Youth Minister to Speak at O.C. Tabernacle

Bruce Main, founder of Urban Promise Ministries, adjunct professor at Eastern University and critically acclaimed author, is the featured speaker at the Ocean City Tabernacle for both the 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services this Sunday, June 23. Main founded Urban Promise, a ministry to provide safe, fun, creative places for local youth in under-resourced communities, in 1988 at the age of 25. Since its establishment, Urban Promise has grown to provide school programs and summer camps, two orphanages, and more to over 5,500 children and youth throughout its 17 ministry sites internationally. He speaks nationally and internationally at mission conferences, colleges, churches and business seminars. He and Urban Promise, are featured regularly in local media outlets and were highlighted on Diane Sawyer’s 20/20 special, "Waiting on the World to Change." Main has authored many books such as “If Jesus Were a Sophomore” and “Last Minute Preparations for a Life of Discipleship” and co-authored “Revolution and Renewal” with Dr. Tony Campolo. Main's appearance is part of the summer speaker series at the Ocean City Tabernacle every Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. through Sept. 8. For a complete list of events and speakers, visit www.octab.org. Located at 550 Wesley Avenue, the Ocean City Tabernacle is open to all as an inter-denominational family ministry center where the Gospel of Jesus Christ is central. This year marks the 140th year of ministry.