Dear McCormick Colleagues, Mentors, and Friends,
Over the summer, I was in Decatur, GA at the new Fund for Theological Education headquarters. Along with 19 other Ministry Fellows from 2011-2012, I had the opportunity to reflect on my experience as a grant recipient as well as present my project results. It was an enriching time to say the least, and I would now like to share a bit of my journey with you. Whether it was nominating me to apply, writing a recommendation, or simply imparting words of wisdom, your support during this process helped make it possible. Though this project has "concluded" in its initial phase, there is potential for ongoing development through my field studies placement this year.
Below is an abstract of my FTE project, along with a link to the project blog.
“Éxodo Guitar” is made possible by The Fund for Theological Education and is aimed at reaching at-risk youth in the city of Chicago through music ministry. The short-term goal is to engage young people ages 13-21 who are learning to play- or at least curious about- the guitar. The long-term goal is to connect these youth to the community life of a local church, encouraging them to explore their gift of music within that context. Free guitar workshops are organized by Éxodo and hosted by a church within targeted neighborhoods. Portions of these experiences are documented via a video blog which also serves as a promotional tool. In this manner, Éxodo is able to incorporate both digital and hands-on elements of outreach. This project was birthed out of Jesús Márquez’s encounters with youth ministry in various urban contexts, as well as his experience as a musician. “Éxodo” is the Spanish term for Exodus and is inspired by chapter 4:2; there God asks Moses “What is that in your hand?…” This question is reframed for aspiring guitarists: what has God placed in their hands which can be used to bless others?
- Project Blog - Éxodo Guitar: http://exodoguitar.tumblr.com/
- Article - Jesus Marquez receives Fund for Theological Education Fellowship:http://mccormick.edu/news/
jesus-marquez-receives-fund- theological-education- fellowship - Video - "What is Éxodo Guitar?" http://www.youtube.
com/watch?v=pdeZJZgdnz0
Blessings,
Jesús Márquez
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