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Church Certification Program Our Goal: 5 programs in 12,000 churches; totaling 60,000 programs

Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr.

Bishop Edwin C. Bass, President

The critical work of the Church has been dramatically reshaped by the vision that God gave Bishop Charles Edward Blake. He has redefined what we do as a church and encouraged every pastor to rethink how we, the Church, and the communities we serve, can live more abundantly. Bishop Blake remarked, “God has called me to challenge the Church to act aggressively today to ensure a better tomorrow for the Church and for the millions who will blessed through the work of the Church. I can clearly see a better tomorrow for our churches, our membership and the communities we serve. To get there, we must immediately harness our collective power and focus it on a common goal: improving the quality of life in the communities we serve. We have no time to waste. We can, we must, make the commitment to assist people with living in time without losing our focus on preparing them for eternity. To that end, I am calling on every member of the Church to give the fullest cooperation to the work of COGIC Urban Initiatives. We must act as though our future depends on it, because indeed it does.”

Church Certification Program CONTENTS Education ...................................................................................................................................... 7 Economic Development .........................................................................................................19 Crime Prevention .................................................................................................................. 123 Family ....................................................................................................................................... 131 Financial Literacy ................................................................................................................. 177 COGIC Urban Initiative Nights........................................................................................... 257 Scholastic Motivation Ministries ..................................................................................... 277 Church Certification Program Request Form .............................................................. 283

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Bishop Edwin C. Bass President 12220 Fontaine Lane St. Louis, MO 63138 (314) 601-1355 [email protected]

EDUCATION  ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT  CRIME REDUCTION  FAMILY  FINANCIAL LITERACY

THE COGIC URBAN INITIATIVE CHURCH CERTIFICATION PROGRAM Commencing today, September 4, 2013, the Church of God In Christ will offer every qualifying local congregation the opportunity to become a COGIC Urban Initiatives Certified Church. This important certification validates the community engagement of local pastors and churches, documents participation in at least one program in each of the five initiative areas and qualifies that local church for consideration if and when COGIC Urban Initiatives is able to distribute funding:     

Education Economic Development Crime Prevention/Reduction Family Enhancement Financial Literacy

Upon achieving certification status by providing the necessary documentation, each participating congregation will receive the Official Certificate of Certification signed by the Presiding Bishop and the President of COGIC Urban Initiatives. In addition, the church will receive a commemorative plaque for prominent display informing the community that this congregation is highly invested in the social well-being of the community. Importantly, the name of the pastor and the church will be registered on the COGIC website, proclaiming their status as a certified church. Once a jurisdiction has at least 50% of churches certified, the jurisdiction will be certified as well. Special recognition will be given to the pastor, and his bishop, of the first church to achieve certification status. As COGIC Urban Initiatives continues to expand and develop, the certification process will become an indispensable tool for tracking the number of programs offered by our churches collectively. The Presiding Bishop has set a goal of one program in each category for each of our 12,000 churches, totaling 60,000 programs. Additionally, we will identify and select candidates from the Official Certification Roster whenever tangible opportunities for funding local church initiatives become available to us. To begin the certification process, each church must complete and submit required forms included in this package. The forms will document existing community initiatives sponsored by the church. This package is designed to assist those churches with limited or no existing programs. It includes some basic start-up programs, which can be implemented easily at little or no cost. Each pastor is encouraged to name a Local Church Coordinator to assist with implementation. Be sure to e-mail your Jurisdictional Coordinator the contact information for your Local Church Coordinator so that person can be trained. Bishop Edwin C. Bass President COGIC Urban Initiatives 2

Paula C. Smith-Hearn Executive Vice President 12220 Fontaine Lane St. Louis, MO 63138 (314) 537*6373 [email protected]

EDUCATION  ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT  CRIME REDUCTION  FAMILY  FINANCIAL LITERACY

As Executive Vice President of COGIC Urban Initiatives, in addition to serving as the second in command, I have been tasked with the responsibility of managing a diverse staff responsible for the timely and effective delivery of programs to our churches throughout the country. Delivering programs to over 12,000 COGIC churches is a tremendous challenge even in the midst of the greatest information technology revolution the world has ever known. Just like in corporate America, we want to utilize the most effective tools in our unending quest to delivering excellent training to you. To achieve our goal of reaching our churches as quickly as possible, we will be posting the programs listed in this manual on the COGIC website under COGIC Urban Initiatives Ministry button. As a critical next step, we are in the process of building our Learning/Content Management System (LMS), which will be utilized to deliver external resources such as online classes, course materials, videos and articles. For those wishing to implement COGIC Urban Initiatives Programs within their local church, the LMS will provide easy access to all information necessary for implementation. The system will also allow us to efficiently track the specific COGIC Urban Initiatives work of each church and qualification for the COGIC Urban Initiatives Certification Program. As we move forward we plan to deliver instructor led, mobile, conference call and web training. We will also be introducing a webinar site with an increased conference line capacity where participants in various meetings can listen as well as ask questions and receive immediate responses. Our plans assume access to the internet. We are aware that some of our churches do not have computers and may not even have assistance from members that are computer literate. The good news is that libraries across our country not only provide free access to internet, but many of them offer free computer courses which can be used to train church staff. We encourage all pastor and those that support their pastors to become computer literate as quickly as possible in an effort to take maximum advantage of the ever expanding array of programs being offered. Evangelist Paula C. Hearn Executive Vice President COGIC Urban Initiatives

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Building healthy individuals, families and communities for a successful future

Bishop Edwin C. Bass President

Evangelist Paula C. Smith Hearn Executive Vice President VICE PRESIDENTS

Dr. Valda Slack

Missionary Elizabeth Wilson

Dr. Milton Rochford

DIRECTORS

Pastor Clint Horn 4

Pastor Wayne Cobb

Brother Ulish Booker

Supt. Michael Eaddy

EXECUTIVE ADMIN. ASSISTANT

Sister Kimberly Scott-Brown

Building healthy individuals, families and communities for a successful future

COGIC Urban Initiatives Advisory Board Bishop P. A. Brooks Bishop Jerry W. Macklin Bishop George D. McKinnney Bishop J. Drew Sheard Bishop Lawrence M. Wooten Bishop Prince E. Bryant Bishop William T. Cahoon Bishop Malcolm W. Coby Bishop Joe L. Ealy Bishop J.C. Gilkey Bishop Gary Hall, Sr. Bishop G. Wesley Hardy Bishop Roger Jones Bishop Charles H. McClelland Bishop Ernest C. Morris, Sr. Bishop Benjamin J. Ravenel, Sr. Bishop Edward Robinson Bishop LaDell Thomas, Jr. Bishop R. J. Ward Mother Willie Mae Rivers Mother Barbara McCoo Lewis Attorney Barbara J. McKinney Supt. Warren Dorris Ms. Tunua Thrash 5

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EDUCATION Educational Resource Center Bishop’s National Scholars Chess Initiative

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EDUCATION Program Name – Creating Educational Resource Centers for Local Ministries Description of Program The Educational Resource Center is designed to provide educational resources such as practice testing materials (SAT, ACT, FCAT/PARCC, etc), Financial Aid and Scholarship information, hands-on manipulatives, and reading books for various Lexile levels (reading levels). Benefits of Program The Educational Resource Center is an avenue for local churches to build partnerships with local schools, community, families and parents, in particular. Through the Educational Resource Center, benefits are to:      

Establish a dialogue with the community by providing families a one-on-one opportunity to gain answers to their questions regarding education opportunity and options Help children develop the life-long skills and resources needed to be productive citizens Build a more positive community with the local church as a relevant entity for maximal access to education services Involve members of the home environment in student learning and support for the learner Ensure up-to-date changes are available to the community Empower families!

