# The John & Vera Mae Perkins Foundation

> For Reconciliation, Justice, & Christian Community Development


## Posts

- [Donate Now!](https://jvmpf.org/donate/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]JTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZqdm1wZi52aWV3c3Bhcmsub3JnJTJGZG9uYXRlRW1iZWQlMjIlMjB3aWR0aCUzRCUyMjIwMDBweCUyMiUyMGhlaWdodCUzRCUyMjI1MDBweCUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRmlmcmFtZSUzRQ==[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row]
- [Welcome to our blog!](https://jvmpf.org/welcome-to-a-place-of-reconciliation-blog/):   Follow us on Twitter @MzLizPerk @PriscillaPerk17 @DebPerkSays  Download a copy of this month’s blog HERE! A Philosophy of Reconciliation November 2017 Welcome to JVMPF’s first official blog. We are excited to keep our friends updated on amazing happenings on our home front in Jackson, MS and from our travels around this Nation. We hope this blog will be fun, informative and inspire you to LIVE RECONCILED. In addition, we will share conversations that are affecting church communities and individuals as we attempt to walk in Christ. We watched along with our church family around the world this past Sunday…
- [Lenses Institute Meets at JVMPF](https://jvmpf.org/lenses-institute-meets-at-jvmpf/): We were very proud to host the group from Lenses this past week.  They were able to host their conference meetings on our campus and take tours around Mississippi.  The group had a tight schedule and got to hear from such speakers as Dr. John Perkins, Dr. Dolphus Weary, and Dr. Perkins’ son-in-law, Dr. Ronald Potter. Levitra helped me not only restore a normal sex life, but also increase my self-confidence. Just one small pill, and you don’t have any fears that it suddenly won’t work. The drug has never failed me. As for the purchase experience: I received my…
- [Visit the historic Perkins Center!](https://jvmpf.org/visit-the-perkins-center-for-an-historic-experience/): John and Vera Mae Perkins were instrumental in securing Mississippi families during the civil rights era which, for the south, extended well beyond Dr. King’s original movement.  When you visit the Perkins Center, you will not only learn about the ministry, but you will also be introduced to some of the fascinating and dark history of this state whose people had endured some of the harshest injustices of the era.   Bring your ministry team, school or family here to experience the history, tour the region and enjoy some of the beautiful sites of central and southern Mississippi! 
- [Belhaven Team Joins us on MLK Jr.'s Birthday](https://jvmpf.org/let-justice-roll-on-the-life-legacy-of-john-m-perkins/):   Special thanks to the Belhaven team that helped us prep for the CCDA Cohorts this week!  It was a big contribution and we hope you will all come back to visit or join our internship programs <3  
- [The CCDA Cohorts visit the Perkins Center](https://jvmpf.org/john-perkins-leadership-fellows-in-grand-rapids-mi/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Special thanks to the Clarks and all who organized the Cohort’s visit 🙂  We got to take a trip out to Mendenhall to see the original Perkins ministries that are still in action today![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
- [Meet the JVMPF Development Team](https://jvmpf.org/from-harambee-center-in-pasadena-ca/): JVMPF is proud to have an inspired leadership team working to extend John and Vera Mae’s legacy of reconciliation, community development, and inspiring hearts towards Christ!
- [Donate!](https://jvmpf.org/donate3/): Join us in making a difference in West Jackson and across the United States as we partner with organizations to pave a new way forward.

