A prayer composed from the prayers of Paul in Ephesians 1 & 3, Philippians 1 & Colossians 1
O Lord, with praise and thanksgiving, I come before you - the God of my Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father - and I ask for a Spirit of wisdom and revelation so that I can know you intimately. I ask, too, that you will illuminate the eyes of my heart so that I can know the hope to which you are calling me - the hope that is my glorious inheritance in the saints - and so that I can know the tremendous power that is available to me as a believer.
I ask also that from your store of glorious spiritual riches you will strengthen my inner man with power so that Christ can live in me by faith. I pray that I will have the superhuman ability, together with all the Christians who are rooted and established in love, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ. I want to know that love by experience-the kind of love that surpasses knowledge - and I want this so I can be filled in all of my being with God himself. I realize, too, that there is a Spirit in me that is able to do beyond all I can ask or imagine. Lord, may that Spirit arise in me and bring glory to Jesus!
I pray that as I experience a fresh revelation of your love, Lord, that this love will mature in me and grow more and more in knowledge and wise insight. May I be able to recognize the highest and the best and to live blameless until the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ.
Lord, in all of this, let me see things from your point of view, something I can do through the spiritual insight and understanding you have promised to give me. Above all, let my outer life bring credit to you and let me bring joy to your heart by bearing true Christian fruit.
I ask this in the wonderful and powerful name of Jesus and I thank you that no weapon formed against me or the fulfillment of this prayer will be successful.
Amen.
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Profile of a Team
As July 20 -21 rolls around the corner, it is important to not only stay in a posture of prayer, but to team together as one cohesive unit to set the stage for the Holy Spirit to bring about salvation and awakening to every man attending.
As we begin to team together, here are some wisdom nuggets from unknown sources. As leaders, it is always helpful to do a self check as we "shamelessly recruit" and assemble our various teams -
Profile of a Team
• Works toward a common goal
• Develops its members’ skills
• Efficiently uses its time and talents
• Embraces the diversity of its members
• Is committed to continuous improvement
• Builds morale internally
• Performs effectively and produces results
• Accepts praise and criticism
• Cooperates rather than competes
• Maintains a positive attitude toward everyone’s ideas
• Stays on task
• Uses resources wisely
• Communicates openly
• Teaches and learns from one another
• Resolves conflicts effectively
• Welcomes challenges
• Shares pride in its accomplishments
• Celebrates successes
Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results.
And keep in mind always: the Lord doesn't ask about your ability, only your availability; and, if you prove your dependability, the Lord will increase your capability.
As we begin to team together, here are some wisdom nuggets from unknown sources. As leaders, it is always helpful to do a self check as we "shamelessly recruit" and assemble our various teams -
Profile of a Team
• Works toward a common goal
• Develops its members’ skills
• Efficiently uses its time and talents
• Embraces the diversity of its members
• Is committed to continuous improvement
• Builds morale internally
• Performs effectively and produces results
• Accepts praise and criticism
• Cooperates rather than competes
• Maintains a positive attitude toward everyone’s ideas
• Stays on task
• Uses resources wisely
• Communicates openly
• Teaches and learns from one another
• Resolves conflicts effectively
• Welcomes challenges
• Shares pride in its accomplishments
• Celebrates successes
Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results.
And keep in mind always: the Lord doesn't ask about your ability, only your availability; and, if you prove your dependability, the Lord will increase your capability.
THIS THURSDAY! Promise Keepers Leadership Meeting
I want to take this opportunity to share with you what an amazing job you are doing to prepare your teams for Promise Keepers Nashville 2007. Most of our teams are at or nearly approaching full recruitment.
Can you believe June is almost over? As of today, there are only 24 days until Promise Keepers Nashville 2007. I look forward to visiting with you about the many exciting new developments since our last meeting on June 14'th. Based on where we are by this Thursday, it is entirely possible that this could be our last meeting at Lee Company as a leadership team before we gather the night before the conference.
Please plan to join us this Thursday:
PROMISE KEEPERS LEADERSHIP MEETING
Thursday June 28, 2007
6:30 – 8:30 PM
THE LEE COMPANY
Training Room
331 Mallory Station Road, Franklin, TN 37067
Cool Springs area
MapQuest
Join us for an inspired time of worship and prayer, along with important volunteer information and briefing regarding your assignments, last minute leadership needs, and other issues as we prepare for the conference.