Preparation 1. Assess educator expertise in the local church. Tap as Education Initiative Chair. 2. Conduct an Assessment Need Survey within the local church for input of what families may find beneficial. 3. Gather resources from the local schools such as, books, reading strategy information, math fluency, handouts, manipulatives, etc. 4. Contact local colleges for financial aid and scholarship information. 5. Develop a schedule/rotation of teacher volunteers to ensure consistent availability is present. 6. Educational Initiative Chair will contact local schools to identify partnership opportunities, i.e., how to ensure currency, volunteer, speaking with the staff. Implementation Steps for Resource Center 1. Select a contact/lead person in your church and establish a group who will facilitate the process and act as your Professional Learning Committee (PLC). 2. Determine where resources for the families will be placed in your facility. 3. Lead person will contact local schools for resources, and then gather and organize the resources based on grade levels. (When contacting the schools ask for the Curriculum Resource Teacher (CRT), Parent Resource Liaison, and or Parental Involvement Coordinator) Typically your Title I 8

Schools or identified schools based on Economic status from each individual state will have a designated contact person. 4. Your most helpful resource will be your child care teachers, tutors, and faculty who have resources to donate such as books, manipulatives, math fluency, handouts, and reading strategies. 5. Don’t hesitate to ask school/faculty for any materials they have that are simply not being used. 6. Develop a schedule designating when the resource center is available to the public. Determine if it will be open weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, etc. 7. Post the dates along with times/hours of operation. 8. Watch your resource center grow! 9. Recruit willing workers. 10. Expand your services by providing direct assistance to parents/guardians (listening, problemsolving, resource identification and referrals). 11. Offer information sessions for parents, school staff and community, and promote parent/professional partnerships. If you’re unsuccessful in gathering resources from the schools, contact local businesses and inquire by letter using your church letter head [with the approval of your pastor] to ask those businesses to partner with the local church in its Education Initiative by providing donations. Make sure that the letter clearly states that the goal of the Education Initiative is to provide the types of resources to families that will ultimately increase student achievement in your local community.

Please direct your questions to your COGIC Urban Initiatives Jurisdictional Coordinator. Dr. Valda L. Slack, Vice President, Education [email protected] (386) 846-0584

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EDUCATION Program Name – Bishop's National Scholars Chess Initiative Website Address – www.ymcac.com Description of Program The Bishop's National Scholars Chess Initiative (BNSCI) will enable our K-12 students to experience cognitive and life skills benefits associated with chess. BNSCI will facilitate in the development of jurisdictional and local chess fellowships. These fellowships, along with participating COGIC schools will be provided a chess curriculum, created by the Education Curriculum Development Team, utilizing both live and online instruction. BNSCI”s national website will aide in coordination, consistency of skills delivery, communications and interactive participation for students. Through academic performance, students will be able to earn inclusion on the Bishop's National Chess Scholars Roll. Benefits of Program Chess makes children smarter! Research conducted in the United States and Canada shows increased standardized scores in both English and Math for students involved in Chess (Dauvergne, 2000; Celone, 2004). It teaches them to focus, visualize, think ahead, weigh options, analyze concretely, think abstractly, plan and judge multiple considerations simultaneously. For children with adjustment issues, chess has led to increased motivation, improved behavior, better self-image, and even improved attendance. Chess provides a positive social outlet, a wholesome recreational activity that can be easily learned and enjoyed at any age. Implementation Steps Identify interested COGIC schools/institutes Identify Instructors to liaise with Education’s Chess Initiative Coordinator Develop an interactive website Establish jurisdictional and local fellowships Deliver Instructors’ orientation Begin chess instruction utilizing BNSCI curriculum Direct state and national competitions, i.e., Master Simuls, Blitz & 4-way chess exhibitions and more 8. Establish the Bishop's National Chess Scholars Roll 9. Convene Bishop's National Scholars Chess Camps 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Please direct your questions to your COGIC Urban Initiatives Jurisdictional Coordinator. Dr. Valda L. Slack, Vice President, Education [email protected] (386) 846-0584 10

THE NATIONAL BISHOP’S CHESS SCHOLARS INITIATIVE

COGIC URBAN INITIATIVES, Inc. EDUCATION

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THE NATIONAL BISHOP’S CHESS SCHOLARS INITIATIVE

THE PROGRAM The Bishop’s National Scholars Chess Initiative is a program designed to promote educational excellence, while enabling COGIC youth in grades K-12 to experience cognitive, social and life skill benefits associated with chess. The National Bishop’s Chess Scholars Fellowship (NBCSF) is the national administrative body of the initiative. NBCSF will facilitate the development of jurisdiction and local church fellowships as well as COGIC school fellowships. NBCSF develops an interactive website which aids in the coordination, consistency of skills delivery, communication and interactive participation for students. Delivered using both live and online instruction, the NBCSF curriculum enables students to earn inclusion onto the Bishop’s Chess Scholars Honor Roll, as well as chess scholarships based on academic performance.

OBJECTIVES Through chess, COGIC youth enhance their ability to think critically, analyze situations and strategically resolve problems ultimately leading to academic success. Other goals that are achievable through the art of chess include:     

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Increased learning capacity or creating better thinkers Ability to resolve conflicts peacefully Improved personal relationships and social interaction Improved ability for focus and concentration Responsibility

THE BENEFITS Chess is widely believed to increase “mental muscle.” The academic benefits of the game appear to be extensive. Chess is part of the curricula in nearly thirty (30) countries. In Venezuela, Iceland, Russia, Italy, Greece, Israel, China, Brazil and other countries, chess is a subject in all public schools. The mathematics curriculum in New Brunswick, Canada uses chess to teach logic and problem solving in grades 2-7. Using this curriculum the average solving score increased from 62% to 81% per student. Chess also strengthens mathematical, language, and reading skills. Below are some of the most critical benefits that chess can provide to a child:     

Develop analytical, synthetic and decision-making skills, which they can transfer to real life. Learn to engage in deep and thorough chess research which helps to build their confidence in their ability to do academic research. Help children gain insights into the nature of competition promoting positive competitive behaviors which include fair play and good sportsmanship. When youngsters play chess they must call upon higher-order thinking skills, analyze actions and consequences, and visualize future possibilities. In countries where chess is offered widely in schools, students exhibit excellence in the ability to recognize complex patterns and consequently excel in math and science.

THE COMPONENTS This initiative consists of the following five components: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

National Bishop’s Chess Scholars Interactive Website Establishment Of Jurisdiction, Local Church And School Fellowships Organization Of National, State, And Jurisdiction Competitions Summer Youth Chess Camps Honor Roll And Collegiate Chess Scholarship Awards

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Bishop’s Chess Scholars Interactive Website The interactive website enables the initiative administrators to:        

Provide two-way communications with jurisdiction chess coordinators. Disseminate information (e.g. calendar of events, highlights, activities, achievements, etc.) to fellowship members throughout the country. Display national honor roll and report other academic achievements of participating youth. Provide for online registration. Maintain match history and rating information for participants. Provide online chess instruction, drills, puzzles and other activities. Facilitate online chess play between fellowship members in other cities and states. Place online fellowship and individual order for chess equipment, books, supplies; and much more.

How to Establish a CHESS FELLOWSHIP in Your Ministry A chess fellowship is a designation of COGIC Urban Initiatives for Education administrative body provides oversight for fellowship guidelines, tips, and support to the Jurisdiction, local and school fellowships. The chess fellowship is an organized group of the local church that meets twice per week for the purpose of teaching and learning chess in a safe, Christian environment. While an emphasis is placed on enhancing the critical thinking skills of the student, the fellowship is also inter-generational and open to all ages. The fellowships introduced in phases - bring the young, elderly, and families together for an enjoyable, learning experience. The pastor will energetically launch Phase 1 of the Bishop's Chess Scholars Honor Roll. The pastor begins by identifying and appointing a Fellowship Coordinator from the congregation. The Coordinator will be guided through this process by a designated COGIC UI – Education associate. The Chess Coordinator needs no chess knowledge.

