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USA - Chicago (Near West)OUR FOCUS
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OUR MISSION
We exist to see individuals, families and communities transformed by the power of God in the underserved ethnic neighborhoods on Chicago's west side. Our team works in partnership with ethnic churches in evangelism, discipleship, leadership development, art, and youth ministry while cooperating in the economic, social and educational development of the community.
THE TEAM
Mark and Jennifer have lived and served in Lawndale for 15 years. They are joined by Sally (serving since 1997), Shannon (serving since 1997), Karmen (serving since 2002). Chris and Krista have just joined the team and are serving in the Latino community of Little Village neighborhood.
OUR MINISTRY - website
- We serve in the African American community of Lawndale and the Hispanic community of La Villita on the west side of Chicago.
- We work in partnership with Ethnic Churches to proclaim and demonstrate the Good News of the Kingdom through discipleship, leadership development, youth ministry, community development and living incarnationally in the neighborhood.
- Our activities include after-school programs, tutoring, art, youth clubs, summer day camps, job training and short-term mission adventures. We also host Urban Immersion experiences for outside groups.
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE
| Urban Computer Geek | ||
Design and maintain Urban Ministry Web Page. Design and maintain Youth Center computer Lab used for after-school programs, job training, and tutoring. Manage Urban & Ethnic Ministries office server and computers. Teach computer skills to youth and adults from the neighborhood. |
1 year or more | |
| Urban Youth Worker | ||
Live and serve in African-American and Hispanic neighborhoods on Chicago's west side alongside IT urban staff and ethnic church leaders. Your ministry will include after-school programs, tutoring, art, youth clubs, summer day camps, sports, job training and short-term mission adventures. |
1 year or more | |
| Chicago Summer in the City Internship | |||
| Evangelism and Outreach Physical Work Teaching and Training Children/Youth Programs Humanitarian Service |
Live and serve in African-American and Hispanic neighborhoods on Chicago's west side alongside IT urban staff and ethnic church leaders. You will assist in running a day camp for youth ages 7-13. The camp activities include: Bible studies, art, indoor and outdoor games, sports, singing, skits, swimming, educational instruction and field trips. This experience will increase your understanding of life in the city and give you hands-on urban ministry experience. It will stretch your understanding on issues such as poverty, justice and racial inequality. You will fall in love with the city, the neighborhood and the youth you have come to serve...and your life will never be the same! |
3 weeks to 3 months | |
