Community Renewal Thru Rejuvenation of the Soul
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology
| Author: | Rev. William E Coleman Jr. | ISBN: | 9781456799755 |
| Publisher: | AuthorHouse | Publication: | April 24, 2012 |
| Imprint: | AuthorHouse | Language: | English |
| Author: | Rev. William E Coleman Jr. |
| ISBN: | 9781456799755 |
| Publisher: | AuthorHouse |
| Publication: | April 24, 2012 |
| Imprint: | AuthorHouse |
| Language: | English |
This book is about changing a community from the inside out. How do you change an Urban community? "Rejuvenation" When rejuvenation takes place, we are a new creation, brand new, new hands, new feet, new look new life, new ways of seeing, new ways of being, new ways of living, and new ways of being in relationship together. Thank God. I once was in exile, a stranger on earth, a sinner by choice, an alien by birth. But I have been rescued. My address has changed. I'm an heir to new dwellings, to a robe and a crown of life, for life, in life, life unto life. And I must share the gifts of God with my people. Thanks be to God. A Blueprint for Urban Renewal Community Renewal can only be achieved through the I-R.I.S.E approach adopted and developed by W.E.C. Resource Group and tested with the Cooperation and buy-in of a committed community group. This is community building and capacity building modality Brainstorm the community needs I-R.I.S.E. is an acronym for Using Integrated Resources to instill self-Sufficiency and Empowerment. First all that is done must be spiritually driven and grounded in scriptures and biblical references. Find a community leader or leaders and develop trust. Start a Civic Association, select officers. Identify and Coordinate the resources to support the community renewal (I-RISE) Bring the community together- working through the community leaders; determine the purpose, build consensus, determine an evergreen time table; meetings projects, How to's? Organize the short term base. Build trust and rejuvenate the souls of community residents. Make a connection with the broader community, i.e. businesses, schools, service providers..Strengthen relationships- build sustainable forums for fellowships, community organizing etc.
This book is about changing a community from the inside out. How do you change an Urban community? "Rejuvenation" When rejuvenation takes place, we are a new creation, brand new, new hands, new feet, new look new life, new ways of seeing, new ways of being, new ways of living, and new ways of being in relationship together. Thank God. I once was in exile, a stranger on earth, a sinner by choice, an alien by birth. But I have been rescued. My address has changed. I'm an heir to new dwellings, to a robe and a crown of life, for life, in life, life unto life. And I must share the gifts of God with my people. Thanks be to God. A Blueprint for Urban Renewal Community Renewal can only be achieved through the I-R.I.S.E approach adopted and developed by W.E.C. Resource Group and tested with the Cooperation and buy-in of a committed community group. This is community building and capacity building modality Brainstorm the community needs I-R.I.S.E. is an acronym for Using Integrated Resources to instill self-Sufficiency and Empowerment. First all that is done must be spiritually driven and grounded in scriptures and biblical references. Find a community leader or leaders and develop trust. Start a Civic Association, select officers. Identify and Coordinate the resources to support the community renewal (I-RISE) Bring the community together- working through the community leaders; determine the purpose, build consensus, determine an evergreen time table; meetings projects, How to's? Organize the short term base. Build trust and rejuvenate the souls of community residents. Make a connection with the broader community, i.e. businesses, schools, service providers..Strengthen relationships- build sustainable forums for fellowships, community organizing etc.
