2009: The Year of the Raven Training Center?

“It was Jesus who gave some to be Apostles, some to be Prophets, some to be Evangelists, and some to be Pastors and Teachers, to prepare God's people for the work of the ministry, so that the body of Christ may be built up.” Ephesians 4:11-12

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One of the great passions of our heart has long been to have a place where we could train a new generation of people to take the message of Jesus Christ to a lost and dying world.

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This would be a place where young and old alike could come for an intense time of equipping through instruction and practical “hands-on” ministry facilitated by people who have a proven track record in bringing people to Christ.

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The “students” would be able to come for a period ranging from (7) days for youth ministries or church groups to (6) weeks for leaders desiring an extended outreach/evangelism school to (3-12) month internships for people pursuing full-time ministry or retirees desiring a place to invest their years of wisdom and experience into the lives of others.

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Areas of ministry training would include: Urban Missions, One-on-One Witnessing, Organizing Outreach Teams, Youth and Children’s Evangelism, Homeless Outreach, Servant Evangelism, Apologetics, Web Evangelism, Ministry to Seniors and Shut-ins, Prayer & Evangelism, Music Ministry, and food and benevolence ministry.

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“Students” would stay at campus dormitories and would be a part of the daily operation of an internationally-focused team. They would be instructed in both classroom and field settings with the goal of equipping them to utilize their unique gifting to reach the lost and hurting with the Gospel.

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We have already assembled a leadership team with a combined total of 225 years of ministry experience including: worship, evangelism, church planting, and Biblical studies.

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What we are praying for is a facility that will accommodate the great need for an Inter-Denominational ministry training center where people can come without the huge financial obstacle usually associated with such training.

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These three building are all on a strategic thoroughfare in Daytona Beach and are on the same property. They are being offered for lease separately or together and are also being offered for sale as well. Buildings ONE and TWO are what we would need initially and lease for $5500 per month. The entire property is being offered for sale at 1.1 million. (Very reasonable for this area)

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All of these numbers are staggering to our natural minds, but we know that PRAYER CHANGES THINGS! Please pray with us concerning this matter and if the Lord gives you a Word of Wisdom, etc.. regarding this, please call me up and share it with me. My personal cell number is 504-202-0939

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For us it has never been about facilities, money, or anything else but doing all that we can do to be the most effective and efficient in investing into the lives of others all that God has so graciously invested into us. The vision for a Training Center was entrusted to us nearly 20 years ago and we have been endeavoring to be faithful all along the way in preparation for it coming to pass.

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“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you…”. Matthew 28:19-20