Derek Perkins is the former director of Harambee Christian Family Center in Pasadena, California and directed the NEXUS youth program in Valparaiso, Indiana where he mentored children of all ages in the context of Christian community living. Parents, teachers, mentors and youth leaders alike will find Casting Nets: Stories on Mentoring in the Context of Christian Community invaluable. Casting Nets takes you on a journey through the many years of experience Derek has accumulated mentoring young men and women to become strong community leaders, college graduates, and most importantly, followers of Christ. Pick up a copy of Casting Nets at Lulu.com!
About Derek Perkins
Derek, son of John & Vera Mae Perkins, was one of the founders of Harambee Christian Family Center in Pasadena, CA. Karyn Farrar-Perkins was one of the founders of Harambee Prep. School and now Living Stones Academy, Grand Rapids, MI. They also directed the NEXUS youth program in Valparaiso, Indiana where they mentored children of all ages in the context of Christian community living. Parents, teachers, mentors and youth leaders alike will find this book recounting their experiences invaluable. Volunteers, Inner-City Workers, Church Leaders, High School & College Students, Cross-Cultural workers, Urban Leaders and Pastors, NEED TO READ THIS BOOK
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