| The Birth of the Organization Christian Resource Network, Inc. is a non-profit 501 © 3 organization which begun its operation in November 1999 and whose philosophy is based on the Old Testament book of Isaiah Chapter 61: 1-3. “The spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the broken hearted; to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord, and the day of vengeance of our God; To comfort all that mourn; to appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified.” |
• To spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ so that people will receive salvation, live in newness of life, and depend on Jesus Christ for their every need
• To inspire and motivate individuals to reach their highest potential and walk in the perfect will of God for their lives
• To reach and teach disadvantaged youth and their families
• To provide disadvantaged families with sound, group interactive support, seminars, and small group training, to assist them in dealing with or finding ways to overcome their difficulties
• To network with organizations by assisting them in feeding the hungry and providing clothing and shelter for the poor
• To visit the sick and shut in
• To create a newsletter to encourage community participation
About the Founder
Joan M. Blake was born on the island of Trinidad and Tobago and came to Boston to work and attend college. She received her Bachelor and Master’s degrees in Business Management from Boston University and Suffolk University, respectively, and later received her Master of Arts degree from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary.
As a young woman, Joan Blake was passionate about teaching others. While living in Trinidad she conducted free tutoring classes for children in her village. She was involved in school activities, extra-curricular activities and spent vacation time with her children during their growing up years. She is a Christian who has worked behind the scenes in the field for Christ, who prays for and encourages family and friends, who loves to pray for the sick, lead Bible studies, and help others.
Joan worked as an accounting instructor in a community college for several years, operated a home-based accounting and tax business and worked in government as an auditor before God called her into ministry. She began her ministry by writing editorials and profiles on pastors in The Christian Connection newsletter. Then God lead her in other areas of ministry. She started prayer and support groups in her home, women’s monthly breakfasts, and conducted mini conferences on the Key, the Door and the Way to Success and Rise up and Build.
She is the president and founder of Christian Resource Network, Inc. and the editor and publisher of The Christian Connection Newsletter. Additionally, she is the author of Standing on His Promises: Finding Comfort, Hope, and Purpose in the Midst of Your Storm published by Key to Life Publishing Company. She is a speaker at many of the Women’s Network Breakfasts she conducts and at local libraries where she discusses her new book.
Her hobbies are reading, writing, and walking. She is a wife and mother of four adults. She and her family reside in the Boston area.
Support Us
Christian Resource Network, Inc. depends on donations from the general public to support its programs for those who are in need. We reach and teach the poor the tools to cope with and overcome their challenges. Donations received will go directly to fund these programs. We appreciate your prayers and your financial partnership at this time. Your donations are tax deductible.
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If you prefer, you can send your donations to our mailing address:
Christian Resource Network Inc
PO Box 190971
Boston, MA 02119
Contact Us
Our Mailing address is:
Christian Resource Network, Inc.
P.O. Box 190971
Boston, MA 02119
Telephone number for prayer or general information:
617.282.6182
To email a prayer:
prayer@christianresourcenetwork.org
To submit an article for The Christian Connection Newsletter:
connect@christianresourcenetwork.org
For registration of workshops and conferences:
jblake@christianresourcenetwork.org
For on-line purchases of products and other educational resources:
sales@christianresourcenetwork.org