Voice of Calvary

Bishop Bates has addressed the needs of the community and has focused on issues relative to economic empowerment, health, education, housing, crime, the elderly, youth development and problems associated with the care of children within his community.

"Our social and civic institutions- families, churches, schools, neighborhoods and civic associations-have traditionally taken on the responsibility for providing our children with love and order; discipline and self-control; compassion and tolerance; civility and respect for legitimate authority; fidelity and honesty. However, for this generation of children, there has been a serious breakdown in the ability of these institutions to pass on these basic values to our children. When these institutions fail, others may need to step in." (Bishop Bates, 1991)

Bishop Bates is the Founder and C.E.O. of "Inner City Breakthrough", a comprehensive, community-driven program that provides the following:

Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation

Mental Spiritual Rehabilitation

Food Pantry

Social & Career Mentoring'

Temporary Housing for the Homeless & Seminars on Career Planning

Programs currently on the drawing board include:

Computer Literacy School

Teen Pregnancy Prevention Center

Monthly Career Fairs

Recreational Center & Gang Prevention Counseling

For more information or to order teachings, please contact Bishop Bates at: bishopmbates@aol.com.