Posts Tagged “Fundraising”

In the first four months of 2009, I have completed training for two excellent programs that will be ready to run in Jacksonville this fall.  Focus on the Family’s astoundingly high-quality and deeply thought-provoking DVD study, “The Truth Project,” will be available to groups of 12 or so beginning this September.  You can click on the link above and view the promotional video for the program, then decide whether you’d like to host a group through Perissos.  We’re asking for a donation of  $15 per participant for this 12-week program, which will include the DVD training, small group discussion facilitated by me and a wealth of password-protected online information.  This program is designed to be shared in an intimate setting, preferably a home with adequate seating for the group to view the DVD portion on a large screen tv.  I can offer this in my own home or a small conference room at a local hotel.  If you wish to host a group and need the space, just let me know!

I’ve also completed the “Introduction to Theology,” course from Reclaiming the Mind ministries, the first of six 10-week courses that make up “The Theology Program,” a seminary-level certificate program in systematic theology that is unlike anything else!  A true, deep discipleship program, The Theology Program strives to make sound theological training accessible to everyone — and they do an outstanding job.  The introductory course is excellent as a stand-alone study and a great one to take in order to determine whether you desire to continue to take the entire program.  Due to the intense nature of this program and the importance of remaining commited for the entire 10 weeks, we’re asking for a donation of $150 per student for this course, which includes two excellent text books you will be thrilled to have in your personal library.

In other news, Perissos has elected to include some additional services to the scope of the ministry in order to help build up the revenue to realize its vision.  We now provide limited business services to other ministries, churches, and businesses whose work is consistent with our mission and vision.  This includes administrative services, event planning, some web design, and promotions among other things.  If you are interested in more information about this aspect of the ministry, please contact me at perissosresources@gmail.com.

We are still very much in need of funds so that we can purchase additional course materials and, ultimately, secure a permanent location for our programs.  If you have been blessed by this ministry or are interested in supporting us as we take our initial steps toward the realization of our God-given vision, please prayerfully consider using the convenient “Donate” button on our home page here.  If you would like to become a regular monthly supporter, please know that as little as $25 per month would make an enormous difference to us!  All donations are tax-deductible and donors will receive a year-end statement for tax filing purposes.  Our current goal is to reach an additional $500 per month in regular monthly donations by September 2009.  We believe it is a modest goal and you can help make it happen!

We are extremely excited about the things we have shared with you today as well as some other developing projects that are on our drawing board right now.  We hope you will partner with us to glorify God in Jacksonville by helping us reach our maximum potential.