'Indy Timeline' of Upcoming Events Reporting from "Call To Action"
Yesterday we posted the "Call To Action"... a meeting held last evening on the inner-city's west side, called by Christian leaders Olgen Williams, Mel Jackson and many others. It was attended by more than 400 community leaders, pastors, the mayor, a U.S. congresswoman, representatives from the governors office, city council officials, tv & radio stations... and the list goes on.From the outset, the meeting was about brainstorming, not rhetoric or speeches. These communities know the problems already -- they need solutions & action.
Here's the article in the Indianapolis Star today.
While we heard many solutions offered, let me roll up the big conclusions I heard:
- Churches come out of your shells and get involved if you're not already.
- Parents need to step up. Listen to your kids. Don't be afraid to set & enforce boundaries.
- Everyone... don't wait on politicians, police or others... we can do stuff to cure this now.
- 'Mentoring' was heard over & over & over again. Plenty of opportunities. Few volunteer mentors.
- Jesus Christ is the answer. Prayer is needed.
- Re-connect the faith community for impact.
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Following up... This morning the CCDA City Host Team will be meeting -- connecting many great Christian urban churches & ministries as we move toward November's national CCDA convention here in Indianapolis this year. Come be a part. We meet for breakfast the first Friday of every month. [details]
One next step that our Bible-believing churches & Christian leaders could take, is to come connect at the upcoming Transform Indiana ministry networking meeting next Tuesday (Aug 9, noon til 2pm) at the Unleavened Bread Cafe, where we'll be continuing working on such issues as we pray and pursue together... "Breaking Out of the Jail Cycle". Come be with us Tuesday. [more details]
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