Pastor calls for clergy to step up crime prevention
The following is a statement from Rev. Jesse Turner of Pine Bluff.
"Pine Bluff has no FACES. Pine Bluff needs Faith And Community Empowering Strategies (FACES) to help clergy move the city forward in Crime Prevention and Community Economic Development (CED). We need more pastors like Saint Dewitt Hill, Jr. and Bishop Esau Watson, Jr. who create jobs through projects, e.g., housing development projects, and transportation service which create economic development for Pine Bluff.
"Viewing Pine Bluff's economic development and crime prevention from the perspective of a pastor I understand the real need for increased involvement of clergy. The clergy wants to take a lead in creating a better quality of life in the community, but many do not have the necessary skill in crime prevention or economic development to take on these issues.