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The Fellowship Coordinator will be responsible for the following organizational activities: • Identify a chess leader. This is a person who has a good understanding of chess. While the chess leader designee does not have to be instructor level, he or she must pass an online basic chess skills test on the NBCSF site. • Conduct a two to three week recruitment drive to obtain members. • Assist members with the on-line registration process. The NBCSF website will host registration, provide a helpline, and engage on Facebook. • Register the Fellowships on-line on the NBCSF website. • Secure the Fellowship Educational startup chess kit on-line at the NBCSF website. Kits consists of instructional board, instructor’s manual, student workbook, beginner’s DVD, chess curriculum, tournament sets, clocks, Fellowship Guidelines Manual and notation sheets. • Liaise with NBCSF until September 1, 2014, at which time state coordinators will be activated. • Convene fellowship sessions. For example, one might hold a Thursday fellowship (youth session) 5:30 pm– 8:30 pm and a Saturday fellowship (family session) 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm. • Coordinator may select an assistant, as well. During Phase 2 of the program, the Coordinator will be responsible for submitting candidates and grades for the Bishop's Chess Scholars Honor Roll to NBCSF. NBCSF will assist fellowships in locating instructors for tournament preparation, prior to Phase 2. During Phase 3, the Coordinator will be responsible for submitting tournament results to NBCSF. Once fellowships begin, Coordinator and chess leader will participate in an elementary introduction to chess on DVD. Members will be able to reinforce steps on NBCSF site. COGIC UI-Education will provide lessons on an embedded web site. Drills, quizzes and puzzles that stimulate critical chinking will also be provided.

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Registration The registration process will be completed on-line on the NBCSF official website beginning June 15th. The fellowship will first register. Members of the fellowship will register under the affiliated fellowship (see fellowship website). Information needed to register a fellowship includes: Names of:

Church, Address, Phone Pastor’s Name Fellowship Coordinator Jurisdiction Prelate

All fellowships must register with the NBCSF (governing body) to participate in jurisdiction and national fellowship activities. All individual members will receive a COGIC UI – Education national fellowship membership card. There will be an annual administrative fee. This fee will be waived for fellowships registered during initial launch, that is, between June 15th and by the end of the AIM Convention or July 5th. Fellowships that register between July 6 and the Holy Convocation will do so at extra consideration. Local Churches will secure an Educational Chess Startup Kit for a nominal cost at the time of registration.

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Phase Timeline The program is being introduced in five phases. Phase 1 June 2013

Establish chess fellowships in local churches, districts and jurisdictions. Critical Chess For Critical Thinking Series Available on UI Website

July 2013

Identify an appoint Jurisdiction Chess Fellowship Coordinators Roll out the “Why Chess” Awareness Campaign Critical Chess For Critical Thinking Presentation in Selected Markets Featuring Grand Master of Chess

Phase 2 September 2013

Establish chess programs in COGIC Private & Charter Schools. Start to monitor academic performance of students.

October 2013

Introduce tournament preparation at local fellowships

Phase 3 January 2014

Begin chess with Senior Citizens Project

Phase 4 March 2014

State Competitions begin

July 2014

National Competitions begin Recognition of the 1st Bishop Chess Scholars Honor Roll

Phase 5 August 2014

Summer Scholars Chess Camp-Featuring 1st Grand Master of African Descent

November 2014

National Chess Scholarship Fundraiser

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Features Chess fellowships are encouraged to work closely with its COGIC Urban Initiatives for Education administrative body to benefit from the myriad of services and activities available. These include:       

Organized Scholastic Competitions Collaboration with internationally renowned Chess Consultants who will provide a unique scope of services Annual national, jurisdictional and state level tournaments Certification by the United States Chess Federation On-line training and live workshops for instructors and chess coordinators Regional Youth Chess Camps University and Collegiate Chess Scholarship Awards

EPILOGUE COGIC Urban Initiatives, Inc. - Education is delighted to feature The Bishop’s National Scholars Chess Initiative program. This unique offering develops critical thinking. Critical thinkers excel at every level – specifically: math and science. Mathematicians and scientists are world changers. World changers become model citizens who live comfortably as they solve problems. Expect The Bishop’s National Scholars Chess Initiative program to benefit the community at many levels, promoting educational excellence, providing a structured environment for Christian fellowship, and friendly competitive interaction. This program affords students the opportunity for both intellectual and spiritual growth as facilitators use the game of chess as a tool to reinforce illustrative lessons in academia and biblical kingdom principles for all participants.

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COGIC Housing Initiative COGIC Job Club & Resource Center

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COGIC HOUSING INITIATIVE Program Name – COGIC Housing Initiative: HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Agency Website Address – www.hud.gov/offices/fbci Description of Program CUI works with the Department of Housing & Urban Development to help meet the demands of the current housing industry by increasing homeownership or assisting those at risk of foreclosure by becoming a HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Benefits of Program HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Agencies help families understand the home purchasing process, how to get budgeting and credit problems fixed, and how to avoid predatory lending practices. These agencies can also encourage lenders and other housing organizations to make homeownership possible for people who need lower down payments and more flexible underwriting than permitted by conventional markets. Implementation Steps 1. 2. 3. 4.

Acquire a 501(c)3 Tax Exempt Status Design a Housing Counseling Plan (samples available on the CUI resource website) Identify your resources to run a successful housing counseling program Get started-evaluate your present program structure. You must have a track record of running a successful program for at least a year to be HUD-approved. 5. Focus on your community – HUD requires you serve the community in which you are located 6. Complete and return the CUI Housing Initiative Form 7. For detailed information and additional requirements visit www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/hccprof13.cfm 8. Participate in bi-weekly CUI Housing conference calls 9. Work with HUD & CUI to develop your Housing Initiative 10. Participate in an annual CUI Housing symposium

Please direct your questions to your COGIC Urban Initiatives Jurisdictional Coordinator. Elizabeth W. Wilson, Vice President, Economic Development [email protected] (404) 344-2601

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Elizabeth W. Wilson Vice President, Economic Development 3695F Cascade Road #1124 Atlanta, Georgia 30331 (404) 344-2601 [email protected]

EDUCATION  ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT  CRIME PREVENTION  FAMILY  FINANCIAL LITERACY

COGIC HOUSING INITIATIVE REGISTRATION FORM CONTACT INFORMATION

Job Club Name: Contact First Name:

Last Name:

Phone:

State:

ZIP Code:

Address: City:

CHURCH INFORMATION

Church Name: Pastor Name: Phone:

E-mail:

Fax:

City:

State:

ZIP Code:

Bishop:

Jurisdiction: JOB CLUB INFORMATION

What services will you provide: (Please check all that apply) Home Ownership Preparation:

Home Buying

Housing Counseling Agency

Credit Counseling:

Foreclosure Assistance

Rental Assistance

Home Rehabilitation

Other services:

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COGIC HOUSING INITIATIVE REGISTRATION FORM SECOND CONTACT INFORMATION

Name: Address: Phone:

E-mail:

Fax:

City:

State:

ZIP Code:

Position: JOB CLUB TRAININGS ATTENDED

COGIC Job Club Webinar:

Date:

Job Club Training Onsite:

Date:

Job Club Consultation:

Date: SIGNATURES

I certify I am the contact person for the COGIC Housing Initiative listed above and will work with the COGIC Urban Initiatives Team and the Department of Housing and Urban Development to create homeownership opportunities for my congregation and my community. Name of applicant:

Date:

Signature of Applicant:

Date:

Please return completed COGIC Housing Initiative Registration Form to: Elizabeth W. Wilson Vice President, Economic Development Email: [email protected] Fax: (404) 344-2601

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COGIC JOB CLUB & RESOURCE CENTER* Program Name – COGIC Job Clubs & Resource Centers* Website Address – www.dol.gov/jobclubs/ Description of Program CUI works with the Department of Labor to create COGIC Job Clubs in churches across the country to assist job seekers and business startups. These centers also host ongoing local job fairs and provide apprentice match-ups and internships with established businesses. Benefits of program COGIC Job Club and Resource Centers based at religious institutions, community colleges, and community-based organizations offer an opportunity for unemployed individuals to come together and share professional networks, learn the latest job search techniques, and receive emotional support. The Department of Labor's Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships recently launched a new project to connect with job clubs and ministries and facilitate partnerships between job clubs and the workforce investment system, including One-Stop Career Centers, community colleges, and nonprofit service organizations Implementation Steps 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Name the Club (Include your Jurisdiction) Identify a Contact person who will attend training Attend Job Club Training (Webinar or in person) Complete CUI Job Club Initiation Form Join the CoP: www.dol.gov/jobclubs Participate in bi-weekly DOL conference calls Work with DOL & CUI to start a new job club Work with DOL & CUI to develop new local partnerships for your club Participate in an annual symposium

*Job Clubs go by many names, such as Career Ministries, Networking Groups, Job Search Groups, Work Search Roundtables, Transitioners, and more. Please direct your questions to your COGIC Urban Initiatives Jurisdictional Coordinator. Elizabeth W. Wilson, Vice President, Economic Development [email protected] (404) 344-2601

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Elizabeth W. Wilson Vice President, Economic Development 3695F Cascade Road #1124 Atlanta, Georgia 30331 (404) 344-2601 [email protected]

EDUCATION  ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT  CRIME PREVENTION  FAMILY  FINANCIAL LITERACY

COGIC JOB CLUB REGISTRATION FORM CONTACT INFORMATION

Job Club Name: Contact First Name:

Last Name:

Phone:

State:

ZIP Code:

Address: City:

CHURCH INFORMATION

Church Name: Pastor Name: Phone:

E-mail:

Fax:

City:

State:

ZIP Code:

Bishop:

Jurisdiction: JOB CLUB INFORMATION

What services will you provide: (Please check all that apply) Job Referrals:

Social Media

Job Fairs

Networking:

Resume Preparation

Training

Job Prep:

Other services:

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COGIC JOB CLUB REGISTRATION FORM SECOND CONTACT INFORMATION

Name: Address: Phone:

E-mail:

Fax:

City:

State:

ZIP Code:

Position: JOB CLUB TRAININGS ATTENDED

COGIC Job Club Webinar:

Date:

Job Club Training Onsite:

Date:

Job Club Consultation:

Date: SIGNATURES

I certify I am the contact person for the COGIC Job Club listed above and will work with the COGIC Urban Initiatives Team and the Department of Labor to create employment opportunities for my congregation and my community. Name of applicant:

Date:

Signature of Applicant:

Date:

Please return completed Job Club Registration Form to: Elizabeth W. Wilson Vice President, Economic Development Email: [email protected] Fax: (404) 344-2601

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CRIME PREVENTION Boots on the Ground Program Citiback Program

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CRIME PREVENTION Program Name – Boots on the Ground Description of Program “Boots On The Ground” is a non-judgmental; constructive engagement program used to reach the unreached and to church the unchurched in the neighborhood and surrounding community

Program Name – Citiback Model Description of Program This program is designed for crime prevention, intervention, and reintegration. There are ten implementation stages: 1. Neighborhood Exploration 2. Evaluation 3. Strategy & Estimation 4. Organization 5. Publication 6. Implementation 7. Reconciliation 8. Block and Civic Association participation 9. Public Demonstrations 10. Prevention Education

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Please direct your questions to your COGIC Urban Initiatives Jurisdictional Coordinator. Milton Rochford, Vice President, Crime Prevention [email protected] (516) 483-8729 124

First 4 steps towards overall goals 1st Month’s action plan is to “send out the spies”

1. Community Mapping – canvas your neighborhood and set up the geographical catchments area you will use to begin your BOOTS ON THE GROUND program.

2. Planning – plan and conduct a luncheon informational seminar, inviting all potential Christian workers.

volunteers and

3. Orientation Class – provide role playing sessions using the professional survey sheets. Learn the presentation and practice.

4. Site - go to designated site for the outreach and accomplish at least one block.

From this first endeavor you will discover the following:       

Is there an active Block Association Where is the local Police Precinct What is the racial composition Percentage of neighbors who actively attend church Percentage of neighbors who are inactive in church attendance What partnerships do we have in reaching the community Number of persons with pending crisis situations

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BOOTS ON THE GROUND “BOOTS ON THE GROUND” is a non-judgmental; constructive engagement program used to reach the unreached and to church the unchurched in the neighborhood and surrounding community STAGE 1: Para-chaplains, clergy, missionaries, evangelists and volunteers walk block-by-block meeting and greeting neighbors WE WILL:  

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work all safe haven component areas in the neighborhood and service in excess of 200 families use professional survey approaches with door-to-door visitation teams. In collaboration with civic associations we will organize block and tenant associations. We will mobilize community involvement, provide crisis intervention and inform residents about our safe haven programs; providing technical assistance and follow up of families and residents when warranted. coordinate our efforts in an interdisciplinary manner to assure a collaborative effort between providers and those we serve, thereby ruling out duplication of efforts. monitor the recipients of our program through case management services to ensure that our efforts are quantitative and efficacious. act as liaison between police and other law enforcement officials and the community for the purpose of improving relations. work with faith based religious organizations and clergy to recruit, train, certify and deploy volunteers to assist in the implementation and execution of our program. assist civic associations and the community based organizations as they “weed” out negative influences from the community and “seed” in positive influences through partnership efforts. set-up training classes for volunteers from faith based and secular organizations to assist with initiating crisis intervention strategies. institute a pastoral care community re-entry program in neighborhood correctional facilities for ex-offenders leaving the system. Our goal is to reduce the recidivism rate by 30%, utilizing family support and intervention strategies.

THEME: “HELP for the hopeless and HOPE for the helpless”

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CITIBACK MODEL For Crime Prevention, Intervention, and Reintegration THE TEN STAGE COMMUNITY PARACHAPLAINS PROGRAM 1. NEIGHBORHOOD EXPLORATION  Designation of the executive parachaplains team consisting of a Chaplaincy Director Trainee, a provisional Helps Coordinator, a Program Taskforce Leader and a Prayer Coordinator.  Exploration of the areas designated for the program.  Chaplains’ consecration of the community (1Timothy 2:1-8).  Chaplains, clergy and volunteers walk block by block meeting and greeting neighbors.  Dissimilation of information regarding the “Citiback Community Chaplains” Program (CCP Program)” goals. 2. EVALUATION  Demographic study of the community.  Resource analysis: human, financial, spiritual, economical.  Assessments of similar programs.  Consult other professional regarding the feasibility of executing the different components of the program. 3. STRATEGY & ESTIMATION  Participants, officials and other professionals will inform us of the nature of their particular operations and the category of training which they will provide us in order that we may coordinate our endeavors with them properly.  A meeting will be scheduled with the main proponents of the CCP (clergy, community activists, social workers, police officials, etc.).  Establish a date for training of potential volunteer chaplains and the designated administrators of the CCP.  Modify the program structure based on the feedback of the consultants and advisors. 4. ORGANIZATION  Arrange for an orientation session with the law enforcement officials to acquire an understanding of their operational guidelines. This will enable the chaplains and other volunteers to work with the powers that be with mutual respect.  The designees of all categories of the CCP will begin segmented training with regards to their function within the organization. The chaplains training will include but not be limited to the following:

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The Volunteer Level: Three months of intensive teaching and training via fieldwork activity with a certified group. The Para-Chaplain Level: Three months of fieldwork assignments under professional activity a certified group. The Certification Level: Demonstrate the ability to organize, train and lead an outreach group. The Professional Level: Career ladder training pursuant to a salaried position in Chaplaincy. 5. PUBLICATION A. Utilization of all means to introduce the CCP program to the General public (its Purpose, Objectives and Goals). B. Saturation of the target area of operation with leaflets, pamphlets, Radio, sound bites, etc. C. Arrange a meeting date for the respective neighborhood residents to be introduced to the program and be given an opportunity for dialogue with respect to their anticipated participation. All main proponents of the CCP will be involved. D. A questionnaire will distributed consisting of demographical and biographical questions, whose information will enable us to ascertain the level of skills and qualifications of potential CCP workers. E. Participant officials of the CCP will provide orientation to their areas of expertise as it relates to the goals and objectives of our operation. 6. IMPLEMENTATION A. Those who have been trained as administrators, directors and volunteers of the CCP Program will launch the initial phases of CCP in conjunction with all departmental entities and staff (clerical, transportation units, visitation teams, etc.) B. Infiltration and identification of the neighborhood residents via area census, which will result in a prospect, file development. C. Three modes of visitation will ensue:  The Social centered visit.  The Chaplain centered visit.  The Clergy centered visit. 7. RECONCILIATION    

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Establishment of neighborhood covenant groups. Establishment of the Fun Day School concept for youth. Initiation of the Colportage work concept. Institution of the Home Mission Program concept.

8. BLOCK AND CIVIC ASSOCIATION PARTICIPATION  Voter Registration  Housing Rehabilitation and restoration  Street repairs, and general neighborhood improvement (cutting of grass, property maintenance, clean-up operations at abandoned dwellings, extra lighting where applicable, etc.)  Establishment of on-going Urban renewal goals.  Curfews implemented when essential. 9. PUBLIC DEMONSTRATIONS  Street Rallies  Youth Rallies  Anti-Drug and Anti-Crime Rallies  Prayer Vigils  Cadet youth marches and recruitment youth for Fun Day school involvement  Outdoor Mission Campaigns and street closing rallies. 10. PREVENTION EDUCATION In-house public sensitization and informational sessions held (topical workshops, seminars, feminars, meninars, films, video presentations, etc.), all geared to either prevent or resolve the myriads of social, familial, spiritual and other problems.

“THE CHURCH IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR NEIGHBORS TO TAKE THE “CITIBACK”

Copyright © 1993 All Saints Chaplaincy Academy All Rights Reserved No part of this dissertation may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any for or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise without prior permission of the publishers. All Saints Chaplaincy Academy Dr. Milton E. Rochford, CEO 102 Laurel Avenue Hempstead, New York 11550 (516) 483-8729 [email protected]

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FAMILY Program Name – Double Duty Dads Website Address – http://store.fatherhood.org/c-51-dads-as-mentors.aspx http://www.fatherhood.org/doubledutydads Description of Program National Fatherhood Initiative’s Double Duty Dads program encourages experienced dads to provide support for children growing up without their fathers, by either mentoring a child or mentoring other fathers. From dads that are still caring for kids at home to seasoned “grandpas”, fathers of all types can make a difference in the life of a child through Double Duty Dads. Benefits of Program The Benefits of Double Duty Dads allows for a tested and seasoned mentoring program for other organizations. It will provide well thought out perspectives, which will allow for more efficient participation amongst churches universally. Implementation Steps Please refer to the Double Duty Guide.

Please direct your questions to your COGIC Urban Initiatives Jurisdictional Coordinator. Ulish Booker, Vice President, Family [email protected] (517) 803-5481

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FAMILY Program Name –

MENtorship MENistry

Website Address – http://askjudgemathis.com/demo/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/MENtorship_MENistry.pdf Description of Program MENtorship MENistry- is a church-based preventive mentorship program geared towards providing positive mentoring relationships to teenaged boys with no fatherly presence living in single mother homes. Volunteer MENtors help to serve as male role models to help instill a sense of values and provide guidance to teens in need. Benefits of Program Judge Mathis is a member of the Church of God In Christ. He has very recognizable name recognition among African Americans and throughout the country. This is also a great press piece for the CUI as well as Judge Mathis MENtorship MENistry. This program is thoroughly assembled and has easy implementation and instructions Implementation Steps 1. 2. 3. 4.

Identify Program Coordinator Identify and approve Mentors Identify Mentees Follow Attached Training Packet

Please direct your questions to your COGIC Urban Initiatives Jurisdictional Coordinator. Ulish Booker, Vice President, Family [email protected] (517) 803-5481

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FINANCIAL LITERACY Financial Literacy for Elementary School Age Youth Financial Literacy for Middle School Age Youth Financial Literacy for High School Age Youth

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FINANCIAL LITERACY Program Name – Financial Literacy Program Description of Program The Financial Literacy program is to introduce financial principles which will produce a measurable upgrade in the quality of life for those with a desire to command their financial futures. We envision financially independent individuals with a commanding knowledge of the terminology, principles, & disciplines in matters related to money & that represent a basic understanding in Banking, Budgeting, Credit & Investments, insuring them a financially stable, personally lucrative & productive lifestyle for themselves and their posterity. Benefits of Program Financial Literacy equips participants with a raised awareness of the use and misuse of their financial resources, as a constant challenge in a time of scarce and dwindling resources in a faltering economy. The high impact of the abuse of those resources has negative and counterproductive consequences. This component’s objective is to impact this population in the following ways of:     

Making better stewards of finances Fostering better family relationships as a result of better financial decisions Empowering to achieve tangible financial capacity to become self-sufficient Enabling through financial literacy to be better examples for members of their families and community at large Equipping individuals and families with long term strategies to thrive financially

Implementation Steps The financial literacy program will be implemented through a curriculum "Banking On Our Future" created and developed by OPERATION-HOPE founded by John Hope Bryant of Los Angeles, California, and the "Hands On Banking" curriculum offered through Wells Fargo Bank & Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Financial Literacy Program. The program will be utilized to provide education in Stewardship & Money Management to program participants. The Operation HOPE -program educates in the primary financial literacy principles, the Wells Fargo Bank curriculum focuses on the secondary level of learning, and the FDIC accommodates both levels of learning. The program consists of four primary modules: Basics of Banking, Checking and Savings, Power of Credit and Investments. Lessons have been aligned with the Principles and Standards for School Mathematics. All three curriculums can be offered as an in-class instructional session or online learning.

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Volunteers will deliver a fun, life skills, math-based program. They are provided class materials and the best ways to deliver them. They will teach youth in grades 4th through 12th or children and youth ages 9 through 18 years old. The program is taught in 4 hours:       

4 one (1) hour sessions or 2 two (2) hour sessions or 1 session with appropriate breaks a snack or meal can be served Class size- minimum of 15 maximum of 30 youths Same youths for all 4 modules

Teaching Tips         

Give scriptural premise – Matthew 25:14-30 Introduce yourself – tell your story Talk about your experience with money Reach out to your audience Use props: newspapers, clippings. Sales ads, fake money, coins, etc. Make copies beforehand Explain your agenda and subject matter Engage class by asking questions about finances Have them write out their answers

Materials The Program cirriculums are shown in this manual. Answer Keys are available upon request.

