Category: Causes and Social Justice
Resources to Move You Forward into 2011
Books that stirred our hearts, DVD’s that motivated us to be more creative, music that brought us closer to God, and charities that let us change the world. These are the resources that impacted our team the most this year and we want to share them with you! Give them as gifts, share them with [...]
Scandalous Grace
Second chances in life and leadership can often be viewed as scandalous. But, if you study the Bible, the message of Grace is scandalous. I mean just think about, without the act of radical grace in our lives we would have no second chances. Without the act of love and grace, why would churches be [...]
Everybody Has A Story by Kelly Mata
I really enjoy hearing peoples stories. You know everybody has one. It always amazes me the journey of where people come from to where they are headed. Everyone wants to share their story with somebody, to be heard, encouraged, to walk away with hope for their future. My small group journey started with a women’s [...]
Origins Project: Live Event in Los Angeles, CA
Saturday I had the privilege to sit for a day in the presence of world changers, most of whom no one has ever heard of. They are business leaders, church leaders, ministry leaders, activists, entrepreneurs, nonprofit pioneers, on the fringe of “normal society.” They are all part of Origins Project, a network of collaborators, “committed [...]
Haiti: How Can We Help? by Tanya Glass
Haiti: How can we help? On January 12, 2010 a 7.0 earthquake hit the southwestern region of the country at Port au Prince. Thousands of people homeless, injured, and killed as a result. Organizations around the world are coming to the help for the country. Click HERE to see all the organizations that are serving [...]
Remembering The Mission of Christmas
What is the Mission of Christmas? Christmas is not about getting; it’s about giving. It’s not about presents; it’s about people. It’s not about tradition; it’s about the heart. But, most of all, it’s about Jesus, who gave the greatest gift for all of humanity: Love. We live in a consumer culture where everything evolves [...]
5 Reasons Why I Love My Church Pt: 2 (Angelus Temple/Dream Center) by Tanya Glass
In a city that never sleeps, this is the church that never sleeps. Angelus Temple in Los Angeles is my church and I love it. The senior pastor is Matthew Barnett. Matthew started the church 15 years ago. Today the church, along with the Dream Center, is recognized for their contribution to the community. So [...]
Enter the Story: Advent Conspiracy
This holiday season, Christmas is not about consumerism, its about serving people! This season began with worshiping God and loving people. Get involved with Advent Conspiracy this Holiday season. The best time to change the world is during the Christmas Season!
Guest Bloggers: Mike Foster & Jud Wilhite “People Of The Second Chance”
Today something starts anew. It is the first small step into officially beginning People of the Second Chance. What is People of the Second Chance? Truthfully, we’re still sort of figuring that out. But we do know this…we have dreamed for years about a movement of people that would let radical integrity and radical grace [...]
Bring the Solution
Recently I heard Pastor Matthew Barnettt speak at Angelus Temple in Los Angeles. His message was on forward motion! These two words define the ministry of Impel. He went on to share a powerful set of statements comparing an activist and an actionist. An Activist makes people aware of problems. An Actionist creates a solution. [...]
“The I-HEART Revolution: We’re All In This Together” Documentary
Event review from their website: On Wednesday, November 4, 2009, the popular Australian music group Hillsong United will appear LIVE on movie screens across the US for an exclusive One Night Event featuring a performance by the internationally recognized worship band and their much-anticipated documentary I HEART REVOLUTION: WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER, hosted from Australia. [...]
STOP Child Trafficking NOW
This weekend on Saturday and Sunday on September 26-27, 2009 in cities all over the world people will be walking in their city streets. For what you ask? Well, this Saturday, September 26, 2009, I will join my friends from Shoreline Christian Center and hundreds of other walkers to rally behind a growing movement called, [...]
10 Things Every Leader Should Know About Reaching 20-Something’s
Now I’m probably writing to the choir on this post, but I thought I would identify the top 10 things that every leader should know who is involved in or has a passion to reach 20 and 30 something’s. I have been active in young adult ministry over the past 5 years. Here are some [...]
Impel Begins to Serve Southern California
Mother’s Day Makeover – Red Eye Inc.? Impel is making a difference every weekend in the lives of those living in Southern California. Tanya Glass had an opportunity to join with RedEye Inc, another nonprofit that is committed to serving the area this past Mother’s Day. It was an amazing experience – Mother’s Day Makeover on Skid [...]
A Red Eye Experience in Beverly Hills, CA
Some of you that follow my blog might have heard of the creative and community driven organization, called Red Eye, based in Hollywood, CA. It is strongly connected with the LA Dream Center and Angelus Temple with Pastor Matthew Barnett. Red Eye is led by the energetic and enthusiastic – Justin Mayo. It is said [...]
