Dear Pastor and/or Church Leader,

Over the years of ministry in Sarasota & Manatee Counties, I’ve had the honor of becoming acquainted with many of you. Some of us have ministered side by side, and have worked to see the Kingdom of God advance.

You may recall, for example, the prayer event held at Robarts Arena on 9/11, which we jointly organized and used as an opportunity to allow the local community to grieve, cry, and pray together. I’ve had the privilege of working with many of you in community events, ministerial associations, and even joint outreaches.

Today, I’m asking for your support in this event. Why? Here are some thought-provoking comments:

“I believe one of the next great moves of God is going to be through the believers in the workplace.” - Billy Graham

“Societal transformation is high on God’s agenda and the chief catalytic force to bring it about will be Christians ministering in the marketplace.” - C. Peter Wagner, Chancellor, Wagner Leadership Institute

One of the chief sources of frustration for Pastors and Church leaders that I frequently hear is:

It is so hard to get the people in my congregation to get off of the pew and get involved.

Friends, I have come to believe (as many of you have expressed to me in private conversations) that one of the keys to unlocking the passions and fruitfulness of believers today has to do with understanding their purpose and role in advancing the Kingdom of God through the marketplace.

We are also witnessing one of the greatest opportunities for entrepreneurial expansion in history. Recent statistics from the U.S. Government point to a huge increase in the number of people who are becoming self-employed or are starting businesses. I believe that it is time for the Body of Christ to shine. And I don’t have to tell you that a believer who is schooled in Biblical economics is a much more effective member of your congregation.

I’d like to invite you to please pass the information regarding this event along to your congregation. In particular, if you know of a business owner or someone that is planning to start a business, then would you take a few moments and recommend this event to them? We have intentionally scheduled the event in order to not conflict with the bulk of existing Church-related activities. It is our desire to add to the body of Christ by equipping and training your people to be effective in the marketplace.

If you have any questions, please call me directly at (941) 870-5346.

Oh, and yes… you are welcome at the event! You’ll be challenged and encouraged in your vision as well! We are also welcoming churches and ministries that would like to participate as sponsors. Visit the registration page for more details.

We’ve also provided a Nourish The Dream PowerPoint File for you to use.
For the King,

David G. Johnson