FEATURES
THE Trumpeter Magazine:
by Maggie Paul
You might have a great idea to begin a brand new ministry. You've
got a problem, though, when it comes to carrying out that idea.
You also might not even know whether a ministry similar to yours
already exists. You obviously need help and don't know where to
turn. Well, there is a new resource available to help you:
The Trumpeter Magazine. And we can help you help others
in the most effective way possible.
The Trumpeter Magazine has been established as
"A Ministry for Ministries." We are approved
as a 509 (A)(1), non for profit organization. We are here to help
ministries in South Florida get the necessary support needed to
accomplish the vision God has set before them. We serve as a liaison,
bridging the gap between ministries and the secular world. You
might have already established a ministry, and now your ministry
is in jeopardy -- you have no supplies, equipment or financial
support. Well, The Trumpeter Magazine is
here to help fulfill your needs. We plan on providing counseling
and assistance to ministries, and help answer specific problems.
You can strengthen your ministry through education of sound ministerial
practices with this resource by attending some of our seminars
that we will soon be offering. The Trumpeter Magazine
also hopes to locate supplies, equipment and possibly finances
through our extensive database.
Why are we doing all of this? Marty Swanko, herself, knows how
difficult it is to get a ministry off the ground."When I
started The Trumpeter Magazine, I found quite a
division within the body of Christ; it seemed as if people were
doing their own thing. There were no comprehensive listings of
Christian organizations or churches, and it took a long time for
me to get the magazine rolling. Publishing a Christian magazine
that incorporated all denominations into one publication had never
been done before, and I didn't have any other organization backing
up my vision. I didn't have anyone to turn to, so I know exactly
how difficult starting a ministry can be."
A call to a ministry is one thing. Carrying the idea through can
be very time consuming. By attending one of The Trumpeter Magazine counseling sessions or seminars, you can learn
in one hour information that can save you almost two years of
time.
Do you know how to secure bank loans or government funding for
your ministry? Do you know how to manage your finances or where
to get software designed specifically for nonprofit organizations?
Do you know The Trumpeter Magazine hopes to obtain
wholesale prices for many of the basic supplies that ministries
need. The Trumpeter community of South Florida can
be informed of events or needs within your ministry through
The Trumpeter Magazine. Our meetings and fund-raisers
are another way to not only learn more about your field of ministry,
but to help network and unite the Body of Christ in South Florida.
The Trumpeter Magazine hopes to help you put all
your concerns aside so you can focus on your vision. And our vision
+ is to be here for you. We aim to serve as a clearinghouse of
information to the Christian community. Swanko says, "When
God sees a need, He fills it. The Trumpeter Magazine
is fulfilling a need that perhaps no one else can. We know
this because The Trumpeter Magazine is now
fulfilling a need that no other magazine can. And, with our close
associations with the local Christian networks and businesses.
I know The Trumpeter Magazine hopes to
'bridge communities of resource with communities of need.'"
"Bridge Builder" Bud Ipema answered a call similar
to Swanko's in Chicago. (Bud's work in trying to "bridge"
the gap between the secular and Christian worlds has earned him
the accolade preceding his name.) He is the president of MidAmerica
Leadership Magazine, established in 1986, which "assists
organizations and individuals in Chicago to become more effective
in their urban and metropolitan ministries; the Magazine specifically
helps those who have vision and commitment, but lack skills and
resources or the opportunity to develop or access them.
The Trumpeter Magazine provides a unique forum for cross-networking
among ministries. You'll come to find, therefore, that you are
certainly not alone."
We know that it's not easy keeping your vision afloat. Call The
Trumpeter Magazine. We are in the process of
developing our board of directors, volunteer staff, and marketing
plan for the year. Help us help you -- that's what we're here
for. Let's celebrate our visions together, and continue to spread
the word of the Gospel all over South Florida. When things get
a little tough, don't despair. We're all united in our Christian
visions, and together we will make a difference!