**This is NOT a worship conference. This is for artists who want to use their music ministry gifts beyond their local church!**
The Incubator Creative Group presents the Ministry Entrepreneur Explosion Conference using Christian music as a tool of evangelism, encouragement and ministry beyond the conventional possibilities of Sunday church services. The Explosion is not another worship conference. It has a decided emphasis on the performance aspects of music verses the use of music in a worship setting. The Explosion also illuminates a perspective for making a music ministry work as a sustainable small business enterprise or self-supporting hobby.
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The Explosion is more than a conference. It is an experience. It includes not only the live event itself but also seven hours of pre-conference online training and interaction. This in-advance experience provides a unique vehicle to facilitate the development of a relationship between you as an artist and Incubator (the sponsor of the Explosion). The Explosion utilizes a proven system for growth deployed by Incubator over its 30-year history… Active Relational Training (ART). The result of ART is the establishment and deepening of a relationship between each artist and Incubator, which correspondingly creates a high level of energy and positive atmosphere among the registrants gathered for the live event. The Explosion may feel more like a family reunion than an educational event!
The Ministry Explosion will come to Dallas on Friday and Saturday July 27th and 28th. It’s a can’t miss weekend (Friday night and and all day Saturday) conference igniting Christian artists to take their music and message beyond Sundays! For more information and to start your conference track, today, click here!
The sold out 18th Annual Destiny Award Luncheon benefitting St. Philip’s School and Community Center was the most successful in the history of the school. The event raised over $825,000 on Friday, February 23, 2018 where over 800 guests were in attendance at the Snyder Activity Center on St. Philip’s campus located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
The event featured the legendary Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, a New York Times Best-Selling author, columnist, NBA’s all-time leading scorer, a six-time NBA champion and the league’s only 6x MVP, along with moderator Rolando Blackman. Mr. Abdul-Jabbar spoke passionately with an intellectual message of advocacy, activism, legacy, love and basketball.
Dr. Myron & Mrs. Barbara Watkins received