TPC LeaderNet | 12.21.04 |

MINISTRY CENTER OPENING

The Ministry Center on Old Humboldt Road is officially "open" for business beginning Monday, Jan. 3 at 9am. The office will be open from 9am - 4pm and hopefully we'll have someone there the entire time. Probably myself and/or Susan initially. We'll offer wifi access and complimentary Starbucks coffee for the whole month of January.

Debra Taylor, my friend from Memphis who owns d'Edge art gallery on S. Main will be placing George Hunt's Art Work at the center on Monday, Jan. 3. Mr. Hunt is a regionally known artist whose artwork is featured on Beale St. in Memphis and at the Horseshoe Casino. He specializes in artwork relating to Delta Blues culture. Debra thanks for your leadership and love!

Ernie is checking with a friend of his to see if we could have tables and chairs donated. Hopefully we'll know something this week.

The church chairs have been ordered and will be here mid-late Jan. We've ordered 150 chairs.

Jimmy Hendrix and gang are very nearly finished with the office rehab. We'll be able to play music off my computer (using RealPlayer) in the office through speakers in the ceiling. That way we won't have to worry about changing CD's and the quality coming off the internet connection (fiber optic rocks!) is superb!

Our electric sign will be installed Thur afternoon or Friday (12/23 or 24)

The Chamber of Commerce is scheduled tentatively to do our “ribbon-cutting” Friday, Jan. 28. Thanks Ernie!

We’re on the lookout for a nice banquet style coffee service set.

I’ve spoken with Eddie Smith at Lindenwood about installing a 2^nd computer and network at the center for the reception area. We’re looking at the 2^nd week of Jan for a possible installation.

SMALL GROUPS AND PROGRAMS

Don’t forget to invite your friends to WNBS as we study through the "Jesus Plan for a Purposeful Life." This is the place where we are trying to identify folks to help us with our Feb. Launch. We'll meet through the Christmas Holidays.

We received lots of calls about Dave Ramsey’s FPU even before our radio spot (see below). This should be a great class. We’re going to use the video projector and the overhead sound! This is a great chance to meet people from the community who’ll be using our Ministry Center.

We’re going to offer Divorce Recovery (DivorceCare) beginning in Feb.

MARKETING AND PROMOTIONS

We'll be running a radio spot on NewsTalk 101.5 advertising Financial Peace Univ. at the ministry center. Be on the look out for it for the next couple of weeks!

Kayla at Younger has arranged for us to appear on Charter Mainstreet, a 30 Min Cable Program featuring new businesses in Jackson. The show will be recorded sometime in early to mid Jan.

Be on the lookout in early Jan for our billboard ads. We have five billboards all over Jackson. We’re starting with the “What’s in a Promise” teaser that will lead to our “Love” “Truth” “Hope” “Healing” slogan and logo.

PROMISE JACKSON! TPC’S NOT FOR PROFIT ORG.

I’m working on the details of starting our not for profit outreach arm. I’ve been in conversation with the folks at The Life Church and some others about incorporating and grant writing. Thanks Bob Neal for your help and vision! We’re going to begin offering art ed classes for children at schools where their art ed classes have been “un-funded.” Lindsey Sirocki is very, very passionate about this and will be offering leadership on the project. Keep Promise Jackson in your prayers. I hope to have a mid-week program up and running by March 1.

THANKS!

There are so many people to thank for their help on getting underway. The people at the Life Church of Memphis have been incredible. Our leader team constantly asks the question, “What would the Life Church do?” Thanks to John Siebeling for his singular vision and style. They say that imitation is the highest form of praise. John and his staff should feel much praised. So many folks at Lindenwood have helped out financially. We couldn’t have done it without you. The regional staff of the CCTN has been wonderfully supportive. Glen, Rebecca, Martha, and Virginia have assisted us every step of the way. Glen Stewart – thanks for making the vision become something tangible and real! Finally, to our friends at Younger who I’m beginning to suspect see this “project” as much more than just another “account.” You guys are great.

Merry Christmas to all of you!

P.S. This edition of TPC LeaderNET is obviously much larger than I intended it to be. But we wanted to give you a digest of all the things that are going on!