Terry Bates
Official Spokesperson
My name is Terry Bates and I have the privilege of being a board member and representative of Believe-and-Do non for profit organization. Although I’m a truck driver by trade, my passion has always been to work full time in community leadership.
As a resident for many years of the Englewood community located on the south side of Chicago, I have seen and have been affected by the resource indifference of our youth. These experiences gave me the passion and drive that led me into ministry. I served as the Youth Pastor for the Holy Bible Church located in Harvey, Illinois for over a decade.
The role of youth Pastor along with life experiences has given me the opportunity to develop and maintain effective relationships with children and teenagers through outreach programs, volunteering, and facilitating spiritual as well as personal growth. It is my intention to assist my fellow board members to ensure the improvement, progression, and advancement to our community by providing the critical resources needed for our youth today.
I’m unable of doing something I myself do not wholeheartedly believe in. I am confident that “Believe-and-Do” non for profit organization is capable of providing social and economic resources while helping the people access assistance and expand their range of outlets of support to meet their needs.