Spirituality, Justice, and Pedagogy

You are invited to an evening with Cisco Gonzalez of Reformed Bible College and the IMANI gospel ensemble

Friday, September 23, 2005, 7:30pm
Prince Conference Center at Calvin College

This session is free and open to the public.
Registration is required for all other conference sessions.

This evening is sponsored by the Kuyers Institute for Christian Teaching and Learning as a part of the conference Spirituality, Justice, and Pedagogy.

Cisco Gonzalez, M.S.W. is Adjunct Instructor at Reformed Bible College and was appointed part-time in 2003 as field practicum liaison. He works closely with the director of field practicum and monitors the field experience between the college, the student and the assigned agency. Mr. Gonzalez also acts as the Director of Student Life for RBC. He has worked with a variety of organizations in Western Michigan including, City Hope Ministries, Young Life urban, Alternative Directions and Catholic Social Services. Mr. Gonzalez holds a BA from Calvin College and an MSW from Grand Valley State University. Cisco Gonzalez's presentation is entitled "A Tangible Christ in the Classroom."

Formed in 1999, IMANI is a female gospel ensemble comprised of five women committed to ministry through music. The music they perform together reflects their values and commitment to Christ. The word IMANI , faith in Swahili, embodies the essence of the group's identity as women of African descent and as women of faith.

Never compromising the biblically-based lyrical content, IMANI blends traditional and contemporary gospel music with jazz overtones to create a unique worship experience. Their style of music is very versatile and appealing to all ages and backgrounds allowing them to reach a broad audience with the good news of Jesus Christ.

IMANI members come from diverse denominational and musical backgrounds that provide a potpourri of Baptist, Church of God in Christ, Non-denominational, African Methodist Episcopal, classical, jazz, and gospel traditions. The ensemble feels its ministry is enriched through the unique gifts and contributions of each member.

IMANI has performed at schools, colleges, churches, television broadcasts, conferences and festivals. With their talent, IMANI has a solid future in Christian music. There is no substitute for their authentic gospel harmonies, which sing of the glory of God.

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