* PARKING UPDATE for Volunteers *

LifeWay Christian Resources has generously offered our volunteers the free use of three of their parking lots during the conference. Parking is at your own risk and neither Promise Keepers nor Lifeway Christian Resources is responsible for any damage or theft regarding your vehicle or personal property. In order to honor their generosity and not abuse the privilege, please adhere strictly to the directions below:

NORTH LOT – corner of 10’th Ave N & Church Street

(Available all day Friday and Saturday - first come, first served)

FROST LOT – between 8’th & 9’th Ave at Commerce St

(Available after 4 PM on Friday and all day Saturday – first come, first served)

10’th Ave Visitor’s Lot – corner of 10’th Ave & Commerce St

(Available after 4 PM on Friday and all day Saturday – first come, first served)


PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE BOOKSTORE PARKING LOT (BROADWAY & 10’TH)


Please place the placard below in plain view on your dash board and pencil in your mobile number in case of emergency!

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PROMISE KEEPERS VOLUNTEER

Mobile Phone # ___________________

Please remember to bring your volunteer liability form so we can speed you through volunteer check-in and onto your assignment. Please be sure to show up 30 minutes before your shift assignment. Thank you for your service and sacrifice to reach the men for Jesus Christ.

Proudly serving with you,

Tim Richards
Assistant Event Coordinator
Promise Keepers Nashville 2007

Promise Keepers Nashville !

Promise Keepers opened its 17th year of conference ministry at the Mobile Civic Center on the Gulf Coast of Alabama.

Read more about the conference in Mobile here

Got friends sitting on the fence whether or not to attend the NEARLY FULL Nashville conference? Send them (and view for yourself) the new Interactive WebBrochures.

View the Nashville WebBrochure here and pass it along.

It's a quick way to tell your friends, family and church members about the upcoming PK conference...

Meanwhile, the Nashville Leadership Team is finalizing all of the logistics and ministry opportunities to ensure a suberb conference experience!



There is still time to volunteer by registering on the right sidebar by clicking on VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION... just indicate Nashville as the conference city; there are a few spots needed for retail on both Friday and Saturday. This slot is ideal for women of all ages to catch a taste of the Promise Keepers conference experience that husbands, fathers, sons and brothers are passionate about!



Volunteer today and we'll get you in the system immediately as we will be sending out volunteer packet information this week!



Any questions? Just use the Leadership eMail Contacts links or Promise Keepers LINKS on the right sidebar.

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.

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

TONIGHT! Promise Keepers Volunteer Leadership Mtg

PROMISE KEEPERS LEADERSHIP MEETING

Thursday April 19, 2007
6:30 – 8:30 PM

THE LEE COMPANY
Training Room
331 Mallory Station Road, Franklin, TN 37067
Cool Springs area

MapQuest

Larry Whittlesey will conduct our volunteer training!

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.

Meeting Recap for March 29 2007

Hello everyone,

I have excellent news. As of today, we have surpassed a milestone in paid registrations which puts us past 1/3'rd of the way to being sold-out (and it's not even April yet). We also have 60% of our leadership team in place and ready to go with many more committments to report in the coming days.

*** UPDATE: Recruited!
Our two biggest needs to date are the Administration Recruiting Coordinator and the Logistics Recruiting Coordinator.
*** UPDATED: Saturday March 31

We still do not know about the needs for the retail piece, but hope to know soon. It appears that we will be fully recruited for all leadership positions by the time Larry Whittlesey returns on April 19'th for our Leadership Training; we also may be well on our way to having most of the supervisory positions recruited by then as well.

There was a great time of worship as we welcomed the Holy Spirit's presence with "Here I Am To Worship", "How Great Is Our God" and "How Great Thou Art". Indeed.

After the introductions and worship:

Dave led the prayer time as men gathered in groups of three for the following:

SPEAKERS: Reggie Dabbs, Brad Stine, Bob Cornuke, Adrian Despres, Joseph Garlington, Larry Jackson
MUSICIANS: PK7
NATIONAL STAFF MEMBERS: Larry Whittlesey, Chuck Schneider, Mike Harmon, Tom Fortson
CAPTAINS & INDIVIDUAL TEAMS
OUR WITNESS IN THE COMMUNITY (receptiveness from churches and men's ministry leaders)
PRAY FOR THE PROTECTION AND PRESENCE OF GOD
EFFORTS TO BRING UNSAVED MEN TO PROMISE KEEPERS
SPOUSES AND CHILDREN OF OUR TEAM (Protection, Sacrifice of Time, Putting on Christ)
VACANCIES IN THE VOLUNTEER TEAM (Administrative Recruiting Coordinator/Logistics Recruiting Coordinator)
SERVANT ATTITUDES FOR ALL (Let there be no egos among us)
PERCEPTION OF SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF THE TEAM
UNITY IN THE VOLUNTEER TEAM (May we be faithful to John 17)
GOD'S DIRECTION IN OUR PLANNING (Order our steps and direct our paths)

Tim provided the Volunteer Overview:
Volunteers can register online 2007 Volunteer Registration Form and view the job-descriptions at the PK Website.

