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Vision for the Christian Social Graph

Executive Director Andrew Sears outlines a "Vision for the Christian Social Graph".

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Become an UrbanMinistry.org Volunteer Channel Editor/Blogger

Would you like to become an editor or blogger on the Christian justice issues you feel most passionate about? UrbanMinistry.org's Volunteer Channel Editor/Blogger program is closed for applications right now, but we may reopen it later. Create an account and subscribe to our newsletter, and we'll let you know.

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A Beginner's Guide to Understanding Poverty in America

Do you really understand the economic crisis in America?  This webcast by Andrew Sears, TechMission's Executive Director, provides a beginner's guide to understanding poverty in America and what can be done about it. Please forward this to friends who might want to learn about poverty and social justice.

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Understanding Media Control & its Effect on Christians

the bible, is this too overexposed (ashley rose, flickr)This presentation looks at some of the key trends in media consolidation and the implications on racial and class bias. It also looks at media consolidation in the Christian sector and the implications that has in a growing non-Western church.

Using Technology for Nonprofit Training (Presented at AmeriCorps Grantee Meeting)

This presentation provides an overview of how nonprofits can train staff and volunteers remotely using technology with a particular focus on the needs of AmeriCorps organizations.

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How AmeriCorps Can Counter Nonprofit Funding Bias

Research shows that while 52.4% of those in poverty in the USA are people of color, only 16.5% of nonprofits are led by people of color, and only 3% of foundation funding goes toward organizations that are led by people of color. This presentation provides three recommendations of how AmeriCorps can counter this bias: (1) reaching out to organizations led by people of color and faith-based organizations (2) requiring grantees provide diversity profiles (3) Revising funding priorities.

How AmeriCorps Can Counter Nonprofit Funding Bias

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An Introduction to Systemic Theology

Executive Director Andrew Sears outlines a new branch of theology called "Systemic Theology", which provides a systems perspective on the world and God that prioritizes holistic ministry and justice.

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How Google and Social Entrepreneurs Perpetuate the Digital Divide Among Nonprofits

google.pngIn the past 10 years, I have been working to address the digital divide, which is the gap between those who have access to and training with technology and those without. I serve as the Executive Director of TechMission, which runs the largest association of Black and Latino led nonprofits addressing the digital divide and manages UrbanMinistry.org, which is one of the most visited web portals of Black and Latino nonprofit leaders. During that time, I have seen many effective initiatives in addressing the digital divide. At the same time, I’ve seen many efforts that have been very well-intentioned, but in the end may have only made matters worse.

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Andrew Sears: Addressing Pornography Addiction Through Churches

Learn about how you can pastor someone who is addicted to pornography and the steps to equip your church to face pornography addiction.

 Addressing Pornography Addiction, PowerPoint, pdf

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