02.20.2012

Growing Ministry

In October of 2006, the Williamson County site of CWJC of Middle Tennessee began with 17 students and five volunteers. In the last five years, we have watched as God has taken us on an incredible journey. He has grown this ministry by providing volunteers and people to make a...

02.06.2012

Poverty; It’s Not Just About the Money

Once again, Ruby Payne has opened up the definition of poverty, helping us understand that it involves so much more than just a lack of money. In order to move from poverty to wealth, one must be able to access the following resources: Financial: the obvious one Emotional: the ability...

01.30.2012

Fill Up!

“The more we give, I think, the more we get filled up.” So says Kris Seidenkranz, Marketing Communications & Promotions, when speaking about volunteering at the Christian Women’s Job Corps, one of LifeWay’s Community Fund recipients for 2011-2012. In 1997 CWJC of Middle Tennessee was formed to provide a faith...

01.17.2012

CWJC Graduates Stay Connected

In 2005, Cassandra appreciated the advice from her enthusiastic friend, Linda, and contacted CWJC.  Inspired by Linda’s success after graduating CWJC, Cassandra enrolled in computer and GED preparation classes with an “I can do this attitude.” The program provided childcare, tutoring, mentoring, and bible studies. The services included everything she...

01.03.2012

Volunteer Award Fall 2011

For the past two years, rain or shine, Terry Pope has been making his way to the downtown CWJC location every Monday and Thursday evening to tutor. Always with a weathered messenger bag full of prepared lessons in tow, Terry has faithfully served many of our math students week in...