Keith covered the Administration Group:
... Volunteer data updates will be provided on a weekly basis to the leaders; status and needs will be posted on this blog to assist in your recruitment efforts. It's important to provide Keith with up to date and accurate Information!

Scott covered the Logistics Group:
... if it can be stacked and packed, it's logistics! Also the scope besides facilities include Special Needs, Transportation, Exhibits, Pipe & Drape, Language Teams, Radio and Headquarters, Ushers and The PK All-Start Team (packets, gate monitors, etc.)

Ingram covered the Community Group:
... which includes a Pastor Relations Coordinator to reach ministers and pastors, the Prayer Team (led by Dave), the Media Team, Marketing and the Food Drive emphasis.

Rick covered the Ambassador Group:
What is an Ambassador? This is a Godly man who is willing to work with a few churches in his area to serve and assist the local church and help resource the Men’s Ministry of their church, and help to connect with PK.
More info on being an Ambassador for PK here!

Keith covered the Volunteer & Leadership Forms:
(The Volunteer Leadership Agreement Form requires your signature and your spouse's signature (if married). Please review it, complete where indicated, and mail the original Attn: Tim to the address on the form.)

There are leadership positions still open in the Administration, Logistics, Community and the Ambassador Groups and key supervisory personnel for those teams that already have leadership in place.

The Ambassador Group captains are in place (EV Team is fully recruited), with concentration needed on the Ambassador Booth Team role.

Note: encourage the guys who aren't Ambassadors to attend the Ambassador Rally and Training on June 1-2 at The People's Church. There are also numerous supervisory positions for Ambassadors in other areas. It's worth noting too that 8 of our 20 team leaders are current Ambassadors.

Note that there is a volunteer hotline number (615-319-7150) displayed prominently on the sidebar to the right. For volunteers, there is an area in the sidebar with the name of each leader (& the team they lead) where volunteers can click on it and generate an out-going e-mail to that leader for questions. The leader will respond or delegate the questions to the appropriate captain for the precise information needed!

Last, pray that God would raise up the right people to lead our teams and for the leadership of Promise Keepers and the planning process going forward.

It is truly an honor and a privilege to serve with each one of you!

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

Winners Invest in People

As we prepare to build our teams to serve at Promise Keepers Nashville, I am reminded of the wisdom of my good friend, mentor, and author, Ed Rowell. In his book, "Go The Distance," Ed shares about the importance of investing in people:

• Winners invest in others because someone invested in them.
• When someone believes in us, before we even believe in ourselves, it changes us forever.
• Winners know that the only investment they can make that will have value in heaven is the investment we make in people for the sake of God's kingdom.
• Winners see people as they could be, not who they presently are.

How to scope them out:

1. Find people who work hard
2. Find people with whom we have credibility
3. Find people who are willing to dream
4. Find people who have influence
5. Find people who value character as well as accomplishment
6. Find people who can work on a team

Ed Rowell is the Senior Pastor of Tri-lakes Chapel in Colorado Springs, Colorado as well as an author and lecturer on the topic of leadership. Formerly, he was the teaching pastor at The People's Church in Franklin, Tennessee.

- Tim Richards

2007 Volunteer Registration Now Open!

Photo: Kerry Woo

Nearly 800 people ensure the success of each conference in 75 positions.

For detailed job descriptions, click here for areas such as Volunteer Deployment, Registration Help Center, Prayer Teams, Retail, Evangelism, Ushers and more.

There are four methods to register to volunteer at the Nashville conference. Click HERE for the registration page. Mailing or faxing in the form is great, but the online version is more efficent and allows us on the local leadership database team to process your area of choice much faster!

Here's a link for a printable PDF form to print and distribute among your circles of influence.

For more information and FAQ's visit the Promise Keepers Volunteer Page

Tommy - Thomaston, GA volunteering last year in Atlanta writes:

Working as a volunteer gave me a look at the conference from a different perspective than coming to attend for myself. I would encourage anyone to give of themselves at least one time as a servant. I am as tired as I can possibly be but I had the time of my life. I hope to do this again, if given the chance. I was blessed by every man that I was able to meet and talk to from all over the many areas and states. May God continue to bless Promise Keepers and their dedicated staff. Thank You to PK for letting me serve.