Bridge Builders: The basics of biblical wisdom around race, poverty and the gospel.
Too often our engagement with the world of the inner-city is through writing a check or saying a silent prayer for someone far away in distress. Opening our lives and homes to those in crisis raises many important questions.
In this 3 part series, we will look carefully at the reasons why "God's heart is for the poor" (PS 113), how we as believers can understand poverty in it's broader context of creation and the kingdom of God, and how we can respond effectively to the needs of individuals and families in crisis.
This training is especially valuable if you are crossing cultures as a Safe Family, DCFS foster family or an adoptive family with an open adoption.
Bio:
Joel Hamernick lives and ministers in the community of Woodlawn in the heart of the African American Southside of Chicago. Together with his wife Paula, the Hamernicks have 7 kids and have worked in the urban context for 12 years.
As the Executive Director at Sunshine Gospel Ministries, Joel leads a ministry committed to pursuit of mercy, justice and discipleship ministries in Chicago 's inner-city. His passion is to see the body of Christ both in the city, and in the suburbs, grow in interdependence in accord with 1 Corinthians 12.
Willow Creek - North Shore Campus
315 Waukegan RD
Northfield, IL 60093
November 4th, 11th and 18th, 7-8:15pm (dinner offered at 6pm for $5)
Childcare/Children's program offered as well for infant-5th grade.
For more information or to register, contact Jackie Herron Whitfield at jherronwhitfield@willowcreek.org.
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