Just a reminder that there is NO leadership meeting tonight (Thursday May 31st) normally held at the Lee Company.
We yielded the date to make room to allow everyone to attend the two important events - PK-PowerUP and Ambassador training - leading up to Promise Keepers Nashville 2007 coming up tomorrow night and Saturday, June 1'st & June 2'nd.
Read the post below for all the details!
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Friday, May 25, 2007
PK Power-Up & Ambassador Training in one week!
Hello everyone,
Just as a reminder, I want to share with you two important events leading up to Promise Keepers Nashville 2007 coming up next weekend, June 1'st & June 2'nd. Attached are invitations to both which provide detailed information regarding times and directions.
The first event, PK Power-Up (Friday night June 1'st at 6:45 PM at The People's Church) will serve as our springboard into the last 50 days leading up to the conference on July 20-21'st. Join us for an evening of live worship led by Michael Hill and The People's Church worship band, PK speaker James Ryle, PK North American Field Director Chuck Schneider, and PK VP of Marketing Rick Wright.
Hear inspiring testimonies of how God has used Promise Keepers to shape the lives of men and families for all eternity. Promotional materials (bookmarks, posters, DVD's, etc...) will be available for you to take back to your church and other churches in your community to promote awareness for the conference. Bring your men, your pastor, your family, in short, anyone who is a supporter of Promise Keepers and come join us for an inspired evening of worship and fellowship.
The second event, PK Ambassador Training (Saturday June 2'nd at 8 AM also held at The People's Church) is a vital training event that will equip you to become a bridge builder in your community between Promise Keepers and local pastors/men's ministry leaders in laboring to build the kingdom.
This event is special in that the whole training will be captured live on tape, to be utilized as THE training DVD for future Ambassador trainings around the country. That's right, your mug will be preserved for all posterity as hundreds of future ambassadors are impacted by your contributions and questions gleaned from watching you on this DVD that you will take part in on Saturday. Lunch and materials will be provided. I've attached a link - Ambassadors Responsibilities - which explains more fully about the Ambassador Program which will answer many of your questions.
Even if you've been Ambassador trained (whether current or inactive), there is a tremendous amount of new information that will be shared regarding PK's new direction, focus, and strategy for reaching the men that I'm sure you'll want to hear about. (Please confirm you plans to join us by notifying our: Ambassador Recruiting Coordinator... Rick Lee
E-mail at mailto:richardlee1@charter.net
At the end are two links to maps for directions to The People's Church.
In addition, our next Promise Keepers Nashville Leadership Team Meeting will be Thursday night June 14'th at 6:30 PM at Lee Company.
The next 60 days are crucial to our efforts to prepare to host a sold-out arena of 14,500 men on July 20-21'st. Those men are counting on us to provide the optimum atmosphere for the Holy Spirit to do His work. Your participation in these two events will energize and equip you to further the Lord's work through Promise Keepers to reach the men of our community for Jesus Christ.
Can we count on you to join us?
Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend and thanks to all of those patriots who made the ultimate sacrifice to preserve our freedom to preach the Gospel.
Blessed to be a blessing,
Tim Richards
Assistant Event Director & Volunteer Staff Representative
Promise Keepers Nashville 2007
Mobile (615) 319-7150 Home (615) 302-3606
E-mail at mailto:PKNashville2007@aol.com
The People’s Church
Mack Hatcher Parkway at Highway 96
Franklin, Tennessee 37064
615-794-2812
MAPQuest Link
Directions: From the North, take I-65 South to Franklin Highway 96 exit, Turn right onto Highway 96, after the fifth traffic light, The People’s Church will be on your left. Enter on the east side of the building through the middle doors.
From the South, take I-65 North to Franklin Highway 96 exit, turn left onto Highway 96, after the sixth traffic light, The People’s Church will be on your left. Enter on the east side of the building through the middle doors.
Monday, May 21, 2007
Let the Other Guys Do All the Work
Let the Other Guys Do All the Work
By Steve Sonderman
I will never forget my first Promise Keepers conference in Boulder, CO in 1993. What a sight, walking to lunch and seeing all the smoke from the grills frying the chicken and steak. I honestly thought there was a fire on the campus. I guess, in a way, there was!
I will never forget when Bill McCartney lit a single candle, passed it on to Dave Wardell and eventually on to all 50,000 men in the stadium, signifying unity in the Body of Christ. I will never forget the hundred men coming home to Milwaukee energized and equipped to make a difference at their home, church, workplace and world.
Since our first conference in ‘93 we have taken hundreds and hundreds of men to conferences all over the Midwest; Indianapolis, Chicago, Minneapolis, Detroit, and Milwaukee. One of the best parts of these events is that someone else does all the work; all you have to do is show up and allow God to work in the lives of your men. Over the past fourteen years there are a number of things we have learned regarding how to maximize the Promise Keepers experience.