Be sure to bring a check for your leadership team golf shirts (if you want one). Orders are due to Ingram Howard this Thursday night.
COMING ATTRACTIONS:
Promise Keepers Nashville Volunteer Commissioning Service at The People's Church Thursday night July 19'th, 7 PM - 8:30 PM.
It is an honor and a privilege to serve with each and every one of you.
Grace & peace,
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
Friday, June 22, 2007
Be a Man of Prayer!
Here is a great resource from the Promise Keepers website – As we round third base and head into the home stretch for the Promise Keepers conference, it is important to stay “prayed up”… Don’t lean on the Prayer Captain to do it for you or your pastor, or your wife –
Take the lead and have a simple conversation with God today… (and clear the clutter off your passenger seat of your car, so He can have a place to sit!)
“Cast all your cares on Him, because He cares for you!”
"I am a man of prayer." (Psalm 109:4)
In every great movement of God in history, two factors have been present:
1) God placed in the hearts of His people a hunger and thirst for Himself.
2) God poured out a spirit of prayer upon His people.
A movement of God has never come by man-made methods. You can’t promote or advertise a move of God. You can’t organize or manipulate a move of God. You can’t work it up you can only call it down. Revival is a sovereign, sudden, selective, and supernatural movement of the Spirit of the Living God. "Not my might, nor by power, but by My spirit, says the Lord of Hosts." (Zechariah 4:6).
We are in a battle! (Ephesians 6:10-12). And we have been chosen to be on the front lines of that battle. Prayer is the mightiest force in the universe, and our most powerful weapon to win great victories.
The church has always gone to battle on the knees of its prayer warriors, especially on the knees of its praying men.
• Praying men are God’s chosen leaders.
• Praying men always feel a need to be alone with God.
• Praying men have a desperation for God.
• Praying men have a longing, a hunger and a thirst for God.
• Praying men have an insatiable desire for the power of God.
• Praying men long to see the glory of God.
• Praying men are the productive workers for God.
• Praying men receive His direction to do work for His glory.
• Praying men are the energizing force in the church.
• Praying men are the determining element in revival.
• Praying men keep God’s Spirit full force in His church.
• Praying men pour into His church spiritual forces to protect her from materialism.
• Praying men win victories, rout the enemy, and defeat the foes of the Gospel.
• Praying men are the ones who attack "the gates of hell."
• Praying men are the ones who raise God’s banner in the very camp of the enemy.
• Praying men are fearless.
Take the lead and have a simple conversation with God today… (and clear the clutter off your passenger seat of your car, so He can have a place to sit!)
“Cast all your cares on Him, because He cares for you!”
"I am a man of prayer." (Psalm 109:4)
In every great movement of God in history, two factors have been present:
1) God placed in the hearts of His people a hunger and thirst for Himself.
2) God poured out a spirit of prayer upon His people.
A movement of God has never come by man-made methods. You can’t promote or advertise a move of God. You can’t organize or manipulate a move of God. You can’t work it up you can only call it down. Revival is a sovereign, sudden, selective, and supernatural movement of the Spirit of the Living God. "Not my might, nor by power, but by My spirit, says the Lord of Hosts." (Zechariah 4:6).
We are in a battle! (Ephesians 6:10-12). And we have been chosen to be on the front lines of that battle. Prayer is the mightiest force in the universe, and our most powerful weapon to win great victories.
The church has always gone to battle on the knees of its prayer warriors, especially on the knees of its praying men.
• Praying men are God’s chosen leaders.
• Praying men always feel a need to be alone with God.
• Praying men have a desperation for God.
• Praying men have a longing, a hunger and a thirst for God.
• Praying men have an insatiable desire for the power of God.
• Praying men long to see the glory of God.
• Praying men are the productive workers for God.
• Praying men receive His direction to do work for His glory.
• Praying men are the energizing force in the church.
• Praying men are the determining element in revival.
• Praying men keep God’s Spirit full force in His church.
• Praying men pour into His church spiritual forces to protect her from materialism.
