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Unique At Risk Youth Mentoring Program is Cancelled!
Poor and disadvantaged youths are losing hope.
In January of 2008 in Monroe, Louisiana a youth mentoring program was terminated effecting over 108 at-risk youths and their families. Click on ...
There comes a time in our lives when we wish we could take back or change some of the things that we have said or done. In this world of ours it is easy to see that the major cause of conflict is as an unwillingness to extend forgiveness. The lack...
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- •Having a dream to re-build decaying communities and lives by making the world a better place for all of humanity to live in peace and harmony. The Rev. Christopher D. Handy strives to raise the conscience of people everywhere to make a difference. His meager beginnings in a small rural town in Monroe, Louisiana and his childhood in a housing project greatly contributed to his mission to enlighten, inform, educate, and motivate people to better themselves and their communities.
•Handy has written many articles for various newspapers and magazines. He has organized marches to combat violence, injustices, and poverty, and while in school in Michigan he ministered on the 'bad' streets of Detroit and other cities. He continues to uphold justice and freedom by sharing his experiences with audiences everywhere. His first book “The Scars of Racism” has made a stunning and positive impact on people of all races.
•In 1999, Dr. Handy founded a Non-denomination Christian Community Church Ministry called The New Testament Bible Church and a non-profit organization called I.C.A.N (Innovative Community Action Network); Dr. Handy main focus is the future of our younger generation and the out casts of our society. In effort to prepare all young boys and men for the realization of being a man in today's society, he has developed a program called "Christian Manhood Training Program" (CMTP), which is a rites of passage program which deals with many of today's tough issues such as developing a relationship with God, treatment of women, responsibility of being a Father, learning to love and not Kill, the importance of an education, handling racism, and the dangers of drugs and alcohol abuse.
•Dr. Handy is currently the Mentor Coordinator/Director for ICAN. His job is to work with at-risk and troubled youths within the community by helping them to believe in themselves and encouraging them to strive for success. He was honored in 2002 with an Honorary Doctorate of Humanities Degree from The Institute of Christian Works for his work with the Mentoring Program. Dr. Handy is also a certified prison fellowship counselor, who has spoken to numerous inmates of all ages on how to survive on the inside, thus, preparing them for their release into society. Dr. Handy is also a Licensed and Certified Counselor and a certified Life skills Coach and Trainer. Dr. Handy is a certified Private Postsecondary Educator in Christian Education. Having received many citations and special recognition awards from state and civic organizations.
•His educational background includes an Associate Degree in Business Administration from Louisiana Business College, a Bachelors Degree in Christian Education, a Bachelor Degree in Theology, a Masters of Divinity Degree, and a Doctorate of Theology Degree from Andersonville Baptist Seminary in Camilla, Ga. He also has a Ph. D. in philosophy in counseling from the Institute of Christian Works in Columbia, SC. Dr. Handy is married and the Father of three children and definitely believes the family is the foundation of any society.
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Unique At Risk Youth Mentoring Program is Cancelled!
In January of 2008 in Monroe, Louisiana a youth mentoring program was terminated effecting over 108 at-risk youths and their families. Click on this link for the full story and more information about Chris Handy http://justiceforchrishandy.homestead.com . This mentoring program was helping poor and disadvantaged youths succeed in school and society.
Mentor Coordinator Christopher Handy is devastated! “After 6 years of hard w… Continue
Mentor Coordinator Christopher Handy is devastated! “After 6 years of hard w… Continue
Posted on September 24, 2009 at 8:30pm —
Book Announcement: Readings For The Soul
Do not be afraid to change your life and your world, I say do not be afraid.
Emerging Christian Author Rev. Christopher D. Handy proudly announces the long awaited release of his newest book; Readings For The Soul.
In this powerful book, Dr. Handy shares encouraging… Continue
Posted on February 18, 2009 at 6:56pm —
The Power of Forgiveness
There comes a time in our lives when we wish we could take back or change some of the things that we have said or done. In this world of ours it is easy to see that the major cause of conflict is as an unwillingness to extend forgiveness. The lack of forgiveness can cause so many problems to arise and even cause individuals to develop a hatred for one another, divorce, family problems, and violence. This brings us to the word forgiveness, which means “to send forth, to send away, to remit.”
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Posted on February 10, 2009 at 10:38pm —
Hearing The Voice of God In The Midst of a Storm
Life trials seem to sometime bring us to the point of despair and hopelessness, but the words of God, God voice can calm the storms of life. They can change a negative situation into something positive and encouraging. In St. John 10:27-28 Jesus says, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.” To those who have accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, this stateme… Continue
Posted on August 20, 2008 at 5:43pm —
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