Sowing Seeds of Hope Since 1975
Sowing Seeds of Hope Since 1975
Change defined by Merriam-Webster’s dictionary is “to make radically different: transform”. This definition describes the positive outcomes that STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) ‘hands-on’ education has on the future vocational availability to our west Jackson youth. The overarching goal of STEAM project-based learning is to provide youth with the skills to think critically and… Continue reading Changing the Narrative...
On August 2, 2017 VOCM’s ‘Steam Team’ held its first STEM (Science, technology, Engineering and Math)/STEAM Teacher Training at VOCM’s facilities in west Jackson. The training objective was to instruct and demonstrate to the assembled teachers STEM methodology and techniques. Training activities included lecture, demonstrations, role playing, small group discussion and an assignment to develop… Continue reading STEAM TEACHER TRAINING...
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On September 20, 2017 Voice of Calvary Ministries (VOCM) had a visit from delegates of Hawassa, Ethiopia: Mayor Tewodros Gebiba Geda and Dr. Mathe Mrngrsha Yute the Head of Hawassa’s Health Department. The following is a Q & A session with Ms. Debra Raddin, host to the Ethiopian delegates and founder of the Mississippi College… Continue reading Visit from Hawassa, Ethiopia...
Be Prepared For The Unexpected: fire, natural disasters and water damage, theft, and the like – we all think, “This won’t happen to me”. But the truth is, it can happen to all of us! When renting, your landlord’s insurance policy does not cover your personal belongings! Having renters insurance is a wise choice for… Continue reading It’s Worth It to Have Renters’ Insurance...
Homeownership Classes: This class provides you with practical knowledge to know the responsibilities of homeownership and how to manage them. This class also provides a Homeownership Class Certificate that is a required prerequisite to obtain a mortgage. Credit Counseling: Need to know your Credit Score? Are there items on your credit report that will… Continue reading Voice of Calvary Ministries Provides Financial Literacy Services...
Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit – just as you were called to one hope when you were called – … Ephesians 4: 3-4 One of the emphases that Voice of Calvary Ministries (VOCM) has had since we… Continue reading A Reflection from Phil Reed ...
In keeping with its mission to rebuild lives, Voice of Calvary Ministries (VOCM) is developing an educational program to bring 21st Century learning to west Jackson. VOCM started to convene community stakeholders in March 2017 to discuss and plan how we can bring STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) to west Jackson to bridge… Continue reading STEAM Team holds “Thinkers’ Fair”...
Bea Bowman has been an intern at Voice of Calvary Ministries (VOCM) for the past two and one half months. Bea has been working with our STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) Team, specifically with Ms. Debra Raddin, Director of Mississippi College’s STEM Institute and a STEAM Team collaborative member. The time seems short… Continue reading Bea Bowman’s Internship at VOCM...
We are thankful for all of our volunteers from First Baptist Church Ponchatoula Louisiana. Last Friday and Saturday, October 6th and 7th, Robert Parkin, Minister of Youth at First Baptist Church of Ponchatoula, Louisiana came to Jackson, for the second straight year, with 46 youth – mostly young adults and several youthful adults to serve… Continue reading Volunteers from Ponchatoula, LA...
The Haiti Christian Development Fund (HCDF) started over thirty years ago right here in Jackson, Mississippi at Voice of Calvary Ministries (VOCM). HCDF was started by Jean Thomas, a native Haitian who came to Jackson in 1976 to work with John Perkins and VOCM. HCDF is a church-based, Christian community development ministry headquartered in southern… Continue reading Moving Forward in Fond-de-Blancs, Haiti...