• Praying men win victories, rout the enemy, and defeat the foes of the Gospel.
• Praying men are the ones who attack "the gates of hell."
• Praying men are the ones who raise God’s banner in the very camp of the enemy.
• Praying men are fearless.
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Nashville Radio Spots now available!
Promise Keepers has created radio spots in the MP3 format that can be used in church services. Each is tagged with city-specific information. Click the link to listen or you can right-click and select 'Save Target As' to download the file.
There are varying formats in length - listen for them to appear in drive time and various talk, sports and Christian stations here in Middle Tennessee.
Photo credit overstated.net
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Earning an M.B.A.
Dave Thomas
Dave Thomas, founder of the Wendy’s Restaurant chain, illustrates the learning value of humility in his book WELL DONE: THE COMMON GUY’S GUIDE TO EVERYDAY SUCCESS. He writes, "I got my MBA long before my G.E.D." He continues, "I even have a photograph of me in my MBA graduation outfit -- a snazzy knee-length work apron. I guarantee you that I'm the only founder among America's big companies whose picture in the corporate annual report shows him wielding a mop and a plastic bucket. That wasn't a gag" he continues. "It was a case of leading by example. At Wendy's, MBA does not mean Master of Business Administration. It means Mop Bucket Attitude. It's how we define satisfying the customer through cleanliness, quality food, friendly service, and atmosphere."
Dave Thomas got his G.E.D back in the 1990's, having dropped out of school when he was 15 years old. But he got his M.B.A. when he was 11 years and was baptized and began his journey of following Jesus. He truly took on the role of a servant, even though he was a multi-million dollar executive of a fast-growing restaurant chain. He said that Christianity was more than just a doctrine you talked about on Sunday morning. In fact, his advice was: "Live your faith. Don't wear it on your sleeve; roll up both sleeves and do something about it."
Do you have an M.B.A.? Is your attitude like that of Jesus? Are you rolling up your sleeves and doing something about your faith?
"For everyone who exalts himself shall be humbled, and he who humbles himself shall be exalted."
Dave Thomas
Dave Thomas Bio (pdf)
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
The Unselfish Side of Prayer
We spend a great deal of time in every planning meeting with prayer and a worship time -
Tonight, I was reading J. Oswald Sanders' book (and I quote) re:
Every man at the Nashville Promise Keepers conference (and we are expecting no less than a sold out event - in every sense of the word) will truly be the blessed ones as recipients of your collective intercession and volunteer efforts.
Think of all the changed lives; the families affected that will be set in motion July 20 -21... Do you recall the first time you went to a Promise Keepers event? Someone volunteered, someone prayed over the seat that you sat in... someone "shamelessly recruited" because they knew by faith the payoff of a changed life... make that call, send that eMail, shamelessly recruit to build your teams...
This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of God's people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God. Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, men will praise God for the obedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone else. And in their prayers for you their hearts will go out to you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you. 2Cor 9:12-14
Others, dear Lord, Yes, others,
This all my prayer shall be;
Help me to live for others,
That I may live like thee.
Blessings –
Kerry
Tonight, I was reading J. Oswald Sanders' book (and I quote) re:
A great portion of Paul's prayers dealt with intercession - the presentation of the personal needs of others at the throne of grace. This is the unselfish side of prayer. Paul was constantly praying for his converts and churches.
Intercession does not have in view the overcoming of the reluctance of God, but in the claiming of the mercies of Christ on behalf of others who are in a bad situation. The spiritual development of his flock was the lifeblood of Paul's experience, as we see in his prayers of intercession.
Others, dear Lord, Yes, others,
This all my prayer shall be;
Help me to live for others,
That I may live like thee.
It was the experience of Henry Martyn that during times of spiritual dryness and depression - and who doesn't have such experiences? - he often found "a delightful revival in the act of praying for others, for their conversion or sanctification, or prosperity in the work of the Lord."
Every man at the Nashville Promise Keepers conference (and we are expecting no less than a sold out event - in every sense of the word) will truly be the blessed ones as recipients of your collective intercession and volunteer efforts.
