Our dream and prayer with Faith Alive in North Chicago is that we desire to see local, Gospel-centered, sustainable ministry in North Chicago through embracing mutually beneficial partnerships. North Chicago has so much to offer, and I think God has gifted students at Trinity to offer something as well.
Gordon College has an incredible program, doing just this. Here are a few quotes from the assistant director and a youtube link to hear more about the program from Val (director).
“If we desire to educate students to be caring global citizens, perhaps our greatest role is to help them become rooted in a caring local community that is service-oriented and kenotic, one that places them in contexts where they are forced to reckon with and empty themselves out to the other just as they are being served and filled with new understanding.” – Christen Yates (Gordon College)
“The possibilities for placed-based learning in Lynn extend as far as our collaborating imaginations can dream; the potential payoff in the development of the next generation of Christian leaders is even greater.” –Christen Yates (Gordon College)
Please follow this link to hear from Val about their University-Community partnership. It is our hope and prayer that this develops here.
Praise the Lord.
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