Posts by johnknorr
St. David’s Episcopal Church transforms Bellevue Middle School’s Conference Room
A school conference room is like a school classroom in that parent’s step into a space where they are safe, important, and are treated with empathy, understanding, and a helping hand. A school conference room is the intersection between an issue and a solution. It’s a time parents and school staff come together for the…
Read MoreUnited4Hope Announces the 2024-25 Coordinator Convening
United4Hope is excited to announce the 2024-25 Coordinator Convening on Thursday, July 25th at 6pm at Bethel World Outreach Church in Brentwood, Tennessee! This annual event kicks off the new school year by gathering 100+ coordinators and pastors in the same room to hear best practices from leaders in the school district and at United4Hope…
Read MorePastor Perspective – New Hope Missionary Baptist Church and West End Middle School
We welcomed Reverend Terence Hailey to the blog today to share about New Hope Missionary Baptist Church’s mentoring group at West End Middle School. Welcome, Reverend Hailey! Tell us about New Hope Missionary Baptist Church’s partnership with West End Middle. In what capacity have you been able to engage with the school? The Church that I…
Read MoreHow to Prepare for Your Partnership This Summer
How to prepare for your school partnership in the ’24-’25 school year:
Read MoreIntergenerational Opportunities for Churches to Support Their Community
Summer has officially kicked off and many are getting their much-needed rest, vacations, and family time. Also, there are many individuals within churches who are giving up their summertime to give back to their community locally and/or at large. ClearView Baptist Church reestablished its partnership with Liberty Elementary School in February of 2024 with Church…
Read MoreUnited4Hope Year-End Celebration Wrap-Up
This past Monday, over 100 church coordinators, pastors, school liaisons, and principals from around Metro Nashville Public Schools and Franklin Special Schools District gathered at Nashville First Baptist Church to celebrate United4Hope church/school partnerships for the 2023-24 school year. Those in attendance shared their biggest takeaway from the school year with a small group, and…
Read MoreWrapping up: A School Year in Review
It’s been a wonderful school year at United4Hope, and we are astounded by the impact that school and church partnerships have had across Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) and the Franklin Special School District (FSSD). Franklin Special School District In the FSSD, we are excited to announce that all 8 schools now have one or…
Read MoreWe Are Hiring!
Do you want to work in a supportive and Christ-centered team environment? Operation Andrew Group is currently seeking a dynamic leader to help take the Oak Project into the next season. This part-time role would be ideal for a follower of Jesus with proven leadership skills that understands the value of intergenerational mentoring relationships and…
Read MoreOpportunities to Support Your Partner School
As the end of the academic year approaches, teachers begin to reflect on all that has been accomplished by students, and themselves. Similarly, to racing, this last month can feel like the last few miles of a marathon, you’re sweaty and tired. Yet, it can be some of the most adrenaline and serotonin-rich parts of…
Read MoreUnited4Hope Church Coordinators: Be on the Lookout for Summer Check-in Signups!
As we wrap up the school year and look towards the summer, we are planning our Church Coordinator Summer Check-Ins. This fifteen-minute phone conversation with a member of the United4Hope staff is an opportunity for you to review the past school year and look forward to the upcoming year! Some things that you may want…
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