Think of all the changed lives; the families affected that will be set in motion July 20 -21... Do you recall the first time you went to a Promise Keepers event? Someone volunteered, someone prayed over the seat that you sat in... someone "shamelessly recruited" because they knew by faith the payoff of a changed life... make that call, send that eMail, shamelessly recruit to build your teams...
This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of God's people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God. Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, men will praise God for the obedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone else. And in their prayers for you their hearts will go out to you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you. 2Cor 9:12-14
Others, dear Lord, Yes, others,
This all my prayer shall be;
Help me to live for others,
That I may live like thee.
Blessings –
Kerry
Monday, June 18, 2007
May The Joy of the Lord Be Your Strength!
Remember when there was a big hole in the ground just a little too close to 1st Baptist Church? Opened in 1996, as the Nashville Arena and formerly known as the Gaylord Entertainment Center (now the Sommet Center), this building was built with the music and sports fan in mind. Great acoustics, sight lines and a economic boost to downtown, God had His plans in mind as well!
Think about all the events and expressed prayers that have taken place in the area - notably in 1885 when Nashville riverboat Captain Thomas Green Ryman was converted by southern evangelist Sam Jones and decides to build a tabernacle - Union Gospel Tabernacle (later to be renamed the Ryman Auditorium) - to serve the city's revivals.
At the Sommet Center, many God-glorifying events have taken place - they include the Promise Keepers Clergy Event, which was the largest gathering of clergy ever in Nashville, Women of Faith, Focus On the Family's Renewing the Heart, Jubilees, The Gathering, Passion Ministry, The Southern Baptist Convention and now, Promise Keepers returns yet again for an encore from 2005 and 2001. The theme back in 2001 was “Turn the Tide: Living Out An Extreme Faith.” Promise Keepers founder Bill McCartney said the current culture is pulling men away from faith in God. Instead, McCartney said, an extreme faith is required to represent Christ to families and communities. Joe White portrayed a Roman cross-builder, constructing a 12-foot cross on stage. Thousands responded by tacking handwritten confessions to the cross.
We had the honor to see what God did in August of 2005 at “The Awakening - An Unpredictable Adventure” as Promise Keepers marked its 15th year of conference ministry - It was a crowning achievement to an incredible year as over 3,300 gave their hearts to Jesus for the first time, while thousands of others came forward to rededicate their lives during the twenty city confernce season.
“And do this, understanding the present time. The hour has come to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed.” - Paul’s Letter to the Church at Rome, chapter 13, verse 11 (NIV).
Now with thirty days in, we are ready for A Flood: Let the Adventure Begin!
In your volunteer efforts, every phone call made, every email sent, every encouraging word spoken, every point of action completed and every prayer uttered will set in motion what God wants to do in the hearts of men July 20 - 21. Is it a lot of work? Sure it is! But keep in mind as you are volunteering and recruiting for your teams, there are men in churches and the marketplace doing the hard work as well of inviting their brothers, fathers, sons, coworkers and neighbors to attend the conference as well!
If you look carefully Friday afternoon in the surrounding parking lots, you may spot some skid marks of tennis shoes of men who are hesitant to attend! Rest assure, it will be worth it! 1 Timothy 2:3-7 "...God our Saviour, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth."
So stay focused on the assignment that you have been entrusted with, delegate! delegate! delegate!, set the tone as a servant leader, shamelessly recruit, stay encouraged and lean on the Lord as the conference date draws near. One key to remember is watch your sleep levels as well - get plenty of rest - "when fatigue walks in, faith walks out."
- May the joy of the Lord be your strength!
Kerry
Think about all the events and expressed prayers that have taken place in the area - notably in 1885 when Nashville riverboat Captain Thomas Green Ryman was converted by southern evangelist Sam Jones and decides to build a tabernacle - Union Gospel Tabernacle (later to be renamed the Ryman Auditorium) - to serve the city's revivals.
At the Sommet Center, many God-glorifying events have taken place - they include the Promise Keepers Clergy Event, which was the largest gathering of clergy ever in Nashville, Women of Faith, Focus On the Family's Renewing the Heart, Jubilees, The Gathering, Passion Ministry, The Southern Baptist Convention and now, Promise Keepers returns yet again for an encore from 2005 and 2001. The theme back in 2001 was “Turn the Tide: Living Out An Extreme Faith.” Promise Keepers founder Bill McCartney said the current culture is pulling men away from faith in God. Instead, McCartney said, an extreme faith is required to represent Christ to families and communities. Joe White portrayed a Roman cross-builder, constructing a 12-foot cross on stage. Thousands responded by tacking handwritten confessions to the cross.
