GOSO provides hope, stability and opportunity to Youth offenders. A caring place where dedicated volunteers serve as role moddels and programs are provided that empower our youth to succeed in an ever changing world to avoid the cycle of release and re-arrest.
Oct
15
An interesting group whose call is to social justice. They see their mission as articulating the biblical call to social justice, inspiring hope and building a movement to transform individuals, communities, the church, and the world.ee their website at:
Oct
15
Men at the Cross is a revolution that seeks to answer the call of the great commission in America and the world by equipping and empowering every committed believer to “Love a man to Jesus until he’s ready to love another man to Jesus.”
Oct
15
CBMC began as Christian Business Men’s Committee in the United States in 1930, when a group of Christian businessmen coordinated a series of pre-Easter rallies. With the Great Depression in its second year, these men saw a need for a spiritual revival in the Chicago area, and a six week evangelistic crusade was held at the Garrick Theatre, located in downtown Chicago. Public response from the first meeting on January 6, 1931, was overwhelming. Crowds regularly packed out the over 800-seat theater. Apparently, God had greater plans for CBMC than its founders (C.B. Hedstrom, A.H. Leaman, John L. Lincoln, John M. Oury, Frank W. Sheriff, Dr. Ernest Wadsworth, and Edwin G. Zorn) had envisioned.
As the years passed, our work spread throughout the world, into Canada, Australia, New Zealand, England, Scotland, India, and more; over 60 nations in all. Truly, men of all cultures have an equal need for a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
CBMC has also written Operation Timothy, a unique program of Bible study designed primarily for one-on-one discipleship, in 1970. It has become a vital tool for helping men along the path to spiritual maturity and equipping them to share their faith and to disciple others.
Today, CBMC has grown from a small group of men in Chicago to over 18,000 members in 700 teams across the United States. Worldwide, CBMC is active in over 70 countries with over 50,000 members total. Our methods continue to evolve to reflect the circumstances of modern men, but our purpose remains the same: to evangelize and disciple business and professional men for Christ. The website is found at:
Oct
15
Environmentalism from a Biblical Perspective. Go to:
Oct
08
The Christian Law Association is a “ministry of legal helps.” Its purpose is to provide free legal assistance to Bible-believing churches and Christians who are experiencing legal difficulty in practicing their religious faith because of governmental regulation, intrusion, or prohibition of one form or another.
Oct
08
A national means of tracking gang activity:
May
29
Love Is An Orientation offers a thought-provoking look at the relationship between Evangelical Christians and our gay neighbors. The book is bound to generate some emotional responses on both sides, but this is a book worth reading for those on both sides of the issue. The book was discussed on WMBI (Moody’s station) during a May 22nd interview with the author, Andrew Marin.
See more about the book and the author on these websites:
http://www.themarinfoundation.org/
http://www.loveisanorientation.com
http://wthrockmorton.com/2009/02/12/love-is-an-orientation-andrew-marin/
http://www.love-is-an-orientation.blogspot.com/
Also see the Love is an Orientation Facebook site at:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Love-is-an-Orientation/28038402932
May
29
Transformation Garden is a website/devotional page for Women that sprang out of the book by Dorothy Valcárcel called When A Woman Meets Jesus (see www.whenawomanmeetsjesus.com/). Transformation Garden has become a worldwide Christian ministry dedicated to encouraging and empowering women in their daily walk with Jesus. The devotional thoughts presented in Transformation Garden have their foundation in the Bible – the inspired word of God. The site is a daily religious path of exploration, inspirations, and affirmations about Jesus and the lives of women who love him. This page is updated daily with devotionals and prayers, so come back often. Also sign up for daily Devotionals and more.
http://www.christianity.com/devotionals/transformationgarden/
May
05
Chicago Fellowship is committed to helping men experience the saving grace of Jesus Christ and work together to extend that grace to others through acts of compassion and justice in the broken places of our world. When we gather, we challenge and encourage one another through God’s Word and the sharing of our lives. We laugh together, pray together, worship together, and serve others together. We commit ourselves to speaking and hearing truth from one another so that together we might pursue God’s unique purpose for our lives with greater humility, integrity, and courage. In making this commitment, we seek not only our own good as men but also the well-being of our families and communities. We desire to be a community of men who embody the Gospel of Jesus Christ and answer the call of Micah 6:8 to “…act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God.”