Please direct your questions to your COGIC Urban Initiatives Jurisdictional Coordinator. Michael Eaddy, Vice President, Financial Literacy [email protected] or [email protected] (773) 531-4411 Deacon Larry A. & Karen Bland, Executive Assistants to the Vice-President [email protected] (248) 395-0036

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COGIC Urban Initiative Nights

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COGIC URBAN INITIATIVE NIGHTS Program Name – COGIC Urban Initiatives Nights Website Addresses – http://www.cogic.org/urbaninitiatives/ Description of program COGIC Urban Initiatives Nights is a night that is set aside one time per month to address one of the five initiatives. It is a low cost or no cost program that is designed to engage people to learn about issues that negatively affect our communities from experienced and professional speakers. In most cases the speakers will present in your church “free of charge”. The format is simple; discuss the issue presenting real events, stories and facts, provide integrated activities, allow for questions and answers then solicit for a commitment to action. While everyone is encouraged to participate, the family is asked to attend together as each of the initiatives affects the family on a daily basis. Benefits of Program This program assists in building successful individuals, families and communities by establishing a community focused culture within your church utilizing COGIC Urban Initiatives Nights. This program will allow your church to have ongoing programs in all 5 areas (Education, Economic Development, Crime Reduction, Family and Financial Literacy) on a monthly basis. Once the families in the church are engaged, everyone learns more and families learn together which enables them to have further conversations and implement what they learned. The program makes your church more visible as you promote COGIC Urban Initiatives Night on a consistent basis. The program also allows a church to be innovative and flexible in their creation of COGIC Urban Initiatives Nights while minimizing cost. The greatest benefit would be for the community to participate in the program, learn about Christ and accept him as their Savior. Implementation Steps Steps are provided on the page for each initiative; however, the following are some basic implementation steps for the overall program: 1. Assign a Local Church Representative or identify a person to oversee the program. Tweak the program to fit your congregation and community. 2. Identify a location to conduct the sessions (sanctuary or classroom). 3. Determine the length of the sessions and date/time you will conduct them. 4. Determine the visual aids needed to support the speakers (markers, flipcharts, projectors etc.) 5. Decide whether to give out trinkets and determine a source (banks, stores etc.) 6. Determine how you will show appreciation to your speakers: card, cash, gift card, plant etc. 7. Review each initiative page, tailor it and determine the order in which you would like to present the initiatives. 258

8. After you have completed the 5 initiatives replicate them using different speakers. 9. Include the Word; always allow your pastor or someone he designates to sum up the evening and end with prayer. 10. Create a summary of your Implementation discussion. Results: This program was piloted at The Empowered Church with pastor Bishop Edwin Bass. It increased attendance, visibility in the church in the community. Additionally, the program created a speakers bureau without solicitation in many cases. People are holding on to their commitments, families attend together and we can see results.

Program designed and developed by: Paula C. Hearn, Executive Vice President, COGIC Urban Initiatives [email protected] (314) 537-6373

Copyright © 2013 COGIC Urban Initiatives, Inc. All Rights Reserved No part of this dissertation may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any for or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise without prior permission of the publishers.

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Summary of Implementation Discussion COGIC Urban Initiatives Nights at The Empowered Church When: Third (3) Wednesday Night Monthly (February through October) Where: The Empowered Church, Sanctuary Time:

7:30 to 9:15 p.m.

Visual Aids: Projector/flip charts/markers Other Needs: Give-A-Ways: From local businesses to be used during Q& A sessions Recognition: $15+ gift cards from restaurants for speakers Facilitator(s): COGIC Urban Initiative Local Church Representative Pilot: Executive Vice President of COGIC Urban Initiatives Basic Session Format: o

Prayer

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Praise Team

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Guest Speakers &testimonials/Interactive Activities

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Sample of Speakers Principals, Judges, Police Officers, Bank Officers, Consultants, Teachers, Human Resources Professionals, Business Owners, Career Professionals, Family Counselors & Abuse Counselors. Consider including testimonials from ex-offenders particularly if the Lord has transformed their hearts. People in the aforementioned professions will usually speak free of charge. Sample of Activities Panels, family games, youth teaching texting to older members, Use technology to allow children to show social media to the congregation, Mock Interviews, Interpreting behavior and communication styles

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EDUCATION Topic: What are our children really doing in school? This session is designed to help parents, students and other supporters understand what is really going on in our schools. Speakers should include stores, statistics and facts to help parents and students understand what happens on a daily basis. It will help participants to learn how to best support the students and the teachers with the challenges that they face each day. Session Format: o

Prayer & Scripture

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Praise

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Coach - private school & public school (7 minutes)

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Implementing: 1. Search for volunteer speakers that are educators in your community and tentatively schedule them. 2. Send invite letter (see sample) 3. Confirm dates/times with the appropriate people. 4. Create flyers for your event (see sample) 5. Place your event notice in your church bulletin, in newspapers (search for free ads) and on the radio. Be sure to post in visible places in the community.

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6. Announce weekly during the church services and encourage each member to bring a guest. Place notice on your church sign. 7. Be sure to notify your COGIC UI Jurisdictional Coordinator to determine if it’s appropriate to invite others within your jurisdiction. 8. Always try to give a minimum of a 30 day notice to speakers and for public announcements. Customize the program so it fits your church. 9. Be sure to ensure the room is setup to accommodate your guests and that the speakers have the equipment that they need. 10. Check to ensure you have flipchart paper, bulb use, AV personnel and other church staff to support the session. 11. Have index cards available for the participants to write down their commitments. 12. Be sure your pastor or designee is available to do the closing comments, prayer and benediction.

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Topic: Resume Writing, Interviewing and Dressing for Success This session is designed to help people understand how to create resumes that work and interview effectively while clearly articulating their value. When applying the tools learned job applicants will stand out from others. Resume writing and interviewing techniques will be offered to participants that are entering the workplace as well as those that may be seeking promotions or a different position. Mock interviews are a part of this session. Session Format: o

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Implementing: 1. Search for volunteers in the field of Human Resources that will speak on the topics you select. Search for Human Resource speakers with tenure and that have certifications: PHR or SPHR. 2. Tentatively schedule them to speak. 3. Send invite letter (see sample) 4. Confirm dates/times with the appropriate people. 5. Create flyers for your event (see sample)

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6. Place your event notice in your church bulletin, place in newspapers (search for free ads) and on the radio. Be sure to post in visible places in the community. 7. Announce weekly during the church services and encourage each member to bring a guest. Place notice on your church sign. 8. Be sure to notify your COGIC UI Jurisdictional Coordinator to determine if it’s appropriate to invite others within your jurisdiction. 9. Always try to give a minimum of a 30 day notice to speakers and for public announcements. Customize the program so it fits your church. 10. Be sure to ensure the room is setup to accommodate your guests and that the speakers have the equipment that they need. 11. Check to ensure you have flipchart paper, bulb use, AV personnel and other church staff to support the session. 12. Have index cards available for the participants to write down their commitments. 13. Be sure your pastor or designee is available to do the closing comments, prayer and benediction.

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CRIME REDUCTION Topic: Crime Reduction This session is designed to inspire people to do the right thing. Young, old, males and females will be given alarming statistics related to crime. They will be taught how to interact with police officers and how to protect themselves. In addition, they will have the opportunity to hear about the miraculous power of God to change lives. Session Format: o

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Implementing: 1. Search for volunteers that have been delivered from crime and that serve in roles that deal with crime and tentatively schedule them. 2. Send invite letter (see sample) 3. Confirm dates/times with the appropriate people. 4. Create flyers for your event (see sample) 5. Place your event notice in your church bulletin, place in newspapers (search for free ads) and on the radio. Be sure to post in visible places in the community. 265

6. Announce weekly during the church services and encourage each member to bring a guest. Place notice on your church sign. 7. Be sure to notify your COGIC UI Jurisdictional Coordinator to determine if it’s appropriate to invite others within your jurisdiction. 8. Always try to give a minimum of a 30 day notice to speakers and for public announcements. Customize the program so it fits your church. 9. Be sure to ensure the room is setup to accommodate your guests and that the speakers have the equipment that they need. 10. Check to ensure you have flipchart paper, bulb use, AV personnel and other church staff to support the session. 11. Have index cards available for the participants to write down their commitments. 12. Be sure your pastor or designee is available to do the closing comments, prayer and benediction. 13. Be creative.

