Dr. Tony Evans Endorses 20/20 Vision for schools (Full Event Video 2 hrs)
Posted on June 17, 2008 - Filed Under christ tabernacle, tony evans, training, videos, Resources | 1 Comment
May 29 @ Christ Tabernacle
New York, NY
20/20 Vision for Schools activates people in faith communities to engage public education reform. 50-80% of each congregation is already directly connected to public schools, as students, parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters, aunts , uncles, cousins, teachers, custodians, administrators, support staff, coaches, and more. As such they are positioned […]
If you could, would you?
Posted on June 9, 2008 - Filed Under character, curriculum, heart of a champion, Resources | Leave a Comment
If your church could impact a local middle school in the following ways, would you?
• 77% of the students now consider their actions or words prior to acting or speaking.
• 66% now have a desire to be a person of good character.
• 60% say they now make better choices.
• 85% of the students now feel […]
Tony Evans on Being “Salt” and “Light” in our Schools: Free MP3
Posted on June 8, 2008 - Filed Under vocational calling, podcast, tony evans, training, matrix, Resources | Leave a Comment
20/20 churches activate people in their pews to do the work of ministry. In the context of education reform, that begins by recognizing that 50-80% of each congregation is already directly connected to public schools, as students, parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters, aunts , uncles, cousins, teachers, custodians, administrators, support staff, coaches, and more. […]
Read More..>>Featured Resource: “Heart of a Champion” Middle School Character Curriculum
Posted on June 4, 2008 - Filed Under character, pilot projects, curriculum, heart of a champion, case studies, Resources | 2 Comments
20/20 Vision is looking for 2-4 churches to join Citivision and Manhattan Bible Church in piloting the Heart of a Champion character curriculum in 5-7 public middle schools during the 2008-2009 academic year. Email Walter for more information.
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Live from UYWI08: 20/20 Vision for Schools
Posted on May 17, 2008 - Filed Under uywi, Resources | Leave a Comment
Jeremy Del Rio co-presented “20/20 Vision for Schools: Transforming Public Education within a Single Generation of Students” with Curt Gibson of Lave Avenue Foundation and Church (Pasadena, CA) at Urban Youth Workers Institute on May 17, 2008. Here are the presentation materials.
Downloads
+ PowerPoint Slides
+ 20/20 Resources
+ The Concept
+ “20/20 Vision for Schools” article
Three Keys to School Reformation
Posted on April 13, 2008 - Filed Under articles, Resources | Leave a Comment
- This article originally appeared in the April 2008 issue of the Tri-State Voice.
“Much of how we view our public schools comes out of a negative lens. We see them as our enemies and not as potential partners. The fact is, our kids spend at least thirty hours a week in schools […]
Prayer Guides Now Online
Posted on April 6, 2008 - Filed Under prayer, matrix, Resources | 1 Comment
“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” - 2 Chronicles 7:14
Phase 1 of the 20/20 Adoption Matrix is to select one school […]
Pastor Ray Parrascando Schools 20/20 Vision on Building a Resume of Trust
Posted on March 14, 2008 - Filed Under training, powerpoint, resume of trust, methodology, matrix, Resources | Leave a Comment
Much love to Pastor Ray Parrascando of Crossroads Church in Staten Island for answering the “What’s Next?” questions Monday night. The 20/20 Vision Adoption Matrix says we move from prayer to establishing resumes of trust with local school leaders by adding real value through meaningful acts of service. Pastor Ray defines a resume of trust […]
Read More..>>20/20 Vision hosts Mustard Seed Foundation
Posted on February 28, 2008 - Filed Under grants, mustard seed foundation, Resources | 1 Comment
Special thanks to Brian Bakke of the Mustard Seed Foundation for investing 3+ hours this morning with representatives from six 2020 Vision churches exploring ways the foundation could invest in their school-based outreach programs. This is just the beginning of what promises to be a very fruitful partnership. If you weren’t at the meeting, visit […]
Read More..>>Education Reform Resources and Events
Posted on February 15, 2008 - Filed Under events, educational reform, Resources | Leave a Comment
While evangelicals may be new, as a collective group, to issues of educational reform, other organizations have been trailblazing around educational justice for years. Here are some organizations and events that can help catch us up on the issues.
ORGANIZATIONS
+ Coalition for Educational Justice (CEJ), which includes member organizations in all five boroughs:
ACORN
Cypress Hills Advocates […]
