THE SUPPORT KIT PASTORS WHO GIVE AND LIVE THE WORD Our motto, “The best script is Scripture,” has been inspired by pastors and spouses who have supported us through prayer, teaching, verbal and monetary encouragement. While 2020 has limited our face-to-face time, we pause to thank not only ways these friends have shaped our vision over time, but have modelled how to navigate personal and ministry changes this year.
THE PRODUCERS JOE WRIGHT JORON AUDIOBOOKS LTD. Good producers find material, connect the material with performers and keep the performers accountable. Joe Wright has been that and more.
Norm and Bev Anderson, retired, Arizona — for introducing us to the concept of theater as a ministry tool, encouraging us to continue, and setting us up to add “business” to the “show.” Jintek Chung, Trinity Gospel Church, Elk Grove Village, IL — for introducing us to cross-cultural ministry, and speaking ageless truth with contemporary insight. Lucious and Deborah Fullwood, Bellevue Baptist Church, Chicago — for giving continuity and community commitment.
From his studio in Midlothian, IL., Joe produces audio books and mentors singers.
Greg and Jeanette Gertz, retired , Virginia — for presenting the power of testimony during worship, demonstrating faith in the face of illnesses.
A dedicated member of the SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local, Joe co-chairs the Singers Committee, and serves on the Audio Books Committee.
Curt Hansen, Bereavement Coordinator, Green Valley, AZ — for enabling Michael to obtain the license to preach, and for preaching life-transforming messages.
Joe and his wife Rhonda sing and lead worship with Joe Jr & Friends produced by their ministry Blapop Productions. Learn more about Blapop Productions. LISTEN or PURCHASE Here are the four audio books Michael has narrated produced by Joe Wright Jr. All are available on Amazon or Audible. Who Prays for the Pastor? — Ministry Encouragement A Brief History of Gospel Music in America — Stories of James Cleveland and others
I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. — Ephesians 1:6
Lucas O’Neill, Christian Fellowship Church, Itasca, IL — for ongoing education through books and impromptu counsel. Lamarr and Brenda Lark, Connection Church, Libertyville, IL— for dreams based on responding to conversations with people and with God. Zina Jacque, Community Church of Barrington, IL — for continuing to stretch us creatively whether we are in the building or listening online; Mike Gates, Living Hope Church, Elk Grove Village — for serving church and taking the faith into the Village. Darryl and LaDawne Jenkins, Faith Community Church, Itasca, IL — for perseverance through transition and through creative missions. Rich and Nancy Massey, retired, Texas — for asking the tough questions, ‘Why?” and “Toward what purpose?” that continue to focus us. Michael and Dee Neal, Glorious Light Church, Chicago — for providing an urban home while taking the ministry of literacy to the streets. Leandro Nogueira, Village Point Church, Elk Grove Village, IL — for attentiveness, decisiveness and creativity in change.
Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide — The role of urban churches among African-Americans
Fred and Michelle Obleton, Waukegan Community Church, Waukegan, IL — for connecting us with other urban churches throughout the Midwest, and continuing to offer us opportunities to present.
Too Precious Too Fail — Encouragement for young entrepreneurs.
Duane and Sauda Porter, Impact Life Church, Chicago — for demonstrating couples partnership while doing ministry in uncharted waters.
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Rick Tatina, New Life Brookfield — for exposing us to new options and providing a training group for young leaders.