We had the honor to see what God did in August of 2005 at “The Awakening - An Unpredictable Adventure” as Promise Keepers marked its 15th year of conference ministry - It was a crowning achievement to an incredible year as over 3,300 gave their hearts to Jesus for the first time, while thousands of others came forward to rededicate their lives during the twenty city confernce season.
“And do this, understanding the present time. The hour has come to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed.” - Paul’s Letter to the Church at Rome, chapter 13, verse 11 (NIV).
Now with thirty days in, we are ready for A Flood: Let the Adventure Begin!
In your volunteer efforts, every phone call made, every email sent, every encouraging word spoken, every point of action completed and every prayer uttered will set in motion what God wants to do in the hearts of men July 20 - 21. Is it a lot of work? Sure it is! But keep in mind as you are volunteering and recruiting for your teams, there are men in churches and the marketplace doing the hard work as well of inviting their brothers, fathers, sons, coworkers and neighbors to attend the conference as well!
If you look carefully Friday afternoon in the surrounding parking lots, you may spot some skid marks of tennis shoes of men who are hesitant to attend! Rest assure, it will be worth it! 1 Timothy 2:3-7 "...God our Saviour, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth."
So stay focused on the assignment that you have been entrusted with, delegate! delegate! delegate!, set the tone as a servant leader, shamelessly recruit, stay encouraged and lean on the Lord as the conference date draws near. One key to remember is watch your sleep levels as well - get plenty of rest - "when fatigue walks in, faith walks out."
- May the joy of the Lord be your strength!
Kerry
Nashville Promise Keepers Prayer Points
As we reflect on Promise Keeper's theme for the 2007 conferences “The Flood,” we are reminded that it is in prayer that walls begin to fall. Acts 16:25-26 tells us that Paul and Silas prayed unto God and suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken. It is impossible to explain the power and effectiveness of the New Testament Church without reference to prayer.
Prayer has been the vital link of sustaining this movement among men and within the body of Christ. God is calling the church to pray! Will you accept the call?
Prayer is a confession of our dependence on God and our obedience to His word. “By prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” (Phil 4:6)
Prayer! It is obedience!
Prayer! It builds our faith!
Prayer! It shows our dependence on Almighty God!
Allow the following prayer points to serve as a guide in your personal devotions, share it with your prayer group, or enlisting the entire church congregation to concert in this effort of prayer.
Let’s Pray!
How to Pray for Our Speakers and Promise Keepers Leaders
• The anointing of the Holy Spirit
• Protection from oppression or attack
• Health and happy family life
• Strength and vitality physically
• Close walk with the Savior
• Vulnerability to God and man
• Overflowing joy from the Lord
Prayer Suggestions for Men Attending the Promise Keepers’ Nashville Men’s Conference
• Preparation of each man by God
• Conviction of the Holy Spirit over sin
• Openness to the Lord for salvation
• Restoration for the fallen and hurting
• A strong representation by minority men
• For wives and families of each man
• For safety in travel, blessed fellowship
ALWAYS PRAY FOR YOUR PASTOR !
Prayer Suggestions for the Promise Keepers’ Nashville Men’s Conference
• That Almighty God will fill Gaylord Entertainment Center to capacity with whom He wants to be in attendance
• Blessing upon the 800 plus volunteers, supervisors and leaders
• Excellent weather for the week of July 15 - 21
• Smooth coordination of all logistics
• Translation team
• ASL interpreters for the deaf
and...
for the Holy Spirit to bring about Salvation, Reconciliation and Revival through Jesus Christ.
Nothing but the blood...
Promise Keepers (PK), the international ministry to men, continues to mobilize men for local impact at its 2007 conferences by hosting blood drives at four arenas this summer. Last year, Promise Keepers attendees donated 213 units of blood at PK events.
