Comments for The 'CURE' for your Vocation http://mccormick.edu/wordpress/cure Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:34:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.2 Comment on The “Next Church” Conference – Reflections by Vera White http://mccormick.edu/wordpress/cure/2013/03/13/the-%e2%80%9cnext-church%e2%80%9d-conference-reflections/#comment-19639 Vera White Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:34:00 +0000 http://mccormick.edu/wordpress/cure/?p=1528#comment-19639 Hi Wes, I am sorry that you left the NEXT conference feeling disappointed. It was frustrating for me also that the workshop of 160 participants in an awkward space left little room for personal conversations. I would love to hear more about your vision and would urge you to call or email me directly: vera.white@pcusa.org 502-569-5261. Blessings, Vera White Hi Wes,
I am sorry that you left the NEXT conference feeling disappointed. It was frustrating for me also that the workshop of 160 participants in an awkward space left little room for personal conversations. I would love to hear more about your vision and would urge you to call or email me directly:
vera.white@pcusa.org
502-569-5261.
Blessings, Vera White

]]> Comment on Neighborhood Spotlight: Lake View! by Brooks Darrah http://mccormick.edu/wordpress/cure/2012/10/03/neighborhood-spotlight-lake-view/#comment-17751 Brooks Darrah Thu, 04 Oct 2012 15:53:21 +0000 http://mccormick.edu/wordpress/cure/?p=1348#comment-17751 Wes, Great article on the Lakeview! As someone who used to live in the neighborhood, and has been a member of Lake View Presbyterian Church for many years, I think your article gave a great overview of the area. Thanks for sharing! Wes,

Great article on the Lakeview! As someone who used to live in the neighborhood, and has been a member of Lake View Presbyterian Church for many years, I think your article gave a great overview of the area. Thanks for sharing!

]]> Comment on Responses to the Chicago Teacher Strike by Ron Barnes http://mccormick.edu/wordpress/cure/2012/09/14/responses-to-the-chicago-teacher-strike/#comment-17348 Ron Barnes Sat, 15 Sep 2012 18:40:43 +0000 http://mccormick.edu/wordpress/cure/?p=1315#comment-17348 This strike and the children being out of school is not an ideal situation but the commendable thing about this strike is that money (for teachers) is not the major issue. I used to be a public school teacher so I know the challenges teachers face: hot uncomfortable classrooms, books in unreadable condition, large classroom sizes making teaching and learning difficult, lack of materials necessary to teach and learn, old out of date classrooms and more. The learning environment in our schools needs to be improved. I applaud the teachers for taking stepping up at this time to make the education environment better for students in the future. If the teachers did not stand up then no doubt the School Board Administration would have let things go on in an undesirable state for God knows how long. That our teachers are truly taking up this cause for the children is a good thing. Their unselfish actions and desire to give our kids a better education speaks to the dedication and commitment teachers have for the kids they teach. The optimum situation would be for the School Board to share the same level of dedication and commitment. It does not make sense for people who have no involvement in the classroom to make policy for the classroom. This strike and the children being out of school is not an ideal situation but the commendable thing about this strike is that money (for teachers) is not the major issue. I used to be a public school teacher so I know the challenges teachers face: hot uncomfortable classrooms, books in unreadable condition, large classroom sizes making teaching and learning difficult, lack of materials necessary to teach and learn, old out of date classrooms and more. The learning environment in our schools needs to be improved. I applaud the teachers for taking stepping up at this time to make the education environment better for students in the future. If the teachers did not stand up then no doubt the School Board Administration would have let things go on in an undesirable state for God knows how long. That our teachers are truly taking up this cause for the children is a good thing. Their unselfish actions and desire to give our kids a better education speaks to the dedication and commitment teachers have for the kids they teach. The optimum situation would be for the School Board to share the same level of dedication and commitment. It does not make sense for people who have no involvement in the classroom to make policy for the classroom.