## Pages

- [VIP Invitation](https://jvmpf.org/vip-invitation/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”5150″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row]
- [My Calendar](https://jvmpf.org/my-calendar/)
- [2025 Gala](https://jvmpf.org/gala/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html css=””]JTNDZGl2JTIwc3R5bGUlM0QlMjJ3aWR0aCUzQTEwMCUyNSUzQmhlaWdodCUzQTUwMHB4JTNCJTIyJTIwZGF0YS1maWxsb3V0LWlkJTNEJTIycEtoNXdTWVZvR3VzJTIyJTIwZGF0YS1maWxsb3V0LWVtYmVkLXR5cGUlM0QlMjJzdGFuZGFyZCUyMiUyMGRhdGEtZmlsbG91dC1pbmhlcml0LXBhcmFtZXRlcnMlMjBkYXRhLWZpbGxvdXQtZHluYW1pYy1yZXNpemUlM0UlM0MlMkZkaXYlM0UlM0NzY3JpcHQlMjBzcmMlM0QlMjJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnNlcnZlci5maWxsb3V0LmNvbSUyRmVtYmVkJTJGdjElMkYlMjIlM0UlM0MlMkZzY3JpcHQlM0U=[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””] 65th Anniversary Sapphire Jubilee Weekend   Join us October 3–4, 2025, for a powerful weekend of celebration, vision, and community as we honor 65 years of justice, leadership, and transformation through the work of the John & Vera Mae Perkins Foundation. This milestone event will bring together leaders in faith, business, philanthropy, education, and advocacy—people committed to shaping the future while honoring the shoulders we stand on. Sapphire Jubilee Gala Friday, October 3, 2025 Jackson State University | Student Center Terry Woodard Ballroom B Red Carpet: 5:00 PM | Program Begins: 6:00 PM Formal /…
- [RSVP](https://jvmpf.org/rsvp/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html css=””]JTNDZGl2JTIwc3R5bGUlM0QlMjJ3aWR0aCUzQTEwMCUyNSUzQmhlaWdodCUzQTUwMHB4JTNCJTIyJTIwZGF0YS1maWxsb3V0LWlkJTNEJTIybUxnZ1RRc0xBVnVzJTIyJTIwZGF0YS1maWxsb3V0LWVtYmVkLXR5cGUlM0QlMjJzdGFuZGFyZCUyMiUyMGRhdGEtZmlsbG91dC1pbmhlcml0LXBhcmFtZXRlcnMlMjBkYXRhLWZpbGxvdXQtZHluYW1pYy1yZXNpemUlM0UlM0MlMkZkaXYlM0UlM0NzY3JpcHQlMjBzcmMlM0QlMjJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnNlcnZlci5maWxsb3V0LmNvbSUyRmVtYmVkJTJGdjElMkYlMjIlM0UlM0MlMkZzY3JpcHQlM0U=[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row]
- [Now Hiring](https://jvmpf.org/now-hiring/): [vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”4928″ img_size=”medium” css=””][vc_single_image image=”4930″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”” link=”https://www.indeed.com/job/executive-assistantoperations-coordinator-7dd63e5eb380efae”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=””] Executive Assistant & Operations Coordinator (Part-Time, Employee) Location: Jackson, MS Compensation: $17/hour, 20 hours/week, Contract (Potential to grow into full-time) Reports To: Co-Presidents Organization: John & Vera Mae Perkins Foundation A Role for the Right Season The John & Vera Mae Perkins Foundation is entering a new chapter. Our legacy remains—but the systems that carried us before must now evolve. We’re seeking a purpose-driven, detail-oriented professional to support our Co-Presidents and leadership team during a season of meaningful organizational transition. This role is ideal for someone who…
- [Dream Big Trip](https://jvmpf.org/dream-big-trip/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”4766″ img_size=”1600×857″ alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] Help our children DREAM BIG! The Dream Big Trip is a life-changing experience that opens doors for young leaders to see beyond their everyday world and step into new possibilities. Through this trip, students gain exposure to history, culture, and career opportunities that inspire them to dream bigger and aim higher. In the past, we’ve taken students to places like California, Washington, D.C., and Florida, where they’ve met influential leaders, visited historic landmarks, and envisioned a future beyond their current circumstances. This trip ignites ambition, builds confidence, and equips students with the belief that…
- [Annual Sports Camp](https://jvmpf.org/sportscamp/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”4816″ img_size=”full” css=””][vc_single_image image=”4819″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”” link=”https://forms.gle/DLcRTckfidzWpq4d8″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”4818″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”4821″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”” link=”https://forms.gle/cHZKB6MekbykrK6NA”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
- [Perkins Legacy Schools and Partners](https://jvmpf.org/legacy-schools-and-partners/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”4719″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]The John & Vera Mae Perkins Foundation 10 Legacy Schools initiative is exploding with hope and potential! Ten incredible schools handpicked to embody the Perkins’ unwavering commitment to education, civil rights, and community service are shining beacons of progress. These aren’t just classrooms; they’re launchpads for future leaders! Students aren’t just receiving an education; they’re becoming catalysts for change, empowered to make a real difference in their communities. This network is transforming lives from Jackson State University, an HBCU with a 65-year Perkins legacy scholarship, to institutions focused on theological studies and leadership. Through mentorship, academic excellence, and…
