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Starlight Ministries looking for Resource Network Coordinator
Posted: July 20, 2010
Information: Brian Gearin, Director of Starlight Ministries, bgearin[at]egc.org, 617-262-4567 x122
Starlight Ministries trains and equips volunteers and churches with the ability to build real relationships with those that are homeless. It is through the building of these transformative relationships that volunteers and churches witness the power of Christ in the lives of those living on the street.
Starlight is looking for a Resource Network Coordinator to connect with, motivate, and empower Starlight’s resource engine (volunteers, donors, prayer supporters, etc.) to partner fruitfully with the ministry for effective day-to-day operations on the streets and in equipping churches for outreach. This person will work closely with Starlight’s director to ensure that staff and volunteers work together effectively throughout all of Starlight’s initiatives.
Download the full job description here.
Learn more about Starlight Ministries by visiting their website at www.egc.org/starlight.
For more information, contact Brian Gearin, Director of Starlight Ministries, at bgearin[at]egc.org or 617-262-4567 x122.
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The Boston Education Collaborative is looking for a summer intern
Posted: May 6, 2010
Information: Ruth Wong, Director of the Boston Education Collaborative, rwong[at]egc.org, 617-262-4567 x194
The Boston Education Collaborative (BEC) at Emmanuel Gospel Center seeks a summer Intern to help with research, event planning, and administrative work. The BEC Intern will participate in the collection, analysis, and evaluation of information regarding the landscape of urban education understood through the perspective of urban churches, educators, youth and parents. The BEC Intern will work with the BEC director to strategize and execute the steps to conduct the research. The BEC Intern will also support the BEC director in event planning and various administrative work as needs arise.
Download the full job description here.
Want to learn more about the Boston Education Collaborative? Download a fact sheet here.
For more information, contact Ruth Wong, Director of the Boston Education Collaborative, at rwong[at]egc.org or 617-262-4567 x194.
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Haitian Crisis: EGC Response
Posted: January 20, 2010, Updated: February 5, 2010
Information: Jeff Bass, Executive Director, jbass[at]egc.org, 617-262-4567 x165
EGC is receiving funds to help Pastor Soliny Védrine and local Haitian Christians respond to the crisis in Haiti.
Pastor Sol is asking that EGC help very specifically with certain situations and individuals in need. Initially, these include:
- A large number of refugees from the earthquake have taken up residence on the campus of the Evangelical Seminary of Port-au-Prince (STEP). The seminary itself has sustained much damage, but the short term concern is for the seminary to help care for these refugees. EGC has sent funds to a leader at the seminary to help provide food, water and basic care to these refugees, students and staff living there.
- Rev. Daniel Telfort is working on Bible translation and teaching seminary in Jacmel, about 75 miles outside of Port-au-Prince. EGC will provide funds to help Rev. Telfort assist students in need in Jacmel.
- EGC has provided support to a missionary who works in the mountains of Haiti. Several of the students she is working with were severely injured in the earthquake, and EGC has made a gift to help with their care.
- Haitian refugees who have come to the United States have been offered special “temporary protected status.” However, there are application fees and legal costs associated with this. EGC plans to help individuals with the application fees and provide other support to help local Haitians connected with partner churches attain this status.
- Pastor Sol has relationships with many pastors in Haiti who are dealing with the aftermath of this crisis. EGC will provide some support to these pastors as we are able.
- The earthquake destroyed many church buildings. It will take years to rebuild, but these buildings are important to the strength and growth of Christianity in the region. Pastor Sol would like to work with a team of local leaders in Haiti to assess and document the damage to local church buildings with the help of EGC researchers.
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Are you a local pastor or youth worker? If so, the BEC needs your help!
Posted: November 6, 2009
Information: Ruth Wong, Director of Boston Education Collaborative, rwong[at]egc.org, 617-262-4567 x194
The Boston Education Collaborative (BEC) at Emmanuel Gospel Center is a program that focuses on supporting churches in work related to education. Working with churches and schools, our mission is to empower underserved urban youth with the education they need for transformation – in their lives and in their communities. (Find out more about the BEC below.)
