Attending National Christian Foundation 's 7th annual symposium on poverty in Milwaukee. Its about connecting
the faith community with social services and finding solutions that
work.
While the Symposium is over, the work continues in our city!
See the presenters and their website links below!
LaurenLeeMusic@gmail.com | www.laurenleemusic.org
Pastor Kurt Owens, Campus Pastor, Epikos North Campus Kurt@epikos.org | www.epikos.org
Christopher McIntyre Perceptions, Founder and creative mind of CMP, LLC Author and presenter of spoken word “Poor”, created for the Symposium on Poverty 2018 CMP@CMPerceptions.com | www.CMPGFB.com
Linda Maris, President National Christian Foundation Wisconsin 262-796-9910 lmaris@ncfgiving.com | www.ncfgiving.com/wisconsin
Uriah Fracassi, Christian Illustration & Graphic Designer Designer of biblical postcards that are included in Symposium take-home materials uriah.creative@gmail.com | www.uriahfracassi.com
Cristo Rey High School 414-436-4600 www.cristoreymilwaukee.org Cristo Rey Jesuit High School uses an innovative work-study program to provide a comprehensive affordable, Catholic education to students who come from families with limited financial means.
MKEing Coffee 414-395-2712 https://mkeingcoffee.com MKEing Coffee emerged when a group of diverse individuals dreamed about seeing a coffee roaster and cafés—and the jobs and economic development that come along with it—bloom in Milwaukee's central city.
Pastor Max Ramsey, Streetlife Communities maxrramsey@gmail.com | https://streetlifecommunities.org As created equals, we provide and restore respect, hope and place in the community by providing access to resources to the under-served of Milwaukee one life at a time, and inspire and train others to do the same.
John Hyatt, Impact 211 jhyatt@impactinc.org 2-1-1 or toll free 866-211-3380 | www.impactinc.org/impact-2-1-1 IMPACT 2-1-1 is a central access point for people in need. During times of personal crisis or community disaster, the free, confidential helpline and online resource directory make it easy for residents to get connected to information and assistance.
Greg Edlund, Milwaukee Believes greg.edlund@crosswaymilwaukee.org
414-520-2131 https://milwaukeebelieves.org/
Milwaukee Believes exists to help unite the Church, so that we can both communicate and demonstrate the gospel to the city. Our vision is to see a unified church serving a thriving Milwaukee.
Jay Mason, Launch MKE and Poverty, Inc. jaymason@me.com | http://www.launchmke.org Helping people turn their business ideas into reality by providing them with the necessary tools, resources, and support network in Milwaukee.
Greg Marshall, CI Design 414-224-3100 www.cidesigninc.com We act as trusted creative and strategic advisors to our clients, assisting with brand workshops, content development, video direction/production, web and app development, graphic design, and much more.
George Hinton, Social Development Commission (SDC) 414-906-2700 | https://www.cr-sdc.org/SDC/About.htm The SDC works to move low-income residents out of poverty by Providing Pathways from Poverty to Success.
Diane De La Santos, City on a Hill
http://www.cityonahillmilwaukee.org/about/
Located in the heart of Milwaukee, City on a Hill is bringing transformation by restoring hope, reducing poverty, strengthening families, and fostering racial reconciliation.
Conor Williams, Public Policy Institute of Community Advocates 414-270-6936 cwilliams@communityadvocates.net |
www.ppi.communityadvocates.net The Public Policy Institute works to promote and implement evidence-based policies that will prevent and reduce poverty and improve the quality of life for individuals and families in Milwaukee and throughout Wisconsin. Our varied programs and projects are united in their view that poverty is Milwaukee’s biggest problem.
"The city puts you in proximity to people who think differently than you do, so you must think differently" Tim Kellor
"The city actually has a greater transformational effect on one's spiritual formation than the church itself."
"The kingdom of God is larger than the church-it is built by people of goodwill working together with people of good faith to accomplish God's agenda." ..."We believe that Jesus still invites unbelievers to be part of his miraculous work."
"Have you ever considered that while all of the necessary gifts for ministry and maturity are contained within the church, they may not all reside in a particular local congregation?
"One of the primary reasons for Mission Drift is that people join your organization who are very excited about portions of your vision, but are either opposed to or don't care about the rest of it."
A short Mission Drift Y Tube Trailer
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We don't have to be a part or a volunteer in any of the non profits that made presentations at the Symposium...unless you are passionate about what they are doing and can connect with them and use your strengths, passion, gifts, abilities. But check out How to become a change agent in your neighborhood!
While the Symposium is over, the work continues in our city!
See the presenters and their website links below!
Presenters at the "State of Milwaukee" Symposium 2018
This is NOT an exhaustive list of organizations doing great work in Milwaukee, but just a beginning.
Check out their websites and see if your passion connects with their mission and vision for Milwaukee!
Please leave your comments at the end of the blog post!
Lauren Lee Gruber - Worship Director, Epikos Church
LaurenLeeMusic@gmail.com | www.laurenleemusic.org
Pastor Kurt Owens, Campus Pastor, Epikos North Campus Kurt@epikos.org | www.epikos.org
Christopher McIntyre Perceptions, Founder and creative mind of CMP, LLC Author and presenter of spoken word “Poor”, created for the Symposium on Poverty 2018 CMP@CMPerceptions.com | www.CMPGFB.com
Linda Maris, President National Christian Foundation Wisconsin 262-796-9910 lmaris@ncfgiving.com | www.ncfgiving.com/wisconsin
Uriah Fracassi, Christian Illustration & Graphic Designer Designer of biblical postcards that are included in Symposium take-home materials uriah.creative@gmail.com | www.uriahfracassi.com
Cristo Rey High School 414-436-4600 www.cristoreymilwaukee.org Cristo Rey Jesuit High School uses an innovative work-study program to provide a comprehensive affordable, Catholic education to students who come from families with limited financial means.