- [Alleane Currie Friends Luncheon](https://jvmpf.org/luncheon/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Our Monthly Luncheon is a precious time of friendship, fellowship, and inspiration. Please plan to join us and RSVP below! [/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html css=””][/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”4649″ img_size=”300×300″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”4650″ img_size=”300×300″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”4648″ img_size=”300×300″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”4680″ img_size=”300×300″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”4681″ img_size=”300×300″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”4682″ img_size=”300×300″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
- [Language of Love](https://jvmpf.org/language-of-love/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Receive a Language of Love shirt for a donation of $35. Your donation also includes shipping costs. Please indicate your shirt size on the Donation page, and email info@jvmpf.org with your name, shipping address, and your T-shirt selection and size after making your donation! Donate [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”4671″ img_size=”full” onclick=”link_image”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”4672″ img_size=”full” onclick=”link_image”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”4676″ img_size=”full” onclick=”link_image”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text] Love is the Final Fight [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text] God Loves Everyone [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text] You Don’t Give Dignity [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
- [Moody Bible Institute: The John M. Perkins Chair](https://jvmpf.org/moody-jmp-chair/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”4326″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”80px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The John M. Perkins Chair in Christian Community Development, Biblical Justice and Reconciliation honors the work of Dr. John M. Perkins’ life in the areas of gospel-centered community transformation, biblical justice, and reconciliation. Motivated by his love for the Lord and the transformational power of the gospel in his own life and family, Dr. Perkins has dedicated his life’s work to coming alongside men and women in their communities, preaching the good news that God is just and His plan, redemptive (Ps. 33:5, Luke 4:18–19, Matt. 23:23, Rev. 20:4–6, Zech. 8:4, Isa. 58:12, Gal. 2:10). His…
- [Wake Forest University School of Divinity: John M Perkins Divinity Fund](https://jvmpf.org/wfusd-jmp-divinity-fund/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”4321″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”80px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The purpose of the Dr. John M. Perkins Divinity Fund is to provide a scholarship, or other financial aid which may be awarded in the form of stipends for internships, to students attending the Wake Forest University School of Divinity. The scholarships and financial aid will be given to students seeking a theological education to enhance – their ability to bring restoration to communities of need, bring dignity to the poor and create partnerships among Christian communities. Recipients may elect to intern at the John and Vera Mae Perkins Foundation in Jackson, Mississippi or elsewhere. Recipients…
- [2023 Gala](https://jvmpf.org/2023-gala/): [vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Join us for an evening of celebration and inspiration as we come together to promote reconciliation, justice, and Christian community development. This is a can’t-miss event in celebration of 63 years of service by the John & Vera Mae Perkins Foundation. Our event will take place on Tuesday, September 19th, 2023, at 6:00 PM CST at the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, located at 222 North Street, Jackson, MS 39201. Our keynote speaker is Bryan Stevenson, founder and Executive Director of the Equal Justice Initiative, a human rights organization in Montgomery, Alabama. He was depicted in the 2019 legal…
- [Jackson State University](https://jvmpf.org/jackson-state-university/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”3985″ img_size=”885×708″ add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border”][vc_column_text]The Perkins Foundation is proud to partner with Pinelake Church to create the John and Vera Mae Perkins Scholarship at JSU.  Click here to read more [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
- [Newsletter](https://jvmpf.org/newsletter/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] Stay connected and inspired! Text PERKINS to 601-780-7785 for real-time updates on how JVMPF is sharing God’s love and making a difference—one heart at a time!   Sign up here to receive email updates from the Perkins Foundation: [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
- [Contact Us](https://jvmpf.org/contact-us/)
- [Board of Directors](https://jvmpf.org/board-of-directors/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Board of Directors Howard Ahmanson – Honorary Board Member Catherine Crouch Phil Eide Artis Fletcher Wayne Gordon Bill Greig, III Randy Hirsch Andrè Hines Matt McGue Norm Nason John M. Perkins – Emeritus Board Member Vera Mae Perkins Priscilla Perkins Joanie Potter Carl Snell Melvin Malone Gary Vander Ark Dan Wright [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
