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I left a lucrative career in law because thousands of individuals cannot receive vital…
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Why Justice Needs to Be a Team Sport
Why Justice Needs to Be a Team Sport
When I was in school, I ran track. Track is not a team sport.
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Justice is Biblical, not political
Justice is Biblical, not political
A disturbing trend has slipped into the church lately, spotlighted by the pandemic and the 2020 election. We have…
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Expanded Tax Benefits Help You Support Charity This Year.
Expanded Tax Benefits Help You Support Charity This Year.
Christmas is why we give. God so loved you he gave his one and only son (Jn.
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Contributions
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Your organization is struggling to manage volunteers. How can you improve the situation?
My experience of managing thousands of volunteers for more than two decades mirrors many of the other comments: 1. Lead with heart, or as Simon Sinek says, start with why. Volunteers want meaning and impact. Don’t make them your slaves, invite them to join you in specific work and connect that work to the greater purpose. 2. Treat volunteers like employees. Interview them and align their skill sets with organizational needs. You wouldn’t hire someone simply so they have something to do - treat volunteers the same way. 3. Communicate impact regularly and visually. Share stories, highlight volunteers and their impact. Celebrate with them and provide opportunity for their growth and development in advancing your mission.
Activity
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Administer Justice is ready for the Christian Community Development Association (CCDA) conference! Be sure to stop by exhibit both #809 to say hi!…
Administer Justice is ready for the Christian Community Development Association (CCDA) conference! Be sure to stop by exhibit both #809 to say hi!…
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Today’s “It Started at Lowell” profile features alum Eugene Cho from the Class of 1989. “To know me is to know the story of my parents. My father…
Today’s “It Started at Lowell” profile features alum Eugene Cho from the Class of 1989. “To know me is to know the story of my parents. My father…
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We're hiring! Join Administer Justice as our Attorney Recruitment Director and play a crucial role in inspiring attorneys to serve their communities.…
We're hiring! Join Administer Justice as our Attorney Recruitment Director and play a crucial role in inspiring attorneys to serve their communities.…
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Experience
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Education
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University of Illinois College of Law
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President of Christian Legal Society Chapter at the law school
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President of Student Body, Vice-President Student Body, Founder & President Pre-Law Club, President Right to Life Group, President College Republicans, Representative on State Board of Education, Volunteer for numerous community service groups.
Volunteer Experience
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Executive Director
Administer Justice
- 13 years 11 months
Civil Rights and Social Action
I watched Administer Justice grow from one small room to multiple offices, one person to 17 staff and nearly 1,000 volunteers, and no money to $2.4 million audited revenue. The mission of bringing justice to the most vulnerable while advocating in legal and government systems is inspiring. Particularly inspiring is that this is done in Christ name as help and hope are shared with nearly 50,000 clients from all walks of life, all faiths or no faiths, who have been helped.
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Elder
Fox Valley Evangelical Free Church
- 4 years 3 months
Shepherding a church is intense, faith-driven work which is humbling and requires wisdom in the counsel of many. I am grateful for the opportunity to have volunteered in this role several times over the last 20 years.
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Board Member
Christian Business Fellowship
- Present 10 years 10 months
Education
Christian Business Fellowship is a new organization which grew out of Harvest Bible Chapel in Elgin and is going national. I volunteer as a legal advisor, member of the board, and national strategist. The mission of the group is to educate business leaders in how to grow businesses to the glory of God while serving the local church.
Publications
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Gospel Justice
Moody Publishers
See publication"As Christians, we are called 'to loose the chains of injustice... to set the oppressed free.' Bruce Strom gives an inspiring example for fulfilling this call." Rich Stearns, President of World Vision US.
Come meet your neighbor and the legal challenges they face in a nation where Justice for All is not fully realized. "This book will stir your soul and prompt you to seriously consider what Jesus' words "Go and do likewise" mean for you personally and practically. Bruce Strom offers a…"As Christians, we are called 'to loose the chains of injustice... to set the oppressed free.' Bruce Strom gives an inspiring example for fulfilling this call." Rich Stearns, President of World Vision US.
Come meet your neighbor and the legal challenges they face in a nation where Justice for All is not fully realized. "This book will stir your soul and prompt you to seriously consider what Jesus' words "Go and do likewise" mean for you personally and practically. Bruce Strom offers a compelling call to action no reader will easily ignore." Carol Thompson, executive vice president, Christianity Today.
Projects
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Restore Conference
Annual Conference providing inspiration and practical tools to live your passion for doing justice with the love of Christ. July 29, 2023 at Broadview Missionary Baptist Church.
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Persevering Power
New book project with InterVarsity Press.
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Gospel Justice
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Honors & Awards
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Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award
Human Relations Commission
Presented to Bruce and his wife Helen for a lifetime of work that exemplifies the life and teaching of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by promoting liberty, justice and freedom for all.
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Lasting Impact Award
Elgin Community College
Recognized for significant and lasting impact in the community through leadership and committed assistance to the poor and vulnerable.
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Hope Award for Effective Compassion
World Magazine
Awarded to Administer Justice for work in empowering individuals trapped in the justice system in need of help and hope.
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Community Leadership Award
NAACP DuPage County
Recognized for contributions and commitment to the community for a consistent spirit of excellence in stewardship and service.
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Les Lemke Community Service Award
Club Guadalupano
Recognized for leadership and service to the Latino Community.
Languages
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English
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Organizations
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American Bar Association
Access to Justice Committee
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