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Local Ministries with an Urban Focus
Unleavened Bread Cafe, 30th x Central. Stop in and get a hug from Elease Womack, "Mother of the Hood". 920-5292 Now
WIRELESS ! Stop in anytime. "Surfin'
Saturdays"
[Click pic to visit... "Surfin' Saturdays".]
Mission Indy -- Building up existing ministries in Indianapolis' inner-city by encouragement, organizational, leadership and ministry facilitation. Indianapolis
Urban Initiative
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Churches
cooperating with Churches seeking to address the physical,
emotional, community and spiritual issues of families in Crossroads Bible College -- "Training Christian Leaders to Reach a Multi-Ethnic Urban World for Christ". Dr. A. Charles Ware, President.
Grace
& Peace -- "A Community of Grace, Empowered by
Jesus, Tabernacle Presbyterian Church -- 34th x Central, home of Indy's oldest Christian Recreation League, and now also home to GoodNewsTV and "Good News From Tab". Redeemer Presbyterian, 15th x Delaware, exists to ignite a movement of the gospel that changes the urban core of Indianapolis in every way-spiritually, socially, culturally -and through this core the entire region. We All Care, Angela Bollen, Director, 923-2291. Jesus Inside Jail Ministry, Pastor William Bumphus and his wife, Juanita, minister to prisoners as well as many in childrens' homes and at missions. They both serve the congregation at the Faith Center Church. Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic -- Promoting justice through serving the legal needs of low-income, inner city families as a way of demonstrating Christ’s love to others. Jireh Sports, 2261 N. Ralston Ave, Meeting needs of urban youth by developing mentoring relationships through sports and enrichment programs. F.A.C.E. Ministries -- was born out of the lack of decent and affordable housing for the poor in the city of Indianapolis. Area Youth Minstries (A.Y.M.) -- Across the street from Tech High School. Wheeler Mission -- Jesus says, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28. The Oaks Academy -- Located on Park between 23rd and 24th Street in the Jubilee Center, provides Christian education in a multi-economic setting. Oaks Academy offers grades Pre-K through Grade 6. Urban Education Journal -- The Urban Education Journal seeks to provide another strong voice to the movement for academic excellence through child-centered educational options that are focused on preparing young people to become competent, caring and courageous adults. New Covenant Church & Ministries -- 4625 N. Keystone, faithfully proclaiming the Gospel and teaching the Word through every available means, including media camps, book publishing, and the Urban Education Journal. Also host inter-church pastors gatherings. Rebuilding The Wall -- Encouraging and assisting Christians to purchase and renovate inner city homes with the express purpose of renting them for below market value to urban families with the goal of building relationships and empowering the families to purchase the home within 1-2 years. Save The Youth -- Save the YOUTH is an educational and recreational center that was founded by Byron Alston. Project Safe Neighborhood -- The Southern District of Indiana has expanded its partnerships between law enforcement and leaders of local and national faith-based organizations to bolster its gun violence prevention initiatives. WQME (97.9FM) -- Starts a bilingual broadcast, giving Spanish-speaking listeners an hour each Sunday to learn about Christianity in their native tongue. Jobs Site -- Consider IndyChristian.com's Jobs-site as a terrific resource for matching Christians to jobs and jobs for Christians. Other evangelical urban ministries, let us know where you are. Email the Coach.
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Great Urban Resources
Christian Community Development Association (CCDA) -- Visit "People - Empowered by God - Redeeming their communities.
- CCDA - Indy 2005 -- Not only is the national conference is coming to Indy in Fall 2005, but this group is actively seeking closer urban networking for effect now & after the national conference. Come join us.
Urban Onramps -- Content and networking for urban-minded Christians around the world.
Harambee Center -- Visit the premier innovative urban ministry in the country.
People For People -- Philly's model for an innovative urban-tech center.
New City -- St. Louis -- Visit a "model church" in another midwest city. (Or visit other New City churches around the country.)
CityVoices.com -- Aimed at connecting and resourcing city church pastors and leaders, CityVoices resources & newsletters brings a decade's experience to its analysis of the urban scene.
International Urban Associates -- Their vision is "transformed cities", for finding and developing leaders who empower the whole church to take the whole gospel to whole cities.
Evangelicals for Social Action -- Evangelicals for Social Action (ESA) is an association of Christians seeking to promote Christian engagement, analysis and understanding of major social, cultural and public policy issues. ESA's board of directors includes many prominent leaders of moderate and progressive evangelicalism. ESA emphasizes both the transformation of human lives through personal faith and also the importance of a commitment to social and economic justice as an outgrowth of Christian faith.
Network 9:35 -- To nurture and strengthen local congregations, pastors, and lay leaders who are committed to and engaged in holistic mission by offering materials, developing new channels of communication, and researching what congregations most need to increase their holistic ministry.
Antioch Global Network -- Providing Christian leaders with biblical evidence of God's original intent for local fellowships that are for all people regardless of ethnic heritage or cultural background.
Information & Referral Network -- Indianapolis -- "Rainbow Book", facilitates connections between people who need human services and those who provide them. Serving the Central Indiana area.
Indianapolis Neighborhood Resource Center -- to strengthen the capacity of neighborhood based organizations and empower residents to become advocates for and instruments of positive change in their neighborhoods and our community.
Religion & Ethics: People For People
Religion & Ethics
Visit Philly's PeopleForPeople.org
Visit Indy's Indy's Urban CyberCenter
"Racial Reconciliation"
Harold Myra, Publisher, ChristianityToday"Who speaks for the
Black community"
John Perkins, Chm, CCDA
Secular and Faith-based Resources
All Pro dad
Youth mentoring -- Tony Dungy, FounderF.A.S.T.E.N.
Sharing knowledge, strengthening connections, improving outcomes
National Center for Neighborhood Enterprise
Robert Woodson, Founder.
Olgen Williams, Local DirectorProject Safe Neigbhorhood
America's Network Against Gun ViolencePowerUp.org
Building public & private partnerships to prepare underserved youth for success in the digital age.Indianapolis Recorder (secular)
"Preparing a conscious community today and beyond"A Citizen's Guide:
A look at who makes the laws in Indiana and how you can make your voice heard.
Bottom Line: IndyChristian.com facilitates collaboration among "driven" Christians.