Living, working and playing here in Orange County for all of these years, has allowed us to visit some very awesome people. We would like to share just a few of the people and organizations that we think are worth visiting. We are always looking for new sites to add to our growing list, so please feel free to let us know if you think there is a site that we should add. We will take a look and see if it fits...enjoy these in the meantime....
The Barnabas Group
The Barnabas Group was created to bring diverse value to ministries locally and globally. We provide our members with ongoing opportunities to use their time, gifts, abilities, network and/or resources to support pre-screened Christian ministries. More information can be found at: www.barnabasgroup.org
Brian Keith Fine Art
Brian Keith was born and raised in the East Bay of Northern California. He began his training with his grandmother at the early age of 7, even studying the key artistic elements of value (light and dark). During high school his talent was affirmed when he was granted a four-year scholarship to the prestigious Academy of Art in San Francisco. However, instead of attending the Academy of Art Brian chose to attend a small Christian college in Southern California, Biola University where he studied art and the Bible. After college Brian devoted his life to church ministry and served as a pastor of youth and adults for the next 10 years. In 2001, Brian began receiving extensive training under the mentorship of leading American artist, Morgan Weistling. Several years of training with Weistling helped Brian develop his skill and style as an artist, enabling him to make the incredible leap in his career with his sculpture and oil paintings. In addition to his extensive artistic training, Brian’s experiences as a minister and his adventurous travels around the globe continue to deeply inspire his work which can be found throughout the United States in public and private collections. Take a look at his beautiful work at : www.briankeithfineart.com
Convene
Founded as BBL Forum in 1996 by Brian Thatcher and a group of 5 CEOs and business owners, Convene was created to meet a vital need. God gave Brian and his partners a passion for successful business leaders like themselves who were isolated and lacked the tools, support and relationships they needed to build the profitable businesses of their dreams, and at the same time, integrate their faith to make a great Kingdom impact. Together these CEOs and business owners developed a model that combined the wisdom of successful peers, best business practices that aligned with biblical principles, and authentic relationships that God has used to transform businesses and lives for years. Since then, we've been seeking God's wisdom and continually innovating and refining our model and offerings to better accomplish our Mission, Vision and Values. In 2009, we changed our name to Convene, better illustrating our unique offering and commitment to Christian CEOs and Business Owners as Significant leaders. To learn more, visit: www.convenenow.com
The Master's Program
The Master's Program is an exceptional opportunity for Christian business and ministry leaders to participate in discovering their unique Kingdom Calling in order to maximize their potential Kingdom Calling. First, TMP is structured similar to an executive graduate program. Marketplace and ministry professionals move deliberately through a process that brings the tools, training, outside resources, peer interaction and real-life examples to help participants get the maximum experience out of a minimal time commitment. Second, TMP is intentionally holistic in its emphasis and focuses first on the participant's ability to achieve fitness in the personal, family, professional and Kingdom realms of life. Third, TMP then, among peers, helps each participant maximize his fruitfulness by coaching him toward a life of increased margin, decreased "busyness" and personal entrepreneurship. Please visit www.mastersprogram.org to learn more.
The Sheepfold
To equip mothers with children suffering from homelessness or abuse for successful independent living with hope for the future. A key outcome is that they can live on their own independently and not be tempted to return to their abuser and destructive lifestyle. Find out more at: www.thesheepfold.org