I. Have a Coordinator
Whether you are taking twenty men or five hundred men to a PK conference, you need a coordinator to handle all the details of the trip. This man should be very strong in the area of administration and will need to delegate to a team of men. This team will be responsible for publicity, travel arrangements (bus, plane, car pooling, hotels, etc.), registration and follow-up.
Read the other steps to take to maximize your Promise Keepers experience this summer (and bring a friend!)
Steve Sonderman is Associate Pastor of Men’s Ministry and Leadership Development at Elmbrook Church in Brookfield, WI.
Photo credit
By Steve Sonderman
I will never forget my first Promise Keepers conference in Boulder, CO in 1993. What a sight, walking to lunch and seeing all the smoke from the grills frying the chicken and steak. I honestly thought there was a fire on the campus. I guess, in a way, there was!
I will never forget when Bill McCartney lit a single candle, passed it on to Dave Wardell and eventually on to all 50,000 men in the stadium, signifying unity in the Body of Christ. I will never forget the hundred men coming home to Milwaukee energized and equipped to make a difference at their home, church, workplace and world.
Since our first conference in ‘93 we have taken hundreds and hundreds of men to conferences all over the Midwest; Indianapolis, Chicago, Minneapolis, Detroit, and Milwaukee. One of the best parts of these events is that someone else does all the work; all you have to do is show up and allow God to work in the lives of your men. Over the past fourteen years there are a number of things we have learned regarding how to maximize the Promise Keepers experience.
I. Have a Coordinator
Whether you are taking twenty men or five hundred men to a PK conference, you need a coordinator to handle all the details of the trip. This man should be very strong in the area of administration and will need to delegate to a team of men. This team will be responsible for publicity, travel arrangements (bus, plane, car pooling, hotels, etc.), registration and follow-up.
Read the other steps to take to maximize your Promise Keepers experience this summer (and bring a friend!)
Steve Sonderman is Associate Pastor of Men’s Ministry and Leadership Development at Elmbrook Church in Brookfield, WI.
Photo credit
Saturday, May 19, 2007
Christian Men Plan October Rally in Washington
By Nathan Burchfiel
CNSNews.com Staff Writer
May 18, 2007
(CNSNews.com) - Christian organizers on Thursday announced plans for a "sacred gathering of men" in Washington, D.C., in October, almost 10 years to the day after the group Promise Keepers conducted one of the largest rallies in the city's history.
Organizers say the 2007 "Stand in the Gap" (SITG) rally will differ from the 1997 gathering of the same name sponsored by the non-denominational Promise Keepers. The 2007 event, sponsored by the National Coalition of Men's Ministries is expected to attract about a fourth of the crowd that gathered in 1997 and will focus on "interactive elements" rather than Christian speakers and bands.
Although Promise Keepers is not officially involved in organizing or sponsoring the event, several of the coordinators have ties to it.
Read the rest of the article at CNSNew.com
CNSNews.com Staff Writer
May 18, 2007
(CNSNews.com) - Christian organizers on Thursday announced plans for a "sacred gathering of men" in Washington, D.C., in October, almost 10 years to the day after the group Promise Keepers conducted one of the largest rallies in the city's history.
Organizers say the 2007 "Stand in the Gap" (SITG) rally will differ from the 1997 gathering of the same name sponsored by the non-denominational Promise Keepers. The 2007 event, sponsored by the National Coalition of Men's Ministries is expected to attract about a fourth of the crowd that gathered in 1997 and will focus on "interactive elements" rather than Christian speakers and bands.
Although Promise Keepers is not officially involved in organizing or sponsoring the event, several of the coordinators have ties to it.
Read the rest of the article at CNSNew.com
Friday, May 18, 2007
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Thursday Meeting Recap!
As we head into turn two of setting the stage for the Holy Spirit to meet the hearts of men participating in the upcoming Promise Keepers conference season, we covered some ground in the Thursday night meeting.
A new element introduced is the time between 7:15 to 7:28 where we divided into four groups (by badge color). The logistics, administration, Ambassadors & Church/Community teams broke out in separate rooms, enabling captains to confer with the separate teams to bring up to date on any specific concerns or questions
We are encouraging our captains who have made little progress in their recruitment that it's time to move... all of the teams members are here to help and serve, so for all involved, be sure to offer any help or suggestions we can provide. Fundamentally, we are all recruiters.
The sooner we get our teams in order, the quicker we can turn our attention to promotion and church visits to expedite the eventual sell-out we are expecting in Nashville. To date, registrations are being filled at a brisk pace not only in Nashville, but with seven conferences, all are experiencing significant momentum!
