I got my annual "shot in the arm/boost to the heart & spirit" fix
last week at the CCDA conference in Minneapolis. There is nothing so
energizing, encouraging, and challenging as being with 3,000 people who
are fiercely and deeply passionate about fighting poverty and justice in
our communities. Given my passion for education and our local schools,
I was especially thrilled to see a continued emphasis on working for
educational reform and the role Christ-followers can and should play in
that effort. For the first time, we were all challenged to consider
running for our local school boards . .. to put more skin in the game
in hard but vitally important work. That was a real confirmation, since
I had been seriously praying about whether or not I should run for the
East Aurora School Board. Needless to say, I have started circulating
my petitions so that I can have my name on the ballot, and put my heart
and passion for the district in the running, in April. I also enjoyed
Nicole Baker Fulgham and her challenge to Christ-followers and churches
to get involved in our schools in three ways . .. as vision-casters, as
laborers, and as advocates. I will be spending some time reflecting on
what I personally and Community 4:12 can do more of in each of those
areas, and would love to know what others are doing. Please share!
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