May
05
This is an amazing book about what God expects from us who claim to be followers of Jesus. A MUST READ book for every person who claims to be a Christian. Find the official site at:
http://www.theholeinourgospel.com/
Endorsements:
http://www.theholeinourgospel.com/endorsements/
Read an interview with Dr. Richard Stearns, president of World Vision.
http://blog.sojo.net/2009/04/24/the-hole-in-our-gospel-interview-with-world-visions-richard-stearns/
A Book Review:
http://blogcritics.org/books/article/book-review-the-hole-in-our/
May
05
A very insightful ministry about living on the cutting edge of Christian life. Highly recommended. The website can be found at:
May
05
This is the Reasons to Believe website founded by Astrophysicist Dr. Hugh Ross and others as a ministry aimed at showing the complementary nature of science and Christian faith. Ross and his colleagues deal with many of the questions individuals have raised regarding creation, the fossil record, evolution, and the origins of earth in a way that is not only enlightening, but very respectful of the scientific record. This is a wonderful tool for non-Christians seeking answers about the relationship between science and Christianty, as well as those who are believers but confused about how they should view the world of scientific discovery. A very productive website from which one can mine a wealth of valuable information. Find the website at:
Apr
08
An interesting article from the Christian Century touching on God’s outreach to gang members in LA and Chicago.
http://www.christiancentury.org/article.lasso?id=3663
Apr
08
Its Passover (and Ressurection Day) so it may be time to get a Jewish perspective on the real significance of the Passover Lamb:
Christ in the Passover:
http://vodpod.com/watch/30993-christ-in-the-passover?pod=jewsforjesus
View all Jews for Jesus Videos:
http://jewsforjesus.org/of_interest/–20080126-VodPod-old
Apr
07
Urban Ministries is the largest independent, African American-owned and operated Christian media company. They publish Christian resources, including Sunday School and Vacation Bible School curricula, books, movies, and websites designed for African American churches and others seeking a diverse, Christ-centered perspective on faith and life issues.
Apr
07
CEASEFIRE WEBSITE:
http://www.ceasefirechicago.org/cpvp.shtml
Some videos about CeaseFire and gang violence in Chicago:
https://slurpee.uchicago.edu/dossier/Search/SearchResults.aspx?search=True
http://www.ceasefirechicago.org/video.shtml
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=3960858n%3fsource=search_video
Apr
07
You may have read or heard the inspiring essay called “One Solitary Life.” It’s from a 1926 sermon by James A. Francis depicting the life, journey and message of Jesus. Whether you have or not, I think you’ll be inspired by this updated view of the essay set to a beautiful pictorial background. Check it out at:
Apr
06
A site that helps investigate the reality of Christ’s death and resurrection.
Mar
25
Check out this site dedidcated to reaching the lost for Jesus. Find Living Waters at:
Mar
09
Il Divo’s beautiful rendition of “Amazing Grace”
http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid271552717?bctid=1913313052
Mar
07
A site about getting out of the gangs. Listen to the podcasts at:
Mar
05
Where are the gangs of Chicago located? pray for those in your area. The gangs need Christ. Find them at:
Mar
05
When you meet Jesus it changes your destination.
That changes the way you think about life.
That changes how you perceive other people.
That changes the way you act and behave.
That changes the way people view you.
That changes the way others perceive Christ.
That changes their willingness to address Christ.
That changes their destination.
rlg
Mar
03
This is the Vinegar Hill website:
Mar
03
An interesting story on two Christian filmakers who are trying to bring the gosple’s redemptive message to the screen.
Mar
03
This is the website for an interesting and very successful Christian group working with the media in Hollywood, California:
Mar
03
The growing presence of Christians in Hollywood are responsible for this significant event to be held March 6, 2009: Here is the link:
Mar
03
Am I following my career or
am I following my calling?
Am I looking to my employer or
am I looking to my Provider?
Jehovah Jireh~
Mar
03
Wonder what you are living on earth for? Try this site for some thoughts.
