Best of all, [...]
Viral Youth Ministry, Because #GodBelongsinMyCity
Tuesday, November 10th, 2009A couple of weeks ago, a Brooklyn youth pastor asked several of his student leaders why New York City atheists could launch a massive subway ad blitz with nary a public peep from local churches when, as he mused, “God belongs in my city.” Their response to his dismay was a viral blitz online asking [...]
God Belongs in My City
Wednesday, November 4th, 2009November 14. New York. Web // Facebook
NYC Youth Ministers: Save the Date, September 14
Wednesday, August 12th, 2009PLEASE NOTE that for September, the Coalition will be hosting the same meeting TWICE on the same day. It’s that important! Maximize your Kingdom impact by connecting with other youth ministers for fellowship, prayer, training, and meaningful collaboration — especially at the start of the new school year and the related busyness of our youth [...]
Let Love Live: Summer 2009 Outreach Schedule
Monday, July 13th, 2009Late last month, Abounding Grace Ministries launched its 2009 outreach schedule with the theme, “Let Love Live,” and they are spreading the love in activities and events throughout the summer. Here’s the schedule, along with fliers for the various programs. Email Raquel if you are looking for volunteer opportunities that will rock your world, and [...]
20/20 Students Help Inwood Go Green
Thursday, July 9th, 2009Citivision Inc. is one of the founding partners and pioneers of 20/20 Vision for Schools‘ school adoption strategy since 2007. Watch their student leaders from Heart of a Champion’s character program help beautify their Manhattan neighborhood in spring 2009.
Why Politicians Need Your Help with School Reform
Friday, July 3rd, 2009The politics of New York City’s public education system stepped into sharp focus again this week, with petty partisanship ruling the day. The New York State Senate persisted in its recent foolishness by refusing to vote on renewing Mayoral Control of the NYC’s public schools, allowing the law granting mayoral control to simply lapse. Mayor [...]
Joel R. Rivera for NY State Assembly: Special Election Tomorrow
Monday, June 1st, 2009Tomorrow, my friend Joel R. Rivera confronts underdog status as the community candidate rather than “the machine candidate” in a special election for the New York State Assembly’s 77th Assembly seat. If you live in the South Bronx neighborhoods of Morris Heights, Highbridge, and Morrisania, be sure to vote. Call 866-VOTE-NYC for polling locations. Here [...]
“Just One Day” a/k/a 100 Ways to Do Justice in a Day
Tuesday, May 5th, 2009Imagine … New Yorkers and people across the country joining hands – not throwing up their hands – in these trying times. Imagine … relationships healed, individuals and groups empowered, neighborhoods brought to life again. Imagine … thousands giving one day to help “make things right.” Give a day JUST ONE DAY for justice! Will [...]
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