We really need to make a major push to get as many people to the Power-Up Rally and Ambassador Training as possible; especially those serving in a leadership capacity need to be there. Encourage your captains to attend whether they have already been Ambassador trained or not. Promise Keepers will be filming the master training DVD which will be used all over the country to raise up a new group of Ambassadors moving forward.
We are punting the meeting on (Thursday) 5-31-07 since the Power-Up Rally and Ambassador Training fall on the following two days. Our next scheduled meeting after that is June 14'th (37 days to conference).
We need your ideas to devise a plan to raise funds for administrative expenses. The two biggest items are postage for the volunteer assignment packet mail-outs and any RAP (registration assistance plan) scholarship needs that Denver makes us aware of (they will administer the plan, but are no longer funding it).
Other needs include recruitment of a Pastoral Relations Coordinator and more specifics regarding the community outreach project in June.
Our special guest tonight was Brad Stine, sharing the platform at all seven Promise Keepers conferences. Brad shared his heart about putting on the full armor of God (and not taking it off!) and how it is a privilege to go to battle with you. For the Executive team, we share the same sentiment: each of you are an encouragement and inspiration not only for the army of volunteers, but blessing the very heart of God.
Please know that each of you are doing an excellent job; God has something very special in store for all of us in July.
Brad also shared about the very first time he spoke a PK men's conference; what it means to be a man and how God has wired men - with masculinity - expressed as to the fullness of Christlikeness.
For more about Brad Stine, visit his blog! -- Brad Stine's Blog Nation -- and his passionate involvement with the ministry of GodMen where being a man, created in Gods image, is celebrated.
Brad Stine talks about GodMen on a KTIS interview (on the second segment) here.
Brad Stine interview with Promise Keepers' Steve Chavis here.
On the web: Brad Stine
A new element introduced is the time between 7:15 to 7:28 where we divided into four groups (by badge color). The logistics, administration, Ambassadors & Church/Community teams broke out in separate rooms, enabling captains to confer with the separate teams to bring up to date on any specific concerns or questions
We are encouraging our captains who have made little progress in their recruitment that it's time to move... all of the teams members are here to help and serve, so for all involved, be sure to offer any help or suggestions we can provide. Fundamentally, we are all recruiters.
The sooner we get our teams in order, the quicker we can turn our attention to promotion and church visits to expedite the eventual sell-out we are expecting in Nashville. To date, registrations are being filled at a brisk pace not only in Nashville, but with seven conferences, all are experiencing significant momentum!
We really need to make a major push to get as many people to the Power-Up Rally and Ambassador Training as possible; especially those serving in a leadership capacity need to be there. Encourage your captains to attend whether they have already been Ambassador trained or not. Promise Keepers will be filming the master training DVD which will be used all over the country to raise up a new group of Ambassadors moving forward.
We are punting the meeting on (Thursday) 5-31-07 since the Power-Up Rally and Ambassador Training fall on the following two days. Our next scheduled meeting after that is June 14'th (37 days to conference).
We need your ideas to devise a plan to raise funds for administrative expenses. The two biggest items are postage for the volunteer assignment packet mail-outs and any RAP (registration assistance plan) scholarship needs that Denver makes us aware of (they will administer the plan, but are no longer funding it).
Other needs include recruitment of a Pastoral Relations Coordinator and more specifics regarding the community outreach project in June.
Our special guest tonight was Brad Stine, sharing the platform at all seven Promise Keepers conferences. Brad shared his heart about putting on the full armor of God (and not taking it off!) and how it is a privilege to go to battle with you. For the Executive team, we share the same sentiment: each of you are an encouragement and inspiration not only for the army of volunteers, but blessing the very heart of God.
Please know that each of you are doing an excellent job; God has something very special in store for all of us in July.
Brad also shared about the very first time he spoke a PK men's conference; what it means to be a man and how God has wired men - with masculinity - expressed as to the fullness of Christlikeness.
For more about Brad Stine, visit his blog! -- Brad Stine's Blog Nation -- and his passionate involvement with the ministry of GodMen where being a man, created in Gods image, is celebrated.
Brad Stine talks about GodMen on a KTIS interview (on the second segment) here.
Brad Stine interview with Promise Keepers' Steve Chavis here.
On the web: Brad Stine
Monday, May 7, 2007
This Thursday!
Hello everyone,
It is an honor and a privilege to serve with you as we prepare to host over 14,500 men for a fresh encounter with the Holy Spirit at the Nashville Arena July 20-21'st. As of today, there are only 73 days until Promise Keepers Nashville 2007. I look forward to visiting with you about the many exciting new developments since our last meeting on April 19'th.