The BEC is conducting a church survey to find out more about churches' engagement and perspectives on educational programs. If you are a pastor or youth worker, please fill out a short survey by clicking here. It should take about 5-10 minutes to complete. Thank you in advance for taking the time to do this. Your feedback will be a tremendous help to the BEC!
If you have questions, please contact Ruth Wong, BEC Director, at rwong[at]egc.org or 617-262-4567 x194.
More about the BEC:
The BEC strategically engages churches, schools, colleges, and educators to motivate and support underserved urban youth in gaining the skills they need to become successful, responsible individuals who have a positive impact on the city and future generations of students. Building upon educational research and needs assessments, we provide resources, develop programs and build partnerships for meeting the educational needs of urban youth, especially as they seek to complete high school, pursue and complete post-secondary education, and return to serve in the city after graduation. We seek to support churches through strengthening existing programs, starting new initiatives, evaluating the short- and long-term impact of the programs, and hosting networking, learning and reflection sessions.
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Volunteer Financial Manager Needed
Posted: Sept 24, 2009
Information: Jeff Bass, jbass[at]egc.org, 617-262-4567 x165
The Emmanuel Gospel Center seeks a volunteer financial manager to help us with budgets and other financial management priorities. All of our ministries--and EGC generally--would benefit from more accurate and timelier financial analysis and reporting. Current staff does not have the time or training to do this work effectively, and additional expertise would be valued. This work provides an opportunity for the right person to make a significant contribution to EGC, its staff and mission.
The Financial Manager will work with the Executive Director, Senior Program Director, Program Directors and accounting staff to understand the Center’s finances overall and by program. Work will include developing and analyzing budgets, making projections, identifying trends, training, and giving relevant feedback and advice.
Download full job description here (Word doc).
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Starlight Walkathon 2009
Posted: August 3, 2009
Information: Melissa Kirkwood, 617-262-4567 x182, mkirkwood[at]egc.org
Saturday, October 3, 2009 | 9 AM
Blackstone Park, South End, Boston
(between Shawmut and Washington Streets)
Join us for the very first Starlight Walkathon on Oct. 3, 2009 as we walk the streets of Boston and Cambridge to raise awareness and understanding around homelessness, connect with churches to actively engage in relationship with those in their community and raise funds to continue the work of Starlight!
Learn or Register Online as an Individual or Team HERE!
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Volunteer painters needed!
Our building is in need of some re-painting! Can you or your small group help?
Posted: July 6, 2009
Information: Michele Mitsumori, 617-262-4567 x212, mmitsumori[at]egc.org
 EGC is looking for a volunteer team of skilled painters! The paint around our window sills in particular and other areas (around doors—anywhere with paint) is peeling and in bad shape. We'd love to have some folks come to (1) scrape of the old paint and (2) put on new paint. If anyone would like to donate paint and/or supplies, that would be a huge blessing as well. (Because we are a heritage building, however, we are limited to a range of shades determined by Boston.)
It's possible that ordinary folks could do the first floor, but it might be good to have teams with at least one experienced team leader (like a professional painter) to help with the second and third floors, which would probably involve the use of ladders.
We’d love it if a small group could offer to own a segment of the project, such as committing to repaint one section from start to finish, and be able to offer their own expertise so that we wouldn't have to project manage.
If you think you or a group from your church can help in any way, please contact Michele Mitsumori, Operations Manager, at 617-262-4567 x212 or mmitsumori[at]egc.org.
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EGC is going to Korea in March 2010, and you can go too!
Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about prayer from Korean believers
Posted: May 27, 2009
Information: Dana Wade, 617-262-4567 x113, dwade[at]egc.org
Join with pastors and prayer leaders from Metro Boston on a visit to Korea March 15-23, 2010 to join with and learn from Korean prayer warriors!
