The Meaning of Social Entrepreneurship

This is an important subject whose time has come. Several folk - including Peter Drucker, Amy Sherman and Shirley Brice Heath have recognized the value of this subject.

I am excited to say that this is a concept that resonates deeply with The Salvation Army historically, and is a subject that is being discussed by both academics and practitioners in The Salvation Army.

The Meaning of Social Entrepreneurship is a great article by Gregory Dees on this subject.

I think that this is an important subject for youth workers to be thinking about - how do we provide viable solutions to youth who live in economically impoverished conditions and who are searching desperately for a way out that does not inevitably lead to jail (i.e., selling drugs, delinquency, etc.).

Saturday Night Live Spoofs The Salvation Army

This was an incredible FUNNY spoof of Salvation Army kettle season. It came on this past Saturday night. I think this is based on my brother-in-law, Cadet Keith Maynor's, singing outside Rockefeller! Congratulations Sinatra!

Latest Edition of the Journal of Aggressive Christianity

I have contributed an article (which was previously posted on this blog) to the latest edition of the Journal of Aggressive Christianity. My hope is that this article will help to stimulate thinking on youthwork in The Salvation Army.

Enjoy!

The State of America's Children

Marian Wright Edelman has founded the Children's Defense Fund that advocates for children who are at-risk in America. This is their report on The State of America's Children the year 2005. It is a great resource for understanding what the critical needs are for youth in America.