The American Red Cross is proud to announce it is teaming up with Promise Keepers at select venues around the country for the second consecutive year. The Red Cross hopes that a large number of the men who come to town for worship, fellowship and inspiration will be inspired to take time out of their busy weekend to donate blood and help save lives.
Men of all walks of life and faiths will descend on Nashville, TN for the Promise Keepers conference on July 20, and everyone is invited to donate blood. Every presenting donor will receive a specially designed American Red Cross/Promise Keepers t-shirt (pictured below.)
"Men of today are caught in a flood of information, images, and schedules."
- www.promisekeepers.org
The same can be said about the public when it comes to donating blood. The American Red Cross hopes the message of helping save lives is not lost in the flood of information most Americans are under every day. Hopefully the opportunity to give blood will plant a seed in everyone’s mind that they can take home with them and continue to help save lives throughout the year.
The blood drive will take place on Friday, July 20 at the Nashville Arena from 3:30pm - 7:30pm. Please schedule a blood donation appointment online at www.givelife.org using sponsor code PromiseKeepers19. You will be asked to create a profile and you will receive an email confirmation.
You may also call 1-800-826-6239.
Eligibility questions may be posed at 1-800-GIVE LIFE.
Every two seconds someone in American needs blood. The need for blood reaches far beyond what you see in headlines: cancer, leukemia, sickle cell anemia, premature babies, burn victims and many other everyday situations require blood transfusions. Chances are everyone knows someone who has been afflicted with one of these health challenges. If all eligible blood donors would give on a regular basis, blood needs would be a thing of the past.
To be eligible to donate you must be healthy, at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, and not have given whole blood in the past 56 days or a double red cell in the last 112 days. There is no upper age limit. You may not give blood if you have received Red Cross notification asking you not donate. Please bring ID or your donor card.
Via:
Drue Hackney
American Red Cross
Donor Recruitment Representative
http://tnvalley.redcross.org/
The American Red Cross is proud to announce it is teaming up with Promise Keepers at select venues around the country for the second consecutive year. The Red Cross hopes that a large number of the men who come to town for worship, fellowship and inspiration will be inspired to take time out of their busy weekend to donate blood and help save lives.
Men of all walks of life and faiths will descend on Nashville, TN for the Promise Keepers conference on July 20, and everyone is invited to donate blood. Every presenting donor will receive a specially designed American Red Cross/Promise Keepers t-shirt (pictured below.)
"Men of today are caught in a flood of information, images, and schedules."
- www.promisekeepers.org
The same can be said about the public when it comes to donating blood. The American Red Cross hopes the message of helping save lives is not lost in the flood of information most Americans are under every day. Hopefully the opportunity to give blood will plant a seed in everyone’s mind that they can take home with them and continue to help save lives throughout the year.
The blood drive will take place on Friday, July 20 at the Nashville Arena from 3:30pm - 7:30pm. Please schedule a blood donation appointment online at www.givelife.org using sponsor code PromiseKeepers19. You will be asked to create a profile and you will receive an email confirmation.
You may also call 1-800-826-6239.
Eligibility questions may be posed at 1-800-GIVE LIFE.
Every two seconds someone in American needs blood. The need for blood reaches far beyond what you see in headlines: cancer, leukemia, sickle cell anemia, premature babies, burn victims and many other everyday situations require blood transfusions. Chances are everyone knows someone who has been afflicted with one of these health challenges. If all eligible blood donors would give on a regular basis, blood needs would be a thing of the past.
To be eligible to donate you must be healthy, at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, and not have given whole blood in the past 56 days or a double red cell in the last 112 days. There is no upper age limit. You may not give blood if you have received Red Cross notification asking you not donate. Please bring ID or your donor card.
Via:
Drue Hackney
American Red Cross
Donor Recruitment Representative
http://tnvalley.redcross.org/
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
This Thursday!
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 39 days until Promise Keepers Nashville 2007. I look forward to visiting with you about the many exciting new developments since our last meeting on May 10'th.
Please plan to join us this Thursday:
Promise Keepers Nashville Leadership Team Meeting
June 14, 2007 from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
THE LEE COMPANY
Training Room
331 Mallory Station Road, Franklin, TN 37067
Cool Springs area
MapQuest
Volunteer Hotline: (615) 319-7150
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:
Promise Keepers Nashville Volunteer Commissioning Service
at The People's Church
Thursday night July 19'th.
