East Valley Mayors Prayer Breakfast
Coming April 30th 2025
Fostering collaboration, trust, and unity among diverse leaders.
The meetings also provide a platform for structured, action-oriented collaboration. By setting an agenda that highlights urgent community needs, leaders can identify common challenges, explore best practices, and develop coordinated efforts to maximize available resources . Faith leaders can offer spiritual guidance and moral encouragement, while government officials provide logistical support, creating a holistic approach to addressing regional concerns . A successful East Valley Mayors' Prayer Breakfast (EVMPB) maintains a clear focus, such as tackling regional homelessness, enhancing public safety, or broadening access to mental health services . Prayer and reflection establish the tone for compassionate leadership, while organized discussions guarantee that practical solutions are examined .
Overall, the Mayors' Prayer Breakfast Meetings build trust, promote regional harmony, and create solutions that reflect leadership's moral and practical responsibilities. Ultimately, the power of prayer combined with strategic action produces healthier, more resilient, and more connected communities for generations to come .
Jonathan B. McHatton
Jon McHatton is a key figure in the story of CARE INC. He served as the Chaplain of the Arizona Legislature in 2005 and played a significant role in the organization's inception and development. Jon's journey began when he was pastoring a small church and was introduced to a former congressman running for Governor. This meeting led to a lifelong friendship and a shared mission to honor God in government .
Jon's vision for CARE INC was to bridge the gap between faith and public service, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and service to the community. He secured funding, registered CARE INC as a Civic Nonprofit Organization, and began working with municipal leaders to address community needs . Jon's efforts led to the creation of the "For Our City" model, which focuses on bringing together leaders from various sectors to collaborate on community projects .
Throughout his work with CARE INC, Jon has been instrumental in organizing events, such as the East Valley Mayors’ Prayer Breakfast, and fostering collaboration between faith, government, and community leaders . His dedication to service and community empowerment has had a lasting impact on the communities he has worked with .
Ben Sanders
Dr. Dave Summer
Bob Rivera
Hugh Hallman
Jon
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