Three New Member Ministries
In the 1first quarter of 2017 we have welcomed three new Member Ministry programs to Ministry Alliance.
The first is 8:36 Medical Ministry led by Dr. Curtis Preik of Concord, NC (a suburb of Charlotte). Dr. Preik has given up his corporate medical practice in order to provide low-cost concierge medical services to those who want an alternative to the high-overhead practices of primary care medicine. He will be conducting free health clinics in partnership with willing local churches. Churches typically have outreach geared to the “whole person” such as financial curriculum, grief share, divorce care, parenting helps, and marriage ministry. Why not medical ministry? What drives Dr. Preik to affiliate with Ministry Alliance is simple – the name,” 8:36 Medical Ministry” is derived from Mark 8:36 where Jesus said, “what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?” Dr. Preik wants the freedom to partner with churches and to share the life-giving message of Jesus Christ with his patients as opportunity presents itself. Ministry Alliance is pleased to support this innovative ministry outreach.
The second new Member Ministry is God Has More. This is a biblical counseling ministry located in Greer, South Carolina and led by Travis Harrison. Travis is a man who was rescued from the clutches of rebellion and addiction many years ago and now provides biblical counseling to families affected by life-dominating sin to assist in the reconciliation of their relationship with God, one another and community.
The third new Member Ministry so far this year is Upper Midwest Men, a team of men in Central Minnesota who will be sponsoring a men’s conference later this spring. These men have a heart for the Gospel, a heart for their region and a heart for reaching and discipling men of all ages and stages of life.
Charlotte Non-Profits Partner to Host Flag Football Tournament
Again this year Ministry Alliance is partnering with two other Charlotte-based non-profits to host the 2nd Annual Charlotte Turkey Bowl, a men’s flag football tournament.
The one-day tournament will be held on Saturday, November 19 at the Elon Park & Recreation Center in South Charlotte.
Three age divisions, High School. 18-35 and 35+ will compete with up to 16 teams available in each division.
Early registration fee is $225 per team. Regular registration is $250 after Nov. 9. The final registration deadline is Nov. 13.
The tournament format is 5v5 with rosters comprised of 6-8 players. All teams are guaranteed to play a minimum of three games during pool play. Playoffs will be single elimination featuring the top two teams from each pool. The championship games will be played under the lights.
Proceeds from the day’s competition will benefit three Charlotte-based non-profit faith-based organizations, Legacy Sports (legacysports.org), Ministry Alliance (ministry-alliance.org) and UNPACKIN’ it (unpackinit.org).
Sponsorship is available in the following categories – Title, Touchdown, Red Zone, Kickoff and Fan. If you, your company or your church are interested in being a sponsor, contact info@ministry-alliance.org or call 704-910-0546.
History’s Most Important Question
Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this? ” John 11:25.
This is the most important question ever asked in human history. How each of us answers this question is the difference between eternal life and eternal death.
Up from the grave he arose;
with a mighty triumph o’er his foes;
he arose a victor from the dark domain,
and he lives forever, with his saints to reign.
He arose! He arose! Hallelujah! Christ arose!
Welcome Aboard
Ministry Alliance welcomes two new Member Ministries to our growing family of Christ-centered outreach ministries – Connection Points and Assist Media Ministry, bringing the total to 35 Member Ministries.
Connection Points is the ministry of Randy Newman, well-known author, speaker and “integrationist” from Northern Virginia. After many years of knowing, reading and listening to Randy, we are delighted to welcome him to the Ministry Alliance team. More HERE.
Assist Media Ministry is the “come alongside” ministry of Scott Gardner. Scott is a former staffer with Ambassadors for Christ who has now dedicated his life to launching a training ministry to pastors in Latin America through a collaborative effort called the Jethro Institute. This involves taking seminary professors, teachers and other professionals to rural pastors and church leaders who cannot travel to urban training centers. Learn more HERE
Newest Members
This summer Ministry Alliance welcomed two new members to our growing family of Christ-centered outreach ministries – Heartland Men of Faith and Connection Points, bringing the total to 35 Member Ministries.
Heartland Men of Faith, located in Omaha, Nebraska is, as the name implies, a men’s ministry network serving men’s ministry leaders, pastors and churches in the heartland region of America under the leadership of Clark Osborn. Find out more HERE.
Connection Points is the ministry of Randy Newman, well-known author, speaker and “integrationist” from Northern Virginia. After many years of knowing, reading and listening to Randy, we are delighted to welcome him to the Ministry Alliance team. More HERE.