Researching the 'faith-based initiative' to see what has developed in the almost two years of President Bush's leadership. This information did provide a lot of valuable insight as to what they have in mind for young people. The last Summit; Date: April 25, 2002 Location: U.S. Capitol grounds Objectives To bring leaders from diverse denominational and religious orientations together to explore public/private partnerships and models of faith-based community renewal initiatives. To educate members of Congress on the work currently being done by the faith-based community. Connecting Churches engaged in holistic ministry [i.e. that is New Age]. Tony Campolo was guest speaker - Inside Out Soul Festival - Link from Faith-based website . http://www.newsoundconcerts.com

Today, Shawn as Executive Producer, helps provide the financing, strategic business and marketing direction for the Inside Out Soul Festival, while Dan supported by a dedicated team, acts as Producer and Promoter of the event. Joe remains involved as an advisor and site manager.

We are about having a true, genuine, relationship with God, and His Son, and with those you care about. Our ultimate vision is to be a catalyst for genuine revival in New England.

Collectively they view IOSF as the vehicle for New England with its smaller churches to bring together people from many different walks of life and of all ages, to be inspired and to become enthusiastic about their faith in Jesus Christ by being exposed to the very best in Christ centered music and solid faith based teaching. The Goal is to encourage all to live from the inside out as soul connected people. When you have a spiritual awakening, you have a new sound. It is an "aha" experience that continually unfolds We at New Sound are not about "conspicuous Christian consumption" or "consumerism for Jesus." Our goal is to be a catalyst for turning people inside out.

We desire to provide a way to transcend and break through the involuntary defenses we all put up to avoid being sold yet another line. We call this being "soul connected". [New Age]

Music is a great unifier of people from all walks of life. Our goal is to unify a broad base of people and culture through music for the purpose of genuine revival. [Braod Road]

Someone who is soul connected is someone who rocks. (This reminds me of a saying I once heard, "Mister, be who you is, because if you ain't who you is, you is who you ain't.) We live in a world of people afraid to be who they are, echoing others, and they die never experiencing the fullness of eternity. Our goal is to interrupt that mindset, so people can experience a new reality, based on a genuine relationship with the King, our Lord, Jesus Christ, and His family. Living life from the inside out means defying the gravity of our own limited definitions by casting our care on Him, being anxious for nothing, not leaning on our own understanding.

Inside Out Soul Festival

Founded in 1952, Compassion is an evangelical Christian not-for-profit organization dedicated to the long-term holistic development of children living in poverty. Working with numerous denominations and indigenous churches in about 2,200 church-based projects, Compassion is reaching out to nearly 400,000 children in 22 countries, including theUnited States.

Become a part of this organization that is working to reach the world in Jesus' name!

Children's Hunger Relief Fund

www.chrf.org - Founded in 1975 by a network of volunteer missionaries and relief workers with a heart to help the world's hurting children, CHRF is committed to avoiding government corruption and red tape, and to keep operating costs under 5%. CHRF responds to children's immediate physical, emotional, and spiritual needs around the world following drought, earthquake, hurricane, war, and other disasters.

CHRF cares for thousands of children around the world...from orphanages, schools, and feeding centers in Central America, Rwanda, Burundi, Kenya, South Africa, Uganda, and Zambia...to a full surgery, dental, and medical clinic and children's home complex in Mexico...to child immunization clinics, AIDS prevention classes and clean water projects in Kenya...to assisting disaster-stricken families in the U.S.

TABCOM

www.tabcom.org - The American Baptist Churches of Massachusetts has been proclaiming the gospel since 1636 and is currently seeking extraordinary people who will help us respond to the call to plant 1010 new churches and lead 1,000,000 people to faith in Jesus by 2010. Do you feel called that task? If you do … breakfast is on us Saturday morning, August 3.

 

God On The Net

www.godonthenet.net - What is God On The Net about? It is about: · Living a truly "rich" life-emotionally, spiritually, financially, relationally, and physically. · Discovering and successfully implementing your true gift. · Establishing a vision for your life that works effectively for you. · Successfully pursuing your legacy-leaving the world a profoundly better place. · Connecting with God's purpose for your life.

 

Compassion International

www.compassion.com - Founded in 1952, Compassion is an evangelical Christian not-for-profit organization dedicated to the long-term holistic development of children living in poverty. Working with numerous denominations and indigenous churches in about 2,200 church-based projects, Compassion is reaching out to nearly 400,000 children in 22 countries, including theUnited States.

 

Life Teen

www.lifeteen.org - Founded in Mesa, Arizona in 1985, by Msgr. Dale Fushek, LIFE TEEN is an international Catholic youth ministry that serves the Church by leading all teens closer to Christ through vibrant Eucharistic celebrations and by creating opportunities for teens to grow in their faith. Experience is the key to teens finding and encountering Christ in the Eucharist and one another. The weekly LIFE TEEN Mass followed by a LIFE Night are specifically planned and designed to provide these experiences. Some teens, for the first time, find themselves becoming part of a community where they feel loved and accepted…a community of peers, church leaders, parents and volunteers. LIFE TEEN, together we can change lives!

 

Youth For Christ

www.cdyfc.org - Youth For Christ's vision, as part of the body of Christ, is to see every young person in every people group in every nation have the opportunity to make an informed decision to be a follower of Jesus Christ and become part of a local church. YFC connects God's story of love and forgiveness to each kid's individual story through on campus clubs, annual student leadership conferences, summer camps, wilderness trips, Bible studies, and cafe' and coffee house settings. Our goal is to build life-changing relationships with young people to see them grow as disciples of Christ and become involved in the local church.

YFC is an interdenominational not-for-profit organization. Local contact: Youth For Christ, 1098 Parkwood Blvd., Schenectady, NY 12308. 800-542-0701

Join our community of legacy builders, our donors, who are committed to making a life saving difference in the lives of those who need them the most

Inside Out Soul Festival ­ August 1-4 2002

This festival can't be produced without the participation of 500 or more enthusiastic volunteer partners. We need people to help with everything from preparing the grounds before the festival, to cleaning the mountainside when everyone else has gone home. It's an amazing time! http://66.77.148.155/pages/about_us.htm

Commitment:

Each staff person must commit to working at least one five hour shift per day, each day of the Festival. You then qualify for the 50% volunteer discount off the regular ticket price. Full time Volunteers are scheduled to work 2 shifts each day of the festival, in exchange admission is waived and camping is provided, as long as it is available.