Christian Community Activist Noel Castellanos to Speak in Albuquerque on July 26

Community activist and author Noel Castellanos has worked in full-time ministry in Latino urban communities since 1982, serving in youth ministry, church planting, advocacy and community development in San Francisco, San Jose, and Chicago.

Castellanos, who is CEO Of the Christian Community Development Association (CCDA), will share his experiences about his ministry at a CCDA Café in Albuquerque on July 26, 5:00-8:00 p.m.  At the program, which is sponsored by East Central Ministries, Castellanos will also discuss his new book Where the Cross Meets the Street. "Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about Christian Community Development and the inspirational story behind his new book," said organizers at East Central Ministries.

The event, which will be held at East Central Ministries, 134 Vermont NE (map), will begin with dinner at 5:00 p.m. and a talk by Castellanos at 6:00 p.m. Admission is free, but registration is requested.  Register Here For more information, contact East Central Ministries

Castellanos is also co-author of A Heart for the Community: New Models for Urban and Suburban Ministry (along Dr. John Fuder, director of Justice and Compassion Ministries at Moody Bible Institute). He has contributed to various other books and publications, including Deep Justice in a Broken World, A Heart for the City, and Crazy Enough to Care.