]]> Comment on Responses to the Chicago Teacher Strike by Jean Garrison http://mccormick.edu/wordpress/cure/2012/09/14/responses-to-the-chicago-teacher-strike/#comment-17338 Jean Garrison Fri, 14 Sep 2012 21:06:43 +0000 http://mccormick.edu/wordpress/cure/?p=1315#comment-17338 This is actually a post my sister Stephanie Garrison, a CPS teacher, placed on FaceBook. "Thanks to all of you who are giving your support to me and all teachers...We are serious about our jobs and only want the best for all children...I know it's frustrating but I'm concerned when I see parents walking with their children pass me and "ROLL THEIR EYES" or mouth nasty words after I say good morning...I wonder why they don't understand that the big things we are asking for are updated books, computers, smaller classes (under 35), air conditioning, roach and rat free spaces, clean drinking water, more assistance for students with social & emotional problems (stemming from poverty, daily shootings, even gunfire while we are teaching, gang harassment...how many times have I been kicked and punched trying to protect one student from another student...some children have even attempted suicide...too many have not received proper help)....I KNOW WHAT I SIGNED ON FOR... but when your answer to my "occupational realities" is a skewed evaluation process that includes student test scores and eventually student evaluation of the teacher, a "No Re-Hire" list for teachers caught up in school closings, a whole school year without professional development and next to no updated resources, am I really just suppose to take that and accept the implied comment of "Be Lucky You Still Have A Job"....No one wanted a strike but we were left with no choice...I'm passionate about working with kids BUT I refuse to continue being bullied and disrespected by people who should really spend at least a whole day (not a photo "op") in REAL classrooms..." This is actually a post my sister Stephanie Garrison, a CPS teacher, placed on FaceBook.
“Thanks to all of you who are giving your support to me and all teachers…We are serious about our jobs and only want the best for all children…I know it’s frustrating but I’m concerned when I see parents walking with their children pass me and “ROLL THEIR EYES” or mouth nasty words after I say good morning…I wonder why they don’t understand that the big things we are asking for are updated books, computers, smaller classes (under 35), air conditioning, roach and rat free spaces, clean drinking water, more assistance for students with social & emotional problems (stemming from poverty, daily shootings, even gunfire while we are teaching, gang harassment…how many times have I been kicked and punched trying to protect one student from another student…some children have even attempted suicide…too many have not received proper help)….I KNOW WHAT I SIGNED ON FOR… but when your answer to my “occupational realities” is a skewed evaluation process that includes student test scores and eventually student evaluation of the teacher, a “No Re-Hire” list for teachers caught up in school closings, a whole school year without professional development and next to no updated resources, am I really just suppose to take that and accept the implied comment of “Be Lucky You Still Have A Job”….No one wanted a strike but we were left with no choice…I’m passionate about working with kids BUT I refuse to continue being bullied and disrespected by people who should really spend at least a whole day (not a photo “op”) in REAL classrooms…”

]]> Comment on I’d do it all again… A Top 40 list. by Laetitia Wells http://mccormick.edu/wordpress/cure/2012/04/25/id-do-it-all-again-a-top-40-list/#comment-14086 Laetitia Wells Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:12:46 +0000 http://mccormick.edu/wordpress/cure/?p=1138#comment-14086 Hey Shelley, When I graduated in 2010, I, like you, had no job and had not thought about taking my ords. I kept on asking myself, "now what." And, it is then I learned to truly rely on GOD. Since leaving Chicago, I have not had a steady job but I preach often and I have not missed paying my rent (having somewhere to live is important to me LOL). But, I can truly say that now I have truly learned the meaning of the saying, "Let Go and Let God. " I let go of my fears and let God lead me and guide me into where and who I should seek for help, guidance and counsel. Presently, I am going through another transition in my life and right now, I do not know where I will be living in June. However, if life last I will be somewhere. I thank God for meeting you and I like you are in debt but I would do it ALL over again. Blessings and know that things will come your way.... I am praying for you love ya, Laetitia Hey Shelley,
When I graduated in 2010, I, like you, had no job and had not thought about taking my ords. I kept on asking myself, “now what.” And, it is then I learned to truly rely on GOD. Since leaving Chicago, I have not had a steady job but I preach often and I have not missed paying my rent (having somewhere to live is important to me LOL). But, I can truly say that now I have truly learned the meaning of the saying, “Let Go and Let God. ” I let go of my fears and let God lead me and guide me into where and who I should seek for help, guidance and counsel. Presently, I am going through another transition in my life and right now, I do not know where I will be living in June. However, if life last I will be somewhere. I thank God for meeting you and I like you are in debt but I would do it ALL over again. Blessings and know that things will come your way…. I am praying for you
love ya,
Laetitia

