The History
As part of CVEM's 25th year celebration in 2005, strategic planning included development of a youth leadership initiative designed to recruit, mentor and shape future community leaders. Over $25,000 was raised as program start-up funds from Ministry supporters.
In 2006, Infusion was founded in partnership with the Pastoral Institute and Columbus State University.
The Program
Using the Servant Leadership Model, Infusion students engage community through leadership, service and theological reflection.
Infusion’s
goal
is to
cultivate
servant leaders
for our community and beyond,
and to equip those leaders
with the tools
to continue
to engage, question
and reflect.
Infusion is a servant leadership-based program in which students from diverse backgrounds engage community by study, reflection, and direct interaction around issues of social justice.
As the students interact with the community on various levels, they are led in processing their insights; they decide each year's theme, plan and implement strategies.
Students also learn about themselves. They explore how each person’s personality, faith and life experience can make a difference.
Students will meet people from all walks of life-different faiths, cultures, races, and social and economic backgrounds. They will work as a team in looking for ways to bring people and communities together as they work to empower others and bring about positive changes.