Grace & peace,
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
Monday, June 4, 2007
Next Promise Keepers Volunteer Leadership Mtg June 14'th
Hello everyone,
Before I forget...
Our next leadership team meeting will be at the Lee Company in Cool Springs on Thursday night, June 14'th at 6:30 PM. Larry Whittlesey will be in town as we make final preparations for the conference.
We only have two (2) more meetings after this next one before the conference is here: Thursday June 28'th and Tuesday, July 17'th, both at Lee Company. Our Volunteer Commissioning Service will be at The People's Church on Thursday evening, July 19'th at 7 PM.
Some of you aren't reading your e-mails as I've put this info on the end of the last five I've sent. Unfortunately, some showed up Thursday night only to discover that we were not meeting May 31'st. So FYI.....I promised not to bombard you with e-mail, but the ones I send are important and need to be read so you don't miss out on any important information. As always, the blog is your go to source for the latest volunteer information.
I wanted to take the opportunity to tell you how much I appreciate the job you're doing in preparation for Promise Keepers Nashville 2007. We had an awesome time of praise and worship for PK PowerUP and a very informative and inspirational Ambassador Training on Saturday.
For those of you who missed, PK speaker James Ryle (Coach Mac's team chaplain and pastor) was on fire as he addressed the attendees Friday night. We had a rare opportunity Saturday as we were addressed via video by Dave Morrow ("Why Men Hate Going to Church") and in person by Steve Sonderman, pastor of Elmbrook Church in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and one of the foremost authorities on building and sustaining vibrant men's ministry in the entire country. His was the first book I bought after PK Break Down the Walls in 1996 as I had answered God's call to lead the men's ministry at Forest Hills United Methodist. It was truly a privilege to get to meet him.
The latest registration numbers for Nashville and Cincinnati percentage wise are neck & neck at #1 and #2! I think we’ll both sell out, but it would be awesome if we did it first. Look for radio spots to begin airing in the next few weeks on WLAC, The Rock, 104.5 The Zone, WayFM, and The Fish.
Judge Ash is working on finalizing a community service project as both a team building exercise and a way to promote visability (i.e. TV/Newspaper) for the conference which will most likely be the last weekend in June. There will be more info to follow as it becomes available.
We're well on our way to having our teams, though some are struggling more than others to make progress (I won't call you out, but please redouble your efforts.) Our goal has always been to be fully recruited by Larry's last visit (June 14'th), but I feel the June 28'th meeting is both more realistic and attainable. Please do not make the mistake of waiting to contact those on your prospect list as their schedules are filling up rapidly as well. You may find yourself a day late and a dollar short.
As always, I am here to serve you. Let me know if there's anything you need and we will do our best to provide it.
You are the best team anyone could ask for and it is a privilege to serve with each and every one of you.
Grace & peace,
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
Please plan to join us next Thursday:
PROMISE KEEPERS LEADERSHIP MEETING
Thursday June 14, 2007
6:30 – 8:30 PM
THE LEE COMPANY
Training Room
331 Mallory Station Road, Franklin, TN 37067
Cool Springs area
MapQuest
Friday, June 1, 2007
PowerUp! a photo recap...
Service Begins with The Peoples Church Worship Band
Your Grace is Enough
James Ryle – (Conference Speaker – Founder, Truthworks Ministries)
...delivers a general overview of the Flood Conference
Men today are caught in a flood of information, images and schedules. It’s tough to filter out the noise and distill down to the essence of “who is God and what has he got to do with me?”
Personal Testimony – Mark Pagan
Pastor Alan Pace of The People’s Church leading corporate and small group prayer...
Chuck Schneider sharing about Ambassador Information & Saturday Training Promo Info...
How Great is Our God
Promise Keepers Team: L-R: Promise Keepers VP of Marketing - Rick Wright, National Director of Field Ministry - Chuck Schneider, Eastern U.S. Region - Hal Taylor, Field Director, Western U.S. Region - Bob Gay, Field Director, Central U.S. Region - Mike Harmon, Field Director. Not pictured: Dave Vega - Ambassador Ministry
TONIGHT! Power-Up Rally & Ambassador Training
TONIGHT! - We've been pretty buzzed about the swirl of activity and the accomplishments thus far that the Lord has been gracious with all of the leadership team, captains, supervisors and countless volunteers who have answered the call to serve!