]]> Comment on How is McCormick’s financial health? by Recent Responses to Alums | the View from 2040 http://mccormick.edu/wordpress/cure/how-is-mccormicks-financial-health/#comment-13513 Recent Responses to Alums | the View from 2040 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:10:47 +0000 http://mccormick.edu/wordpress/cure/#comment-13513 [...] I recently responded to some often asked questions from our alums regarding McCormick’s financial  status. You can see my full responses on McCormick’s CURE blog. [...] [...] I recently responded to some often asked questions from our alums regarding McCormick’s financial  status. You can see my full responses on McCormick’s CURE blog. [...]

]]> Comment on Blogs of Interest by Shawna http://mccormick.edu/wordpress/cure/about/blogs-of-interest/#comment-12802 Shawna Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:55:37 +0000 http://mccormick.edu/wordpress/cure/#comment-12802 I have a blog too! What a great idea to list folks so we can connect! I have a blog too! What a great idea to list folks so we can connect!

]]> Comment on To the Classroom! by Jerome Adams http://mccormick.edu/wordpress/cure/2012/03/20/to-the-classroom/#comment-12170 Jerome Adams Wed, 21 Mar 2012 20:21:05 +0000 http://mccormick.edu/wordpress/cure/?p=1016#comment-12170 Thanks Shelley. Life Cycles of Judaism was one of my favorite and most impactful classes I took while at McCormick--right up there with Miracle Stories taught by Sara, and Multiculturalism in the Bible with Ted Hiebert. Thanks Shelley. Life Cycles of Judaism was one of my favorite and most impactful classes I took while at McCormick–right up there with Miracle Stories taught by Sara, and Multiculturalism in the Bible with Ted Hiebert.

]]> Comment on Christine’s Corner: “So you Want to Start a New Ministry…..” by addie miles http://mccormick.edu/wordpress/cure/2012/02/29/christines-corner-so-you-want-to-start-a-new-ministry/#comment-10631 addie miles Fri, 02 Mar 2012 18:19:16 +0000 http://mccormick.edu/wordpress/cure/?p=973#comment-10631 Thanks for this post, Dean Vogel. I was at the meeting last semester, and was very refreshed and inspired by it. My intent is to start a faith based, non-profit ministry. There is more to tell, but suffice it to say, that I appreciate this post, and the points that were made by Reverend Butterfield. I am printing and posting them in my study. addie miles Thanks for this post, Dean Vogel. I was at the meeting last semester, and was very refreshed and inspired by it. My intent is to start a faith based, non-profit ministry. There is more to tell, but suffice it to say, that I appreciate this post, and the points that were made by Reverend Butterfield. I am printing and posting them in my study.
addie miles

]]> Comment on A report on the McCormick Mission Trip to New Orleans!!! by McGuest McBlog McCormick McMission! | Stepanana's Stumbles http://mccormick.edu/wordpress/cure/2012/03/01/missiontrip/#comment-10619 McGuest McBlog McCormick McMission! | Stepanana's Stumbles Fri, 02 Mar 2012 15:07:18 +0000 http://mccormick.edu/wordpress/cure/?p=998#comment-10619 [...] out my latest guest post for McCormick Seminary’s The CURE Blog!  I’m disclosing some of our mission trip secrets from our trip to New Orleans in [...] [...] out my latest guest post for McCormick Seminary’s The CURE Blog!  I’m disclosing some of our mission trip secrets from our trip to New Orleans in [...]

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