Youth Development

Discovering Opportunities for Outreach and Reflection

See the Face of God in the City

aka DOOR

Denver, CO

www.doornetwork.org

Mission

Discovering Opportunities for Outreach and Reflection (DOOR) is a faith-based network of cities that provides opportunities for service, learning, and leadership development within the urban context. DOOR is an opportunity to encounter the city through the eyes, ears, and heart of God. We are dedicated to providing high quality, life-changing experiences for our participants, staff, board members, and the people in the communities where we are established. Our programming is rooted in the strength of local churches and communities, mutual respect, a culture of welcome and hospitality, and thoughtful reflection.

Ruling Year

1996

Executive Director

Andrea Sawyer-Kirksey

Main Address

430 W 9th Ave

Denver, CO 80204 USA

Keywords

urban, service, learning, missions, leadership development, young adult

EIN

84-1358060

Number

8043126807

Cause Area (NTEE Code)

Religious Leadership, Youth Development (O55)

Religion Related, Spiritual Development N.E.C. (X99)

Voluntarism Promotion (T40)

IRS Filing Requirement

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Discover

Short-term urban service-learning trips (day long, weekend, and week long) offered all year in Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, and Miami. Participants learn about the assets, needs, and social justice issues in each location through service opportunities, learning from local leaders, and reflection discussions.

Population(s) Served

General/Unspecified

None

Budget

Discern

For individuals, primarily from our neighborhoods, to spend three to twelve months developing their leadership skills, discerning their call, and exploring vocational possibilities. During the Discover season these individuals play a key leadership role in exposing and educating visiting groups to the issues of race, poverty, homelessness, and hunger. They help visitors to connect faith and justice as they lead daily devotions, reflection, and prayer.

Discern is an opportunity for emerging urban young adult leaders to hone life skills, grow professionally, and become exceptional leaders both in their community and the larger world.

Population(s) Served

Adolescents (13-19 years)

Youth/Adolescents only (14 - 19 years)

Budget

Dwell

For individuals, aged 19 to 30, to spend a year living in intentional Christian community while serving in a local agency placement, worshiping in an urban congregation, and reflecting together as a community. Dwell is offered in all DOOR locations (Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Hollywood/LA, and Miami).

Population(s) Served

Adults

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1. Expose people in a direct way to the city. Participants will spend from a weekend to one year living in an urban context, working with various helping agencies, churches and ministries already present in the community.
2. Educate people by spending time reflecting on the gifts as well as the needs of urban people and the communities in which they live. Participants will be asked to think about their lives and lifestyles.
3. Challenge people to consider Biblical responses to the issues of poverty, racism, and injustice facing the city, developing in them an awareness of the multiple ministry opportunities available both in the city and in their home town.
4. Motivate people to act in constructive, appropriate and loving ways both now and in the future, asking individuals to consider ministry and service an essential daily part of living out their authentic Christian faith.

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Board of Directors

as of 3/23/2018

Board Co-Chair

Benjamin Reynolds

Garrett Theological Seminary

Term: 2017 -

Board Co-Chair

Anton Flores

Alterna, Inc.

Term: 2018 -

Del Hershberger
Mennonite Mission Network

Lydia Kim
Presbyterian Church (USA)

Phil Carroll
Grandbridge Real Estate Capital

Sharon Nelson
Mennonite Central Committee

Michael Voth Siebert

Dawn Marie Sable

Alex Sato Hartman

Orlando Redekopp
retired pastor

Richard Middagh

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BOARD ORIENTATION & EDUCATION

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Yes

CEO OVERSIGHT

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ETHICS & TRANSPARENCY

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BOARD COMPOSITION

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