Update on Urban Mission - Sorry About the Blog, CBLI 2011, and Urban Ministry Internship Program
Phil Aho 6 December 2010 15:02:43
If you have tried, you will have discoverd that the urban mission discussion will not accept comments.
It's been several weeks now since the particular platform the Army uses has essentially shut down this function. At this point our IT people are shaking their heads about the problem and pointing us to Facebook. I need to talk with Jon B one more time before we abandon this ship.
Some good news. This summer, the 2011 Central Bible Leadership Institute at Camp Wonderland will feature an Urban Mission Intensive Cohort. This means persons can come to CBLI for a week of intensive focus on urban mission in the Salvation Army. I just received feedback from a number of folks throughout the territory on the concept and it looks like there is strong interest. This interest will need to translate into actual delegates which means summer schedules (CBLI will run July 29 - August 7) and saving up money. So, consider coming to CBLI this summer. Those of you who have participated the past year in Intersections (regional gatherings to share information and discuss urban mission) will find CBLI ideal for the informal opportunities over coffee, at meals, on the lake.
Finally, a pilot program will begin in 2011 to place college students preparing for urban ministry in one year internships at Salvation Army work in urban settings. Flint, St Louis, and Kansas City will serve as the first three locations. This has been made possible financially by the Central Territory's Candidate's Department. One of the words that described urban missioners at the 2009 Territorial Conference on Strategic Priorities was 'passion'. Young adults who love the Lord pursuing degree work in urban ministry? Bringing them together with Salvation Army people who love the city and the urban places of America? Potent combination.
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