Monday, December 27, 2010

A Book on Postive Deviance

College Group Outline

College Discipleship:

1. Who is Jesus?

* What is the Gospel? (Both Personal and Outward)
* What is the Bible? (As the Story of God, Genesis-Revelation)
* What is the Kingdom of God? (The Rule of God Now and Forever)

2. Who am I? (Identity)

* The Image of God (Genesis 1)
* In Christ (Ephesians 1)
* The Body of Christ (The Church)
* What are God's Promises to His people?

3. What is my calling? (Discovery through Service)

* What are my gifts?
* What are my passions?
* How do I use them with the church?
* How do I use them in the city?

4. How do we equip the next students? (Passing the Torch)

* Teaching and Baptizing
* Community (Church)
* Networking (City)
* Serving (School/City)
* Resources (Books/Articles/Relationships etc.)

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Suggestions for Block Activities

* Crime prevention
* Emergency preparedness
* Block parties
* Skills exchanges
* Share tools, pickup truck, camping equipment, etc.
* Buy in bulk
* Policy discussions
* Support for latchkey kids
* Support for housebound seniors
* Support for one another
* Rideshares
* Create community garden on vacant lot or someone’s yard
* Create pocket park on vacant lot or someone’s yard
* Install benches, picnic tables or other community furniture in front yards
* Improve/maintain common spaces: alley, median, park traffic circle, etc.
* Paint mural in intersection
* Plant street trees
* Provide base for neighborhood association
* Slow traffic with signs/art
* Create placards for doorway of each home representing that family
* Create website for block
* Create a manifesto of block values and commitments to one another
* Create a directory of available expertise (recycling, technology, etc)
* Create a green block in which each household commits to reducing carbon footprint
* Conduct a talent show
* Celebrate Good Neighbor Day by recognizing good deeds

Friday, April 23, 2010