Please plan to join us this Thursday:
PROMISE KEEPERS LEADERSHIP MEETING
Thursday May 10, 2007
6:30 – 8:30 PM
THE LEE COMPANY
Training Room
331 Mallory Station Road, Franklin, TN 37067
Cool Springs area
MapQuest
We will have a very special surprise guest so you don't want to miss!
Join us for an inspired time of worship and prayer, along with important volunteer information and briefing regarding your assignments, available leadership and supervisory positions, and other issues as we prepare for the conference.
COMING ATTRACTIONS:
Remember that the Luis Palau Nashville Festival will be at the riverfront downtown Friday and Saturday, May 19-20'th with fun for the entire family.
Promise Keepers Nashville Power-Up Rally at The People's Church Friday night June 1'st.
Promise Keepers National Ambassador Training event at The People's Church Saturday June 2'nd.
Let's support our brothers as we seek to reach the men of Middle Tennessee for Jesus Christ.
By His grace,
Tim Richards
Assistant Event Director & Volunteer Staff Representative
Promise Keepers Nashville 2007
Mobile (615) 319-7150 Home (615) 302-3606
E-mail at PKNashville2007@aol.com
Saturday, May 5, 2007
There Is A "Flood'' Coming !
Editor's note: This email came in and it was appropriate for edification and encouragement, particulary from the heart of a woman volunteering for the conference... permission granted to reproduce in part...
Greetings Friends,
Well it's almost here and my, how the excitement is building in the wake of The "Flood" that is about to hit Nashville and this is a flood that we are looking forward to. I can sense a stirring in my spirit already as we are preparing for this conference. If it is like it has been in years past, then get ready because lives will be turned upside down and inside out for the cause of Christ for the sake of the call.
As I said earlier, God has been dealing with me on some things as of late to get me prepared for what is coming so I have determined in my heart to realign myself with the Word and take my rightful position in Christ.
I think back to a message that was preached at our Campmeeting last year about positioning yourself in Christ and that is so important that we make sure that we are in the position to be used of the Lord when called upon.
I know we have all been extremely busy diligently working in our prospective positions but the Word says "Be not weary in well doing for in due season we shall reap if we do not faint!"
The labor that we go through is worth it if just one soul comes into the Kingdom.
If you are not already involved in the [Nashville Promise Keepers] Conference I spoke of earlier why not consider coming out and being a part of this gathering ?
It will take place at the Nashville Arena on July 20th and 21st. Could use some extra help on the evening of the 19th if you can to help get things set up and ready to go for opening day.
God bless you for all that you do !
Blessings.
Michele
Friday, May 4, 2007
National PK Office will be off-hook
Don't Panic - The National PK Office will be off-the-hook until Monday at noon
Everyone,
I hope this note finds that all is well with you and yours. Don't forget about our Nashville Leadership team meeting next Thursday, May 10 at Lee Company as we will have a very special guest with us.
As some of you know, Promise Keepers has sold their current building that has served as the home for the ministry for the past 17 years. As of noon today, they begin physically moving out of their office building and into their new facility 20 miles down the road (still in Denver).
This means the phone lines will be off the hook just Friday only - the web site is still functional (and registrations are still being processed!) Internally, the Denver staff may or may not have any internet access or e-mail with anyone that has a "pknet.org" address until hopefully sometime Monday (keep your fingers crossed and pray hard). In naval submariner lingo at least communications wise, we are "going dark" for a few hours.
So, don't panic. All is well; this is just a necessary part of the move.
By His grace,
Tim Richards
Assistant Event Director & Volunteer Staff Representative
Promise Keepers Nashville 2007
Mobile (615) 319-7150 Home (615) 302-3606
E-mail at PKNashville2007@aol.com
Everyone,
I hope this note finds that all is well with you and yours. Don't forget about our Nashville Leadership team meeting next Thursday, May 10 at Lee Company as we will have a very special guest with us.
As some of you know, Promise Keepers has sold their current building that has served as the home for the ministry for the past 17 years. As of noon today, they begin physically moving out of their office building and into their new facility 20 miles down the road (still in Denver).
This means the phone lines will be off the hook just Friday only - the web site is still functional (and registrations are still being processed!) Internally, the Denver staff may or may not have any internet access or e-mail with anyone that has a "pknet.org" address until hopefully sometime Monday (keep your fingers crossed and pray hard). In naval submariner lingo at least communications wise, we are "going dark" for a few hours.
So, don't panic. All is well; this is just a necessary part of the move.
By His grace,
Tim Richards
Assistant Event Director & Volunteer Staff Representative
Promise Keepers Nashville 2007
Mobile (615) 319-7150 Home (615) 302-3606
E-mail at PKNashville2007@aol.com
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