MKEing Coffee 414-395-2712 https://mkeingcoffee.com MKEing Coffee emerged when a group of diverse individuals dreamed about seeing a coffee roaster and cafés—and the jobs and economic development that come along with it—bloom in Milwaukee's central city.
Pastor Max Ramsey, Streetlife Communities maxrramsey@gmail.com | https://streetlifecommunities.org As created equals, we provide and restore respect, hope and place in the community by providing access to resources to the under-served of Milwaukee one life at a time, and inspire and train others to do the same.
John Hyatt, Impact 211 jhyatt@impactinc.org 2-1-1 or toll free 866-211-3380 | www.impactinc.org/impact-2-1-1 IMPACT 2-1-1 is a central access point for people in need. During times of personal crisis or community disaster, the free, confidential helpline and online resource directory make it easy for residents to get connected to information and assistance.
Greg Edlund, Milwaukee Believes greg.edlund@crosswaymilwaukee.org
414-520-2131 https://milwaukeebelieves.org/
Milwaukee Believes exists to help unite the Church, so that we can both communicate and demonstrate the gospel to the city. Our vision is to see a unified church serving a thriving Milwaukee.
Jay Mason, Launch MKE and Poverty, Inc. jaymason@me.com | http://www.launchmke.org Helping people turn their business ideas into reality by providing them with the necessary tools, resources, and support network in Milwaukee.
Greg Marshall, CI Design 414-224-3100 www.cidesigninc.com We act as trusted creative and strategic advisors to our clients, assisting with brand workshops, content development, video direction/production, web and app development, graphic design, and much more.
George Hinton, Social Development Commission (SDC) 414-906-2700 | https://www.cr-sdc.org/SDC/About.htm The SDC works to move low-income residents out of poverty by Providing Pathways from Poverty to Success.
Diane De La Santos, City on a Hill
http://www.cityonahillmilwaukee.org/about/
Located in the heart of Milwaukee, City on a Hill is bringing transformation by restoring hope, reducing poverty, strengthening families, and fostering racial reconciliation.
Conor Williams, Public Policy Institute of Community Advocates 414-270-6936 cwilliams@communityadvocates.net |
www.ppi.communityadvocates.net The Public Policy Institute works to promote and implement evidence-based policies that will prevent and reduce poverty and improve the quality of life for individuals and families in Milwaukee and throughout Wisconsin. Our varied programs and projects are united in their view that poverty is Milwaukee’s biggest problem.
If you don't feel passionate with what these organizations are doing...check out this link that gets right down to the heart of the matter...and offers solutions that you as an individual can put into practice right now in your neighborhood!
How to become a change agent in your neighborhood!
If this video resonates with you, there are further links to this organization at the bottom of this post!
Some of the Presenters at previous "State of Milwaukee" Symposiums, and their books!
Transform A City -Eric Swanson & Sam Williams
A few quotes from the book:"The city puts you in proximity to people who think differently than you do, so you must think differently" Tim Kellor
"The city actually has a greater transformational effect on one's spiritual formation than the church itself."
"The kingdom of God is larger than the church-it is built by people of goodwill working together with people of good faith to accomplish God's agenda." ..."We believe that Jesus still invites unbelievers to be part of his miraculous work."
"Have you ever considered that while all of the necessary gifts for ministry and maturity are contained within the church, they may not all reside in a particular local congregation?
Mission Drift-Peter Greer & Chris Horst
A few quotes from the book""One of the primary reasons for Mission Drift is that people join your organization who are very excited about portions of your vision, but are either opposed to or don't care about the rest of it."
A short Mission Drift Y Tube Trailer
Where The Cross Meets The Street-What happens to the neighborhood when God is at the center. Noel Castellanos
Christian Community Developement Association
"If we want to help someone appreciate the gospel we bring, we must appreciate their culture and mentality."
"Churches and charitable organizations, though well-intentioned, have missed the mark when it comes to serving the poor, creating a toxic form of charity. A better system would be to treat the poor as business partners, empowering them to start businesses, build houses, plan communities and ultimately take control of their own lives, with the support of compassionate, caring believers."
Thanks to National Christian Foundation. Wisconsin for putting on the Symposium!
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Programs for poverty alleviation are good...but "without heart change, money, healthcare, housing, and education do not meet our world's deepest needs." "Apart from Christ, we might simply introduce the problems of prosperity while we solve the problems of poverty. - Peter Greer
Our "roots" need to run deep in God's word.
Need good "soil".
"The church should be the most creative entity in the world."
A similar comment was made at the Symposium.
By "Church" I mean the people of God, not the physical building or institution.
You as an individual can use your creativity to bring glory and honor to the LORD!
What a journey!
Still not certain how you can become involved in the transformation of Milwaukee?
More video resources on how you can help be a change agent in your neighborhood!
How to become a change agent in your neighborhood!
A grassroutes movement making a different in urban areas!
Overview of N.T Neighborhood Transformation
"God has created each of us with a unique contribution to make in our world and our times. No other person has our same abilities, motivations, network of friends and relationships, perspectives, ideas, or experiences. When we, like misplaced puzzle pieces, fail to show up, the overall picture is diminished."
Richard
Stearns: President of World Vision U.S.
Quote from his book: The Hole in our Gospel
Quote from his book: The Hole in our Gospel
