Pastor Corey Brooks shares his philosophy that 'the power of building always beats the power of politics,' emphasizing the importance of teaching trades and developing human talent. He recounts experiences with young men like James, who are learning construction skills at his church on the South Side of Chicago, and discusses his ongoing project to build a 100,000-square-foot Leadership and Economic Center focused on trades.
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Pastor Corey Brooks shares his philosophy that 'the power of building always beats the power of politics,' emphasizing the importance of teaching trades and developing human talent. He recounts experiences with young men like James, who are learning construction skills at his church on the South Side of Chicago, and discusses his ongoing project to build a 100,000-square-foot Leadership and Economic Center focused on trades.
- 1 A few weeks ago: James's comment to Pastor Brooks
- 2 Last 14 years: Pastor Brooks invested time in the Leadership and Economic Center
- 3 Recently: Donald Trump posted online about grant money for trade schools
- Youth gaining skills and careers in construction (e.g., forklift driver)
- Building human talent and dignity
- Potential for AI integration in building process
- Potential redirection of grant money to trade schools
What: Pastor Corey Brooks discusses his belief in the power of 'building' (both physical structures and human talent) over politics. He highlights his work teaching trades to youth on the South Side of Chicago, including a young man named James, and his ongoing project to build a 100,000-square-foot Leadership and Economic Center focused on trades. He also agrees with Donald Trump's idea of redirecting grant money to trade schools.
When: A few weeks ago (James's comment); last 14 years (time invested in center).
Where: South Side of Chicago, Tennessee (where Pastor Brooks grew up).
Why: To provide skill-building services, especially in trades, to youth from broken families and backgrounds of government dependency, offering an alternative to crime and fostering dignity.
How: By running trades classes at his church, bringing in equipment, using abandoned houses as projects, and building a large Leadership and Economic Center.