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CLASSES ON SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUES Spring 2008
Children at Risk Teacher: Dr. Doug McConnell Date: May 4 Time: 10:15 AM Place: Chapel From the AIDS orphan to the child soldier, every day children all over the world struggle in unfair situations that place them at risk. The story of Jesus responding to his disciples by calling a child to stand in the midst of them (Matt 18:2) reflects well the relationship between children, youth and missions. This lecture will include an overview of the major risk factors that affect children and the theological foundations necessary to work with them long-term and introduce believer’s response through spiritual nurture, education, healthcare and vocational preparation. Dr. McConnell is the dean and associate professor of leadership in the School of Intercultural Studies at Fuller Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Janna, served as missionaries in Papua New Guinea and Australia for many years. Dr. McConnell has authored several scholarly publications.
Human Trafficking Teacher: Rev. Sandie Morgan Date: May 18 Time: 10:15 AM Place: Chapel This class is an overview of the complicated aspects of modern slave trading. At the end of this hour, you will better understand the basics and have direction on how the Church must respond. Sandie Morgan ecently served as a dialogue facilitator on the trafficking track at the National Association Evangelical Global Leaders Forum where 200 Evangelical Leaders gathered in Washington D.C. She was also an advocate at the first White House Faith Based Initiative Roundtable on Human Trafficking along with leading politicians, policy makers, NGOs, and faith based leaders who explored ways to move forward in the battle against trafficking. In March, Sandie hosted the Senior Director for Global Projects from the U.S. State Department for the first Economic Roundtable on Human Trafficking. As an advocate for victims of human trafficking, Sandie guest lectures in universities, community groups and churches.
Ministry With the Urban Poor Teacher: John & Jude Tiersma Watson Date: May 25 Time: 10:15 AM Place: Chapel "We know a lot about poverty. It is the poor we don't know." This class will not so much describe poverty, as introduce the value of relationships with the urban poor. Jesus entered into relationships with people, and calls us to follow in his footsteps. John and Jude will share from their 20 years of living and working with the urban poor in central Los Angeles. Born in the Netherlands, Jude immigrated as a child with her family to the United States. Before moving to Los Angeles, she worked as a missionary under YWAM in counseling and rehabilitation in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and Katmandu, Nepal. Jude is also an Associate Professor of Urban Mission in the School of Intercultural Studies at Fuller Theological Seminary. John and Jude Tiersma Watson live and work together in the Westlake imigrant neighborhood of Los Angeles. They share their vision for reaching the next generation of urban youth through long-term mentoring and discipleship. They both serve inner city missionaries through innerchange.
Mark your calendars, “Perspectives” is coming to
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