Mission Houston, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, connects, unites and mobilizes the Body of Christ to pray and work for the spiritual and social transformation and revitalization of greater Houston and its communities
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Others like Urban Alternative, Houston Area Pastors Council, and Kids HOPE (to name a few)
are working on similar initiatives. How does Mission Houston relate to these groups?
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We hold a core belief that transformation comes when we look to see what God is doing in the city and join Him in that activity. The fact that a growing number of ministries and local congregations are attempting to serve the public schools and at risk children is evidence to us that God is calling the whole Body of Christ to this task. We will cooperate with, encourage, and affirm other initiatives like these.
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Are there any distinctive things about the Mission Houston initiative?
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We are uniting the Body of Christ to accomplish this task. We believe that unity brings the commanded blessing of God to a community. We are also building a volunteer leadership team in each community that connects mentors in the schools to other resource groups in that same community. These teams make it possible for believers, congregations and ministries, who don't have enough human resource by themselves, to participate in the Body of Christ. It really does take a village to raise a child. Mentors will encounter issues and concerns in the life of the student he/she is mentoring and will need to turn to other care givers and resource providers to provide assistance. The ongoing nature of our geographically based team approach will make these additional needed resources readily available.
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How can I volunteer to be a part of this initiative?
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By contacting the Mission Houston staff. If you are in one of the CSAs where we will launch in school year 2008/2009, we need mentors, intercessors, volunteer work teams, and corporate contacts. If you are in one of the CSAs that will launch in future years, please contact the Mission Houston staff for additional information.
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How is Mission Houston funded and is the $10,000 goal for each school in this initiative include in Mission Houston's annual budget.
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Mission Houston is funded through the offerings of individuals and congregations in the Greater Houston area. We are recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)3. We have not included the $10,000 for each school in our annual budget. Our CSA teams will work to encourage individuals, congregations, and corporate sponsors to help provide these resources in actual cash or through in-kind gifts.
Our Value Proposition
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