Take advantage of TWO separate resources beginning tonight & Saturday (June 1 & 2) at The People’s Church to not only catch a fresh vision, but also to introduce your key men, leaders of men and pastors to the mission of Promise Keepers!
Promise Keepers’ mission is to ignite and unite men to become passionate followers of Jesus Christ through the effective communication of seven promises to God, their fellow men, family, church and the world. Promise Keepers’ vision is simply put in three words: “Men Transformed Worldwide.”
POWER-UP RALLY
TONIGHT! Friday evening | June 1, 2007 | 6:45 pm – 9:00 pm
Who Should Attend the Power-Up Rally ?
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.
AMBASSADOR TRAINING
Saturday morning | June 2, 2007 | 8:00 am – 3:30 pm
Who Should Attend the Ambassador Training ?
• Ambassadors
• Men’s Ministry Leaders
• Pastors
• Men interested in becoming an Ambassador in their community
A PK Ambassador is the connective link between Promise Keepers, the local church and community leaders for men’s ministry ideas, resources and encouragement!
Ambassador Training Highlights:
• PK – Moving Ahead (Conference & Content)
• Exciting PK Videos
• Church Contact Ideas
• New Men’s Ministry Ideas
• PRAYER
• Pre-Conference Training
• Community Support Ministry
For walk up registration or for more information, please contact Ambassador Recruiting Coordinator... Rick Lee or 931-380-1752
- or - E-mail at PKNashville2007@aol.com
Ambassadors, by attending this special and new Ambassador Training rollout, we want to make sure that you are:
... Equipped ... Prepared ... and Excited to encourage other men to experience what you have seen and heard.
A $15 suggested donation covers the cost for the training and an Ambassador Manual, however, we will not turn anyone away, we want to build an army to do God’s work. So join us, bring your brother who may not be an Ambassador and maybe he’ll catch the vision along with you, and together help win men to Christ.
Lunches will be available at a nominal cost.
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.
Take advantage of TWO separate resources beginning tonight & Saturday (June 1 & 2) at The People’s Church to not only catch a fresh vision, but also to introduce your key men, leaders of men and pastors to the mission of Promise Keepers!
Promise Keepers’ mission is to ignite and unite men to become passionate followers of Jesus Christ through the effective communication of seven promises to God, their fellow men, family, church and the world. Promise Keepers’ vision is simply put in three words: “Men Transformed Worldwide.”
POWER-UP RALLY
TONIGHT! Friday evening | June 1, 2007 | 6:45 pm – 9:00 pm
Who Should Attend the Power-Up Rally ?
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.
AMBASSADOR TRAINING
Saturday morning | June 2, 2007 | 8:00 am – 3:30 pm
Who Should Attend the Ambassador Training ?
• Ambassadors
• Men’s Ministry Leaders
• Pastors
• Men interested in becoming an Ambassador in their community
A PK Ambassador is the connective link between Promise Keepers, the local church and community leaders for men’s ministry ideas, resources and encouragement!
Ambassador Training Highlights:
• PK – Moving Ahead (Conference & Content)
• Exciting PK Videos
• Church Contact Ideas
• New Men’s Ministry Ideas
• PRAYER
• Pre-Conference Training
• Community Support Ministry
For walk up registration or for more information, please contact Ambassador Recruiting Coordinator... Rick Lee or 931-380-1752
- or - E-mail at PKNashville2007@aol.com
Ambassadors, by attending this special and new Ambassador Training rollout, we want to make sure that you are:
... Equipped ... Prepared ... and Excited to encourage other men to experience what you have seen and heard.
A $15 suggested donation covers the cost for the training and an Ambassador Manual, however, we will not turn anyone away, we want to build an army to do God’s work. So join us, bring your brother who may not be an Ambassador and maybe he’ll catch the vision along with you, and together help win men to Christ.
Lunches will be available at a nominal cost.
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.
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