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CitYLight
a Catalyst Connecting Christ to the Culture for Community Change
1. PRAYER NETWORK
Establish a citywide prayer network in- volving Pastors and laity.
2. FINANCE
Seek and develop ways to generate an on- going income stream to support the CityLight’s Mission.
3. COMMUNICATION
Coordinate a communication network within the community involving Church- es, Christian ministries, and the commu- nity at-large.
4. VOLUNTEER COORDINATION
Coordinate and integrate CityLight vol- unteers based on their areas of interest.
5. EVENTS
Coordinate information on Christian events taking place in the Columbia area and coordinate CityLight sponsored events.
6. MINISTRY COORDINATION
Coordinate information on Christian ministries and outreach opportunities in the Columbia area and develop a “Minis- try Directory” listing available ministries and resources in the community.
7. UNITY AND RECONCILIATION
Promote unity and reconciliation across racial, cultural, and denominational lines by encouraging Pastors, laity, and the busi- ness community to work together to bring moral, spiritual, and economic changes to the community.
8. CHURCH AND COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION
Mobilize Churches and the community to capitalize on available gifts, talents, and resources to address the problems and needs of the community.
9. CHURCH AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Train, prepare, and equip Churches and commu- nity leaders for maximum community outreach.
10. FAMILY RENEWAL
Rebuild and strengthen families in the community according too Biblical family principles, with an emphasis on targeting “at risk youth”.
11. EDUCATIONAL REVITALIZATION
Work with Churches and the community in the areas of youth tutorial, remedial in- struction, illiteracy, and other educational related problems.
12. HOUSING REDEVELOPMENT
Foster safer neighborhoods, promote and provide affordable housing for the homeless and others with housing needs, encourage neighborhood property beautification, and strengthen neighborhood relationships.
13. HEALTH REVITALIZATION
Work with Churches and the community to identify and address problems that are con- tributing to the deterioration of the physical and emotional health of the community.
14. BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Work with Churches and the community to promote business stability and growth using available resources to help the un- employed, underemployed, and others in need in the community.
If you would like tot be a part of the move of God in Columbia and volunteer to serve on one of the CityLight Commit- tees or if you would like more information about the CityLight Mission, you may call or write to us at:
CityLight
P.O. Box 8642
Columbia, SC 29202
(803) 200-1940
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