Loving Houston spent much of 2014 forming relationships with churches and schools and discovering the good already happening in Houston. As we move into our second year, we are shifting to more of an active role. Our primary initiative will be to facilitate Learning Communities, whereby leaders of church-school partnerships come together to talk about (1) the needs of the school system, (2) what is working with regard to church-school partnerships, and (3) challenges and possible solutions. In addition, we plan to be a catalyst for church-school partnerships by hosting Training Sessions for churches that "want to get in the game" and by connecting churches looking for opportunities to serve with schools that need specific help. Through these initiatives, we hope to celebrate what is already happening in Houston and accelerate these good works.

In 2014, we identified more than 70 existing church-school partnerships in 12 Independent School Districts across Greater Houston. We are grateful that such good work is already in progress, and we look forward to seeing those numbers grow as we discover additional existing partnerships and help other churches accelerate this vitally important work.

If you are involved in a church-school partnership or wish to start one, please let one of our wonderful staff members know. In the meantime, we covet your prayers - for our city, our schools, our churches, and the work we are trying to do at Loving Houston. Thank you in advance!

   

  Peter Forbes

  Executive Chairman

  Loving Houston