be a volunteer mentor
A mentor is an individual, usually older, always more experienced, who helps and guides another individuals development. This guidance is not done for personal gain.
Mentoring is used in many settings. Although it is most common in business, it is also commonly used in educational settings, especially with marginalized communities, many of which are found in Philadelphia.
One of the most valuable assets you can have is a good mentor. The Merriam Webster Dictionary defines a mentor as "a trusted counselor or guide."
CityNet uses the mentoring approach with our LAMPhilly students. If you would like to become a mentor to one of them, please contact us through this site, and we will match you with an appropriate student.
OUR STAFF
Mark
Sarracino
Executive Director
Mark is responsible for the overall strategic direction
of the organization, serves as a LAMPhilly instructor, and manages
direct line staff of the ministry. He also works closely with the
board to ensure the fulfillment of CItyNet's mission and
vision.
our staff is a dedicated group of experienced ministry practitioners who stand ready to help and to serve
Depending on where you are involved in CityNet Ministries, you are bound to interact with one or more of the following key staff members. Please call upon any of us to assist you in your efforts to share the Gospel. We will work with you the best we know how to advance the Kindgom.
Stephen
Smallman
Director of Training & Cirriculum
Steve is a LAMPhilly instructor as well as oversees all training and curriculum development for CityNet Minsitries. More About Steve >>
Ed
Gross
Coordinator of Strategic Alliances
Ed's emphasis within CityNet is to coordinate and engage churches and pastoral leadership in working with one another for the advancement of the Kingdom. As such, he oversees all networking efforts of the ministry. More About Ed >>
Brent
Anderson
Mentorship Manager
Brent's role is to recruit, train and manage all mentors associated with CityNet Ministries. Mentors are used in the LAMPhilly program, and are matched with students to assist them with a wide range of issues during their tenure.
Unnamed
Director of Resourcing
Plans call a new staff position as soon as the funds become available. This person will be responsible for fostering suburban/urban partnerships between churches, as well as raising the necessary operating funds to sustain the ministry.
Emanuel
Gingerich
Bookkeeper
Every organization needs a professional to handle the books. Emanuel is responsible for all bookkeeping and data entry activities of CityNet Ministries, including entering donations, payments, preparing financial reports and handling tax issues.
Cheryl
Lawrence
Administrative Assistant
Cheryl oversees all of the clerical and support issues of CityNet Ministries. She fields telephone calls, email communications, letter distribution, appointment scheduling, and so much more. She is the real backbone of the administrative staff.