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FAMILY Topic: Dealing with the challenges faced in the family This is an interactive session that addresses the top three challenges in the family and what specific things can be done to address these issues while promoting unity in the family. Children and parents will be able to provide insight as to their feelings on privacy, challenges in communicating with their parents, and why we can’t just have dinner together. This session includes a speaker on handling abuse and the pastor presenting the spiritual component of promoting a healthy family. Session Format: o

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Implementing: 1. Search for volunteers in the field of Family Services that will speak on the topics you select. Search for speakers that are energetic and are passionate about what they do. 2. Tentatively schedule them to speak. 3. Send invite letter (see sample) 4. Confirm dates/times with the appropriate people. 5. Create flyers for your event (see sample) 6. Place your event notice in your church bulletin, place in newspapers (search for free ads) and on the radio. Be sure to post in visible places in the community. 267

7. Announce weekly during the church services and encourage each member to bring a guest. Place notice on your church sign. 8. Be sure to notify your COGIC UI Jurisdictional Coordinator to determine if it’s appropriate to invite others within your jurisdiction. 9. Always try to give a minimum of a 30 day notice to speakers and for public announcements. Customize the program so it fits your church. 10. Be sure to ensure the room is setup to accommodate your guests and that the speakers have the equipment that they need. 11. Check to ensure you have flipchart paper, bulb use, AV personnel and other church staff to support the session. 12. Have index cards available for the participants to write down their commitments. 13. Be sure your pastor or designee is available to do the closing comments, prayer and benediction.

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FINANCIAL LITERACY Topic: Repairing Credit and Creating Budgets You may consider conducting this session using an internal facilitator and the FDIC Money Smart disc. Details are listed on COGIC Urban Initiatives website under Financial Literacy. This session defines credit and teaches the participants how to use budgets to become better money managers. After greetings, the facilitator begins the session with related scriptures and generates audience discussion around how the scriptures apply to their lives and to the topic of the evening. The facilitator will make reference to the scriptures when the transition if made to introduce the speaker and the topic. Add financial relate scriptures: ____________________________________________________________________ Session Format: o

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Implementing: 1. Search for volunteers who are qualified financial speakers and tentatively schedule them. 2. When selecting speakers, be sure they understand it’s not a marketing platform but an opportunity to educate and train. 3. Send invite letter (see sample) 4. Confirm dates/times with the appropriate people. 5. Create flyers for your event (see sample) 6. Place your event notice in your church bulletin, in newspapers (search for free ads) and on the radio. Be sure to post in visible places in the community.

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7. Announce weekly during the church services and encourage each member to bring a guest. Place notice on your church sign. 8. Be sure to notify your COGIC UI Jurisdictional Coordinator to determine if it’s appropriate to invite others within your jurisdiction. 9. Always try to give a minimum of a 30 day notice to speakers and for public announcements. Customize the program so it fits your church. 10. Be sure to ensure the room is setup to accommodate your guests and that the speakers have the equipment that they need. 11. Check to ensure you have flipchart paper, projector bulb, AV personnel and other church staff to support the session. 12. Have index cards available for the participants to write down their commitments. 13. Be sure your pastor or designee is available to do the closing comments, prayer and benediction.

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KEEP IT GOING!

1. Repeat the initiatives again, using different topics and speakers.

2. Be creative, have fun and watch God work.

3. Ideas: View the related links shown on the COGIC Urban Initiatives webpage

Other suggestions from our pilot programs: Financial Literacy – FICO Scores, Refinancing and any topics on the FDIC’s Smart Money disc.

Education: Career Night – Bring in speakers from different professions. Have them talk about their training and their current jobs. Inspire both the young and the older to dream toward higher education and better jobs.

Crime Reduction – Here comes the Judge. Develop your program around a Judge as the keynote speaker

Economic Development – Entrepreneurship – present a session on starting a business

Family – Improving Communications Marriage Session with a special session for children in the family. Activities: Assessments on social styles, Five Love Languages, DISC

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SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

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Invitation letter to Speakers

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Announcements o Church bulletin o Church exterior sign o Newspaper o Radio o Flyer

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Paula C. Hearn Executive Vice President 12220 Fontaine Lane St. Louis, MO 63138 (314) 537-6373 [email protected]

EDUCATION  ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT  CRIME REDUCTION  FAMILY  FINANCIAL LITERACY SAMPLE OF LETTER TO SPEAKERS: EDUCATION Date To:

Dr. __________ Dr. __________ Mrs. _________ Ms. _________ Coach ________

Thank you for agreeing to participate in our educational session on Wednesday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m. This missive is to provide you with information regarding the sponsorship and the program. COGIC Urban Initiatives is a vision of the presiding bishop of the Church of God in Christ, Bishop Charles E. Blake. Bishop Blake is concerned about the dilemmas that the urban communities face every day: High unemployment rates, dysfunctional families, alarming crime rates, financial disenfranchisement and a low interest in education. To that end he has developed a program called COGIC Urban Initiatives which focuses on 5 main areas: Education, Economic Development, Crime Reduction/Prevention, Family and Financial Literacy. Bishop Blake’s vision is for each of the 12,000 COGIC churches to implement one program in each of these areas across the country. We believe that by harnessing our collective powers, we can impact the communities in which our churches are located. COGIC Urban Initiatives events are sponsored for the community and everyone is invited to participate. Beginning March 2013, The Empowered Church will launch COGIC Urban Initiatives Night on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. We have reached out to volunteers like you, who have agreed to share their experiences and talents during the COGIC Urban Initiatives event nights. Our session on Wednesday, March 20, is regarding Education. I would like to create a panel so that educators can tell the real story of what is going on in the schools: What challenges do children face? How do parents support their children? How can parents support the teachers/schools? How do parents deal with the bully issue? What rights do children/parents have? Is placing your child in a Special Education program a good idea? What do parents need to know about technology to support their children? We have invited 4 educators and a coach. Each speaker will be given 5 minutes to share their experience as to what they see in the schools. Please be sure to include statistics and share real stories that will inspire parents and students to get more involved and serious about education. After each educator has spoken, you will be asked some of the questions above. We will also accept questions from the floor as well. Having a take-a-away is important. What can parents do once we are done talking? What websites can we show parents that will help elementary students? What’s out there for high school students? Are there any “free” tutoring programs that have proven to be successful? What tips are available for applying for scholarships? What is one thing that a parent can do that will immediately make a difference in their child’s educational experience? Thank you for agreeing to participate in our kickoff regarding the educational experience with us. We look forward to listening to your story and hearing how we can make a difference. “Building healthy individuals, families and communities for a successful future” 273

Pg. 2 COGIC Urban Initiatives Nights

Event: Wednesday, March 20 The Empowered Church 12220 Fontaine Lane St. Louis, MO

7:30 p.m.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me at 314-___-____.

CC: ________, _______, ________

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ANNOUNCEMENTS Be sure to get the word out. Tailor the message to your congregation. Be creative and use various ways to spread the word. See examples below: CHURCH BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT Mark your calendars for COGIC Urban Initiatives Night, Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. Our topic will be ______________. Be sure to bring your family and invite a guest. Flyers will be available for you to distribute in the ____________. Be a part of building successful individuals, families and communities for a successful future.

