How to Become a Literacy Church

July 02, 2024 00:16:48
How to Become a Literacy Church
TEACH a KID to READ
How to Become a Literacy Church

Jul 02 2024 | 00:16:48

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Show Notes

Please join this heartfelt discussion with Doug Kempton.  Doug is the Pastor of Grace Community Church in Detroit, Michigan.  This is a ‘nuts and bolts’ conversation about the structures and systems to launch, build and sustain a literacy outreach program in any church. Grace Community Church is an enthusiastic and successful Literacy Church.  Doug has been serving his congregation and the children of Detroit for decades.  He is also the founder of SOAR Detroit (soardetroit.com), an organization that provides tutoring to help kids flourish.  He is also the pastor of a “Literacy Church.” Tony and Doug explore their shared passion behind…

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