- [Internships](https://jvmpf.org/internships/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”4157″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”65px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”4161″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_single_image image=”4159″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”65px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”4185″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] The Perkins Foundation Internship is a program for graduating High School Seniors and College students who are looking to gain knowledge and experience in ministry. The opportunities provided will help interns learn and practice the principles of Christian Community Development, gain practical experience, and grow in their relationship with God and the community they serve. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”4186″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”65px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”4181″ img_size=”full” alignment=”right”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”4176″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”4177″ img_size=”full” alignment=”right”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”4178″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”65px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”4116″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text] Internship Application [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
- [JVMPF Summer Camp](https://jvmpf.org/summer-camp/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] Living Waters: Splash into Faith, Fun, and Justice! This summer, we’re diving into an exciting adventure where faith, kindness, and creativity flow like a mighty river! Campers will create, grow, and make waves in their communities through art, music, games, and teamwork. **Please Note: There will be a Parent Orientation meeting on June 7 from 10-11 AM at the Perkins Foundation. This meeting is MANDATORY for your child(ren) to attend summer camp!** [/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”4830″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”link_image” css=””][vc_single_image image=”4734″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https://forms.gle/TMJe1fxHBDiojkgQ8″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
- [Christmas Sale](https://jvmpf.org/christmas-sale/)
- [Adopt-A-House](https://jvmpf.org/adoptahouse/): [vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Repairs Needed for Properties If you are interested in adopting a house, you can either send a team to help with repairs or support one of our homes financially! Some repairs that you could sponsor or help with include but are not limited to carpentry repair, AC units, dry wall, tree trimming, digging drainage ditch, laminating floors, installing retaining wall, and installing hand rails. Some other needs include resurfacing our parking lots ($40,000), as well as a shed to protect our Pilgrimage Bus ($15,000). If you are interested in adopting a house by helping us with one…
- [Beach Bungalow](https://jvmpf.org/beach-bungalow/): [vc_row][vc_column][layerslider_vc id=”13″][vc_column_text]The Beach Bungalow is a comfortable single bedroom complex, just a few minutes away from I-55 and I-20. The apartment includes a living room, bedroom with a queen sized bed, bathroom, a dining area, and a private kitchen with utensils, pots, pans, and more. The Beach Bungalow costs $60.00 per night. Visit the Airbnb website for more details, or to reserve the Beach Bungalow. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
- [Featured Resources](https://jvmpf.org/featured-resources/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Our country has been racked by upheaval and unrest as we have been confronted by the long-reaching effects of racism in the form of police brutality, mass incarceration, and discrimination. In response to our nation’s crisis, many in the church have asked the question of “how do we respond as Christians to the injustices that we see today?” The problems that we are reckoning with seem so complex and deep rooted, which can paralyze us into inaction. However, we believe that the church has a responsibility to confront evil and injustice in all of its forms as…
- [Media/Testimonials](https://jvmpf.org/media-2/): Click on the video to watch Dr. John Perkins’s Bible Study with Dr. Bill Pannell Click on the video to watch Dr. John Perkins’s Bible Study with Rev. Ron Spann   Click on the video to watch Dr. John Perkins’s Bible Study with Benjamin Watson Click on the video to watch Dr. John Perkins’s November 10 Bible Study Click on the video to watch Dr. John Perkins’s Bible Study with Matt McGue Click here to read WORLD MAGAZINE’s article on Dr. John M. Perkins, who they selected as their 2020 Daniel of the Year! Click on the links to watch…
- [Donate Now!](https://jvmpf.org/donate/): [vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_single_image image=”4996″ img_size=”1800×600″ alignment=”center” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] 💛 Your Gift Makes a Difference—And It’s Tax-Deductible 💛 The Perkins Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Jackson, Mississippi. Every dollar you give supports faith-rooted community development, youth mentorship, and justice-based education that transforms lives. 🧾 All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law in the year they are made. You’ll receive an automatic email receipt immediately after giving. 💻 Want to track your giving anytime? Click ‘Sign Up’ to create your personal donor account—where you can view past donations, download receipts, and update your giving…