CHURCH SIGN COGIC Urban Initiatives Date ____ at (time) Everyone Welcome! Topic __________________ Guest Speaker _____________

NEWSPAPER

RADIO

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RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT TEMPLATE ATTENTION: News director/Public Affairs/Talk show host CONTACT: [Your name, telephone number and email address EVENT NAME: COGIC Urban Initiatives Nights [DATE, TIME, PLACE] The [Name of church] is hosting a seminar where we will be discussing the {insert topic] and the impact it has on our community and society as a whole. We welcome you to come out to [name of church] and participate with us as we learn and grow together as a community. We can change the community as a whole but it takes each one of us doing our part! We hope to see you there! The event will be held at [Date, time, place]. This a FREE event. Our speakers will be [insert the speakers’ names] For more information on the [insert event name], visit [insert URL for organization] or call [insert a phone number]. FLYER Create a flyer Post on social media Provide copies for members to distribute

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SCHOLASTIC MOTIVATION MINISTRIES

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SCHOLASTIC MOTIVATION MINISTRIES Program Name – Scholastic Motivation Ministries (SMM) Description of Program Scholastic Motivation Ministries is comprised of 4 divisions (Spiritual Enrichment, Educational Enhancement, Social Development and Financial Literacy), with 18 ministries (eleven competitive and seven non-competitive). The ministries and educational events are held annually during the National AIM Convention, attracting thousands of COGIC youth and college students. Benefits of Program Scholastic Motivation Ministries functions to promote academic, personal, social, and leadership excellence among today’s youth. Specifically:       

Provides a relevant youth ministry model. Raises church visibility within the community. Rewards youth for academic & personal achievements. Helps to retain youth in the total church. Serves to attract corporate and individual sponsorships and grants. Enhances the growth of the local church membership. Provides and creates leadership opportunities within the local ministry.

Implementation Steps 1. Discuss your interest in beginning the Scholastic Motivation Ministries in your local church or jurisdiction with your local pastor or Bishop and obtain his support. 2. Approach local and jurisdictional leaders to assist in the establishment of a SMM in your area. 3. Identify willing workers in your local church or workers in your jurisdiction who share the same interest as you and recruit them for service as instructors, coordinators, aides, etc. 4. Familiarize yourself and staff with the contents of a SMM starter kit. 5. Refer to the official SMM Manual to obtain details for the area of ministry you are interested in conducting and acquire the information on how to properly implement the program. 6. Set up a date for orientation of the instructors and workers along with the youth of the church or jurisdiction who are interested in SMM. 7. Organize a kick-off program to launch SMM in your local church or jurisdiction, presenting all youth enrolled to the congregation or jurisdiction with a principal speaker scheduled to deliver a motivational message. Please direct your questions to your COGIC Urban Initiatives Jurisdictional Coordinator. Superintendent David Todd Whitley, Executive Director 278

SCHOLASTIC MOTIVATION MINISTRIES INTRODUCTION

Superintendent David Todd Whittley

Scholastic Motivation Ministries functions to promote academic, personal, social, and leadership excellence among today’s youth. The concept originated with General Board Member, Bishop Roy L. H. Winbush and was further developed and expanded under the leadership of Administrative Assistant Michael Eaddy. During his tenure, Administrative Assistant Michael Eaddy led SMM from almost obscurity to a recognized entity in the Church of God in Christ. He is credited with inspiring and impacting the lives of thousands of young people who are now serving in leadership capacities in the faith-based, educational, political and financial services arenas. In December, 2011, Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake appointed Superintendent David Todd Whitley to serve as the new Executive Director for Scholastic Motivation Ministries. Since the appointment, Superintendent David Todd Whittley has added new ministry components, expanded the SMM training program, increased the SMM presence on the national level and implemented the Bishop C.E. Blake Youth Achievement Award. Scholastic Motivation Ministries is comprised of 4 divisions (spiritual enrichment, educational enhancement, social development and financial literacy), with 18 ministries (eleven competitive & seven non-competitive). The ministries and educational events are held annually during the National AIM Convention, attracting thousands of COGIC youth & college students. Special recognition and trophies are awarded to individual and group participants. In addition, Scholastic Motivation Ministries is excited to work directly with Bishop Edwin Bass and the Presiding Bishop’s URBAN INITIATIVE (facilitating the “Youth Smart Money Matters” Training Sessions and other youth educational and family enrichment programs).

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SCHOLASTIC MOTIVATION MINISTRIES Divisions and Ministries SPIRITUAL GROWTH

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Bible Bowl

Oratorical Competition

Youth Talent Hour

COGIC Gentlemen

Growth & Development

COGIC Young Women

SMM Leadership Training

Achievers Hall of Fame

ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT

PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINES

Mathematics Workshop

Networking Opportunity & Social

Spelling Bee Competition

Performing Arts Ministry

Creative Writer’s Workshop

Political Action

Computer & Technology Workshop

Beginner’s Golf

FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE Smart Money Matters Financial Literacy

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ESTABLISHING A SMM MINISTRY 1. Discuss your interest in beginning the Scholastic Motivation Ministries in your local church or jurisdiction with your local pastor or Bishop and obtain his support. 2. Approach local and jurisdictional leaders to assist in the establishment of a Scholastic Motivation Ministry in your area. 3. Identify willing workers in your local church or workers in your jurisdiction who share the same interest as you and recruit them for service as instructors, coordinators, aides, etc. 4. Familiarize yourself and staff with the contents of a Scholastic Motivation Ministries (SMM) starter kit. 5. Refer to the official SMM Manual to obtain details for the area of ministry you are interested in conducting and acquire the information on how to properly implement the program. 6. Set up a date for orientation of the instructors and workers along with the youth of the church or jurisdiction who are interested in Scholastic Motivation Ministries. 7. Organize a kick-off program to launch Scholastic Motivation Ministries in your local church or jurisdiction, presenting all youth enrolled to the congregation or jurisdiction with a principal speaker scheduled to deliver a motivational message.

BENEFITS TO THE LOCAL CHURCH 

Provides a relevant youth ministry model.

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Raises church visibility within the community.

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Rewards youth for academic & personal achievements.

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Helps to retain youth in the total church.

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Serves to attract corporate and individual sponsorships and grants.

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Enhances the growth of the local church membership.

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Provides and creates leadership opportunities within the local ministry.

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SMM HOLY MILLIONAIRE’S AWARD *(Given to youth participants who successfully complete the Financial District workshop assignments, activities and money management exercises)

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CHURCH CERTIFICATION PROGRAM REQUEST FORM I am pleased to inform you that I have presented program(s) at my church, which included community attendance in each of the 5 initiatives. I am requesting certification for (name of church)

EDUCATION Name of program: _________________________

Date presented: ________________.

Presenter: _______________________________ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Name of program: _________________________

Date presented: ________________.

Presenter: ________________________________ CRIME REDUCTION Name of program: _________________________

Date presented: ________________.

Presenter: ________________________________ FAMILY Name of program: _________________________

Date presented: ________________.

Presenter: ________________________________ FINANCIAL LITERACY Name of program: _________________________

Date presented: ________________.

Presenter: ________________________________ Pastor: ____________________________________________ Delivery address: ____________________________________ Local Church Representation: __________________________ Jurisdictional Bishop: _________________________________ Jurisdictional Coordinator: _____________________________ COGIC Urban Initiatives Certification Program Administrator Date request received: ____________________ Date Certification sent: ___________________ Delivery address: ___________________ Date Plaque sent: ________________________ _________________________________ Administrator: __________________________ SUBMIT FORMS TO: Bishop Edwin Bass at Email: [email protected] or Fax: (314) 355-3401 283

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