Archive for 'Global Initiatives'
DWYL Resources
The team over at Don’t Waste Your Life continue to provide new engaging resources and many for FREE. Similar to Relevant Revolution, Sermon Jams have mixed the message of DWYL to various musical beats on CD. Below is a DWYL Sermon Jam Video: Download FREE DWYL Wallpapers: The entire DWYL Book and group Study Guide [...]
Full StoryPastor-Athlete // C.J. Mahaney
The following 7 minute video is from the T4G video crew at the office of C.J Mahaney documenting his library, work habits, thoughts on music, inspirations, and a unique glimpse into the life of a self-described “pastor-athlete.” I had the privilege to attend the T4G conference 2008 and to learn and be encouraged by the brilliant minds [...]
Full StoryKurt Warner // ProBook 09
After following Sports Spectrum, a magazine covering sports and faith, on Twitter, I received a direct message informing me that I was the winner of a ProBook 2009 Booklet, featuring Kurt Warner, giveaway. The booklet features a cover story on Kurt Warner of the Arizona Cardinals and it contains a 2009 pro football schedule, personal [...]
Full StoryVote For Us // Back Your Block Grant Nomination
A few posts back, I announced a grant opportunity for 501(c)(3) sports organizations in connection with Nike Back Your Block. Below is a video promo of the program. As I mentioned previously, I was hoping to apply for this grant, but needed to hear back from the IRS before applying. Well, I am excited to [...]
Full StorySports Organization Grants // Back Your Block
Nike’s Back Your Block grant program effort “to create a better life through sports” is investing up to $650,000 in grants across the nation to organizations that give back to the community. Grant Criteria: ~ Applicants must be 501 (c) 3 organizations as classified by the Internal Revenue Service. ~ Applicants must adhere to the [...]
Full StorySport For Change Trends
It is interesting to see the growing trend of organizations using the platform of sport to impact the world. Shoe and apparel companies, professional sports organizations, national commissions, and start up non-profits are in the game. Causes are geared towards poverty, health, peace, equality, opportunity, and education. Change is needed. Collaboration on a global scale [...]
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Servolution is a website where churches, organizations, and groups can partner together with the goal of reaching out to their communities through simple acts of kindness for the sole purpose of expressing the love of God to people in their community. Honestly, the idea is not new. But I like the idea of a movement [...]
Full StoryYouth Party, Rock Band, Wife on Lead Vocals
Saturday night was our youth lock in / Christmas party and we had a ball. Speaking of ball, there was a lot basketball playing through out the night and we had a King Dodge Ball tournament. The Middle Schoolers decided they wanted to challenge the High School. They put up a good fight and even [...]
Full StorySoles 4 Souls Shoe Campaign
If you didn’t know by now, I love sneakers and outreach initiatives. So, stumbling across this 50,000 pairs of shoes in 50 days campaign, I got excited and motivated to take part. Here’s the deal. Soles 4 Souls is a a shoe charity dedicated to helping those in need with the gift of shoes. They [...]
Full StoryHip Hop Concert @ New Dawn
We had a good turn out for our service/concert yesterday. We did have a few visitors from the community and also another church in our county that came to join us. The youth loved it, but I’m not so sure some of the older folk were into it (there were a few that were popping [...]
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John Garner
John Wooden
Ron Harvey
Stuart Weir
Tony Dungy
