October, 2008
Spice of Miami Night:
September, 2008
Contemplation, Church and Wholeness: Conference for youth ministers and Chaplains involved in ministry to youth at risk. October 7-8, 2008 -- St. Francis Retreat Center in Dewitt, Michigan. Featured speakers are John Perkins and Mark Yaconelli.
Scholarship for African American Women Florida A & M University is providing an outstanding opportunity for Black women entering college in the fall of 2009. It is designed to address their absence in the field of computer technology. Dr. Jason Black is the Principal Investigator of a recently awarded $552,000 NSF Grant entitled African-American Women in Computer Science. The grant provides scholarships from $4000 to $10,000 per year for female African American students.
Help get the word out about this great opportunity to increase the enrollment of women in the CIS Department. Pass this information along to high school or community college students, their parents, and to guidance counselors you may know.
The full text of the press release can be found at: www.famu.edu
You can contact Dr. Jason Black by email at: jblack@cis.famu.edu
Ron Kenoly Academy of Praise 2008 The AOP is a 4-day mentorship for worship leaders and pastors led by international worship leader Dr. Ron Kenoly and others. October 29 – November 1 in Orlando, FL Register today.
Facebook for Pastors Get your free copy of this resource developed by ministry marketing coach, Chris Forbes. He’s making his book available to pastors while encouraging them to take advantage this current technological force. Forbes writes and speaks on subjects of ministry marketing, faith-based non profit marketing, social marketing and other related topics. PDF
August, 2008
Moving? New email address? Cell number change?
Keeping connected is so much easier when we know how to reach you or where to find you. Update your contact information at www.devosurbanleadership.org in the member's login area.
Dallas, New York City and Washington, DC got next!
DVULI is excited to welcome three new cities to its roster in 2009. Cowboy's Country, the Big Apple and our Nation's Capital will join Cleveland and Miami next year. City Coordinators have been selected and they'll begin recruiting in September. If you know of qualified urban youth worker in those cities contact our office.
Portland alumnus breaking for the stars!
Sahaan McKelvey (Portland, 2003), who goes by "Sir 1" on the rap stage, can be found at: reverbnation.com/theiccsters. Click to hear and see why you should be the next fan of The Iccsters.
July, 2008
Local Workshop 3 - Scenario Planning
August 14-16 Minneapolis, Phoenix and San Diego
August 21-23 Atlanta and Kansas City
DVULI Match Engagement Announcement
Leroy Childress (Chicago South, 2007) and Eunice Bello (Miami, 2007)
Were engaged on June 18, in Baldwin, MI
The two met in Orlando, Florida while attending the
DVULI first national conference in April of 2007.
The DeVos staff offers the couple best wishes and sweet kisses!