- [Perkins Zoom Bible Study](https://jvmpf.org/perkinsbiblestudy/): [vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”4610″ img_size=”full” style=”vc_box_outline” border_color=”black”][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] You’re Invited to Join the John & Vera Mae Perkins Foundation for Virtual Bible Study! Tuesdays at 8 AM CST In order to join Bible Study, you must register using the form below. Registration must be completed the Monday before Bible Study. Each Monday at 8 PM CST, registration closes and those on our registration list will receive the Zoom info 30 minutes before the call begins at 7:30 AM CST. In case you miss the deadline and want to join the next Bible Study, the registration link will be activated again at…
- [Lawndale Community in Chicago: John Perkins Center](https://jvmpf.org/lawndale-community-church-in-chicago-john-perkins-center/): In 1975, Dr. John M. Perkins’s close friend and co-founder of the Christian Community Development Association (CCDA), Wayne Gordon, moved to North Lawndale located in Chicago. At that time, North Lawndale was the 15th poorest neighborhood in the United States. Wayne and Anne Gordon, along with some local high school students, founded Lawndale Community Church. Since then, Lawndale has grown to include the Lawndale Christian Health Center, the Lawndale Christian Development Corporation, the Lawndale Christian Legal Center, and the John Perkins Center. Click here to visit Lawndale Community Church’s website and learn more about their ministry in Chicago.
- [Ontario, Canada: John Perkins Centre](https://jvmpf.org/john-perkins-centre-hamiliton-canada/): The Perkins Centre opened in Ontario, Canada in 2011 with 46 studio apartments, a community centre, and commercial rental space. Please visit their website for more information!
- [New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary: Dr. John M. Perkins, Chair Endowment](https://jvmpf.org/new-orleans-baptist-theological-seminary/): We are excited to share that Dr. John M. Perkins has recently been awarded a Chair Endowment from the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Please visit their website here.
- [Mississippi Loft](https://jvmpf.org/mississippi-loft/): [vc_row][vc_column][layerslider_vc id=”7″][vc_column_text]The Mississippi Loft is a comfortable single bedroom complex, just a few minutes away from I-55 and I-20. The apartment includes a living room, bedroom with a queen sized bed, bathroom, a dining area, and a private kitchen with utensils, pots, pans, and more. The Mississippi Loft costs $60.00 per night. Visit the Airbnb website for more details, or to reserve the Mississippi Loft. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
- [Southern Oasis](https://jvmpf.org/southernoasis/): [vc_row][vc_column][layerslider_vc id=”5″][vc_column_text]The Southern Oasis is a comfortable single bedroom complex, just a few minutes away from I-55 and I-20. The apartment includes a living room, bedroom with a queen sized bed, bathroom, a dining area, and a private kitchen with utensils, pots, pans, and more. The Southern Oasis costs $60.00 per night. Visit the Airbnb website for more details, or to reserve the Southern Oasis. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
- [The Nest Apartment](https://jvmpf.org/the-nest-apartment/): [vc_row][vc_column][layerslider_vc id=”4″][vc_column_text]The Nest Apartment is a comfortable single bedroom complex, just a few minutes away from I-55 and I-20. The apartment includes a living room, bedroom with a queen sized bed, bathroom, laundry utilities, a dining area, and a private kitchen with utensils, pots, pans, and more. The Nest Apartment costs $60.00 per night. Visit the Airbnb website for more details, or to reserve the Nest Apartment.  [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
- [Antioch Guest House](https://jvmpf.org/antioch-guest-house/): [vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1531496541110{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”][layerslider_vc id=”3″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1578880321970{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”] Antioch House was built in 1891 by Charles Robert Ridgway. This historic house was constructed on the highest point of his cotton plantation on Robinson Street in the capitol city of Jackson, MS. In the 1980s it was considered for designation as a historical landmark, because of the fine architectural structure of the house. During your stay with us, enjoy our warm, homey atmosphere — a spacious guest parlor, library, banister front porch, along with a screened-in sun porch, a private deck, and a…
- [Wesley Seminary: John & Vera Mae Perkins Leadership Masters Program](https://jvmpf.org/wesley-seminary-john-vera-mae-perkins-leadership-masters-program/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image source=”external_link” custom_src=”https://storage2.ischool.syr.edu/ischool.syr.edu/static/media/98864de6a097d39889e67b584cdc3f79/cache/2000_800_middle_uva.jpg”][vc_column_text]Wesley Seminary began the John & Vera Mae Perkins Leadership Masters program in March of 2018. This new masters program is a leadership specialization honoring Dr. John M. Perkins. The leadership masters program is designed for ministry work in multi-cultural settings. Click here for more information  [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