For decades, Emmanuel Gospel Center’s interest regarding Christian vitality has led us to explore many aspects and expressions of the church within Metro Boston and New England, especially with regard to long-term, Kingdom growth dynamics. As we observe how the vital Christianity of the Global South contributes to the “Quiet Revival” in Boston (the dramatic increase in the number of churches, particularly immigrant and storefront churches, in Boston in the last 40 years), we also sense an increasing need to explore the dynamics of the church in other cities and nations experiencing what some would consider “major revivals.” Rather than being an isolated and independent occurrence, we believe it’s more likely that the vitality of the church in Boston is interrelated to vital Christianity in multiple places around the world.
Revival swept the Korean peninsula 100 years ago. Since then, Korea has experienced unprecedented Kingdom growth. Today, almost 1/3 of South Koreans are Christians. Many believers attend early morning prayer services before heading off to work.
EGC is organizing a trip to Korea in March 2010 for pastors and lay leaders from Metro Boston. The Korea Prayer Trip and Learning Team will explore and experience the unique understanding and application of prayer within the Korean church and consider what bearing this might have on the vitality of urban churches and communities in New England. Dr. Elijah Kim, director of EGC’s Vitality Project, will lead the trip, helping to facilitate meetings with leaders of churches in Seoul that share a deep commitment to prayer. The trip will provide participants with an opportunity to see and experience first-hand a country that has an anointing of prayer.
For more details and to learn how you can register, visit the Korea Prayer Trip & Learning Team website at www.egc.org/korea2010/.
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Did you miss the EGC Dinner, or do you want to see the 70 Years Movie of hear Jeff's talk again?
Posted: March 2009
Information: Grace Lee, 617-262-4567 x178, glee[at]egc.org
Check out the 2009 EGC Dinner website to find out how
you can do both!
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There's No Stoppin' 'Em Now.Starlight's 2009 Boston Marathon Runners!!
Posted: February 6, 2009
Information: Liza Cagua-Koo, 617-262-4567 x169, lcagua-koo[at]egc.org
Alex Grant and Stephen Comer are running the 2009 Boston Marathon for Starlight Ministries. Stephen Comer and Alex Grant will be competing in that famous journey from Hopkinton to the Back Bay as they run the 2009 Boston Marathon on April 20 on behalf of Starlight and individuals grappling with homelessness!
The two are receiving EGC’s official runners numbers, courtesy of John Hancock Financial Services, and each of them is working to raise at least $3,000 for Starlight. Please join us in praying for and supporting Steve and Alex as they train, raise money, and run!
If you would like to support them or learn more, check out our runners web page.
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Where is EGC headed in our rapidly changing world? Find out at this year's EGC Annual Dinner!
Posted: February 6, 2009
Information: Grace Lee, 617.262.4567 x178, glee[at]egc.org
Come learn about the exciting times ahead at this year’s EGC Annual Dinner, 70+!
Saturday, March 21, 2009 • 5 to 8:30 pm
Our Lady of Cedars of Lebanon Church (Jamaica Plain)
You won't want to miss this!
+ Great food & desserts
+ Meet and talk to EGC Staff and Board
+ Silent Auction
+ Lots of networking opportunities
Here's what people are saying about EGC's Annual Dinner:
“I make a point to attend EGC’s dinner each year because you get to know the staff personally and see firsthand the difference that each ministry is making in Boston. I know that my support is helping the city be a better place to live in and that God’s hand is guiding the organization to make a lasting impact.” —Amy Malkemes, Vision New England
“The EGC Annual Dinner has become a yearly tradition and a highlight for my wife and me. Not only do we get to support a great ministry and mission, but we also get to connect with a denominationally and ethically diverse Body of Christ from in and around Boston while enjoying great food and fellowship. We think that it is a celebration of what heaven will look and feel like.” —John Cissel, Cornerstone Advisory Services
Be sure to visit the 2009 EGC Dinner webpage for updates and more information: www.egc.org/dinner. For more information, contact Grace Lee at 617.262.4567 x 178 or glee[at]egc.org.
Looking for news releases from previous years? Find them here.
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