- [Seattle Pacific: John M. Perkins Center](https://jvmpf.org/seattle-pacific-john-m-perkins-center/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image source=”external_link” custom_src=”https://www.paladinoandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/campus_SPU_Courtesy-of-Seattle-Pacific-University.jpg”][vc_column_text] The John Perkins Center at Seattle Pacific University was founded in 2004 with the goal of cultivating students into leaders within the contexts of justice, racial reconciliation, and Christian community development. SPU strives to equip students with the skills to become diverse leaders who work to improve the wholeness and wellness of the communities in which they live. The center is also part of an interdisciplinary research facility at the university, seeking to comprehend structural disparities and methods to overcome these differences. Click here for more information[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
- [Northern Seminary of Illinois: John M. Perkins Fellows](https://jvmpf.org/northern-seminary/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image source=”external_link” alignment=”center” custom_src=”http://d2l1cq3mjs3qdw.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/areahotels.jpg”][vc_column_text]Northern Seminary of Illinois has the John Perkins Fellows, who are a part of the Master of Divinity program with an emphasis in Christian Community Development. Throughout the course of the program students are mentored, participate in urban ministry internships, and receive first-hand training from top urban ministry leaders. Benefits of the program include the mentorship provided along with in-context learning for practical ministry training, as well as community building designed to allow participants to create a network of supportive peers. Click here for more information[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
- [University of Virginia/Theological Horizons: Perkins Fellows](https://jvmpf.org/university-of-virginia/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]   In 2017, the University of Virginia selected five third-year students to reside in The Perkins House Charlottesville, a home located in the 10th and Page neighborhood less than half a mile northeast from the university. These students strive to build relationships with their neighbors by committing to a weekly “Neighborhood Sabbath,” which may include practices such as sharing meals, performing acts of service, and meeting and talking with neighbors. With the support of the John and Vera Mae Perkins Foundation, these students are able to work towards racial reconciliation and cultivate a Christian community in an ethnically diverse, mixed…
- [Wheaton College: Shalom Community](https://jvmpf.org/wheaton-college/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The John Perkins House: Wheaton College, Illinois has a multi-national, multi-racial learning community known as the Shalom Community. This intentional community seeks to use Biblical framework to address diversity, cross-cultural restorative dialogue, educational programming, discipleship, and self-awareness through living in a diverse residency. Resulting in students who are whole, effective Christians who strive for interracial healing and remove racism within the church and society. Students participating in the Shalom Community take a class dealing with racial and ethnic relations while fostering community through weekly meals and plan events designed to impact the Wheaton community. Wheaton Dedicates The Perkins House (2016)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image source=”external_link”…
- [Calvin University: John. M Perkins Fellows](https://jvmpf.org/calvin-university/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Calvin University started the John M. Perkins fellowship program in 2013. The program is designed to raise up leaders that are equipped to approach issues such as racism, especially with the principles of Christian Community Development. Starting in their freshman year, the Perkins fellows can live together on the Perkins floor. The fellows have an opportunity to reside in an intentional community called the “Perkins House” in their sophomore year.   Click here for more information.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
- [Contact](https://jvmpf.org/contact/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Feel free to contact us via phone or email, or simply filling out and submitting the form below. Additionally, you may text PERKINS to 56525 and get real-time updates from the Perkins Foundation on how we are helping people during this critical season. Thank you! [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”65px”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
- [G.I.R.L.S. & B.O.Y.S. Club](https://jvmpf.org/girls-boys-club/): [vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”2565″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_outline” border_color=”black”][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] God’s Intelligent Righteous Loving Sistas Building Outstanding Young Soldiers…For Christ Our purpose is to provide caring, adult professionals and a safe place for youth to learn and grow where hope and opportunity is provided through life-enhancing programs and character development experiences. G.I.R.L.S. & B.O.Y.S. Club engages members in fun and spiritual activities that help develop a sound moral compass and influence their ability to succeed in life.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”65px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”65px”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
- [Jubilee Community Garden](https://jvmpf.org/jubilee-community-garden/): [vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”2237″ img_size=”full” style=”vc_box_outline” border_color=”black”][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Many of the youth in our programs are living in food insecure households. This means that they have limited or uncertain access to food while at home. Our goal for these programs is to address the ongoing community need for fresh produce, while providing an educational and entrepreneurial outlet for the children and youth in our care. Our programs will provide an on-going opportunity for emotional, physical, mental and social growth of its participants. These programs will work to: Build self-esteem, self-awareness and overall awareness of others. Promote team building and positive peer…
- [I C.A.R.E. Mentoring](https://jvmpf.org/i-care-mentoring/): [vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”2344″ img_size=”full” style=”vc_box_outline” border_color=”black”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Compassion, Acceptance, Respect for all humanity and Equip(ping) them with the tools to release the power within Make a Difference in a Young Person’s Life Today. We’re thrilled that you’re interested in becoming a mentor to one of the youth in our programs! Many of the youth we serve haven’t had the opportunity to build consistent, healthy relationships with adults whom they trust. Our mentoring program is trying to change that. We decided to start I C.A.R.E. Mentoring program Many successful people credit one or more mentors who made a big difference in…
- [Good News Club](https://jvmpf.org/good-news-club/): [vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”2369″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_outline” border_color=”black”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Teaching youth to navigate their moral compass in a way that pleases God For over 50 years JVMPF have been hosting Good News Clubs. Good News Club® is a ministry of Child Evangelism Fellowship in which trained teachers meet with groups of children in schools, homes, community centers, churches, apartment complexes, just about anywhere the children can easily and safely meet with their parent’s permission. Each week the teacher presents an exciting Bible lesson. This action-packed time also includes songs, Scripture memory, a missions story and review games or other activities focused on the…
- [Perkins Justice Pilgrimage](https://jvmpf.org/perkins-justice-pilgrimage/): [vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”4897″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”4898″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”4571″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] What is the Perkins Justice Pilgrimage? Long before “Justice” was trending and “missional” was a word, Dr. John Perkins was boldly pioneering a new movement in the Christian culture. In 1976, he published Let Justice Roll Down, a manifesto and blueprint for the Church to begin to reclaim an ancient commitment to social justice. Crafted through his own experience growing up in Mississippi and forged through suffering and imprisonment, Let Justice Roll Down has been named by Christianity Today as one of the top 25 most important…
- [Micah Missions](https://jvmpf.org/short-term-missions/): [vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”2133″ img_size=”full” style=”vc_box_outline” border_color=”black”][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Micah Missions – Short Term Mission Team Short term trips are a great way for individuals, churches, and businesses to connect with the heart of our ministry to those in greatest need. Trips are scheduled throughout the year and typically require no specific skills or experience other than a desire to serve others. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””] Micah Mission Trip Info Come experience Jackson, Mississippi through the lens of faith, justice, and reconciliation. At the John and Vera Mae Perkins Foundation, we don’t just offer mission trips—we invite you to walk alongside us…
- [Books](https://jvmpf.org/books/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Receive one of Dr. Perkins’ books for a donation of $20. Your donation also includes shipping costs. Please email info@jvmpf.org with your name, shipping address, and the title of your book of choice after making your donation! [/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Donate” color=”primary” size=”lg” align=”center” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fjvmpf.org%2Fdonate|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”3906″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_outline” border_color=”black”][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”3907″ img_size=”full” alignment=”right” style=”vc_box_outline” border_color=”black”][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”3144″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_outline” border_color=”black”][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”3145″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_outline” border_color=”black”][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”2210″ img_size=”full” alignment=”right” style=”vc_box_outline” border_color=”black”][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”2214″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_outline” border_color=”black”][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”2215″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_outline” border_color=”black”][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”3147″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_outline” border_color=”black”][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”2212″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_outline” border_color=”black”][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”2217″…
- [Our Team](https://jvmpf.org/our-team/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Meet Our Team [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”42px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”4871″ img_size=”150×150″ style=”vc_box_outline” border_color=”black” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=””] V. Elizabeth Perkins Co-President; Program & Missions Coordinator Elizabeth Perkins lives with a profound sense of calling shaped by her faith in Jesus Christ and a passion for justice, reconciliation, and discipleship. She often reflects on how God’s faithful hand has guided her steps, not simply for her journey, but to empower others to walk boldly in their purpose and become instruments of change in a broken world. With over 25 years of ministry experience, Elizabeth has poured into the lives of both men and women,…
- [Our Story](https://jvmpf.org/our-story/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Go to the people, live among them, learn from them, love them.  Start with what they know.  Build on what they have, but of the best leaders, when their task is done, the people will remark, “We have done it ourselves.” -Ancient Chinese Proverb [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”2290″ img_size=”full” style=”vc_box_outline” border_color=”black”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] Who We Are The John and Vera Mae Perkins Foundation for Justice, Reconciliation & Community Development (JVMPF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Christian community development and racial reconciliation. Founded in February 1983 in Pasadena, California, by Drs. John M. and Vera Mae Perkins and their supporters,…
- [Zechariah 8 Housing Program](https://jvmpf.org/zechariah-8/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Zechariah 8: 1-6: “The Lord All-Powerful said to me: I love Zion so much that her enemies make me angry. I will return to Jerusalem and live there on Mount Zion. Then Jerusalem will be known as my faithful city, and Zion will be known as my holy mountain. Very old people with walking sticks will once again sit around in Jerusalem, while boys and girls play in the streets. This may seem impossible for my people who are left, but it isn’t impossible for me the Lord All-Powerful.” (CEV) [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”65px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”2128″ img_size=”full” style=”vc_box_outline” border_color=”black”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] The…
- [Youth Programs](https://jvmpf.org/youth/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] JVMPF Youth Ministry: Shaping Future Leaders [/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]At the John & Vera Mae Perkins Foundation, we believe in the power of young people to change the world. Our youth programs nurture their academic, spiritual, and personal growth through a vibrant blend of activities. From biblically-based teachings and academic tutoring to creative arts, music, and dance, we offer a supportive environment where young people can discover their talents and build strong character. Inspirational role models share their stories, empowering our youth to overcome challenges and reach their full potential. We’re dedicated to helping them build fulfilling lives and become…
- [Home](https://jvmpf.org/): [vc_row equal_height=”yes”][vc_column][vc_raw_html css=””]JTVCc3Bfd3BjYXJvdXNlbCUyMGlkJTNEJTIyNTE1OSUyMiU1RA==[/vc_raw_html][vc_text_separator title=”65th Sapphire Jubilee Celebration” css=””][vc_empty_space height=”90px”][vc_single_image image=”4557″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://jvmpf.org/perkins-justice-pilgrimage/”][vc_column_text] Embark on a Transformative Journey with Us! Join us for an unforgettable experience filled with life-changing dialogue, engaging Bible study, and immersive learning about reconciliation and justice. This spiritual pilgrimage invites you to reflect on our past, understand its impact on our present, and envision a future rooted in justice and unity. Let’s walk this path together, embracing our history and shaping a better tomorrow.   Applications are now open! [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes”][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”4689″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https://jvmpf.org/language-of-love”][vc_column_text] Join the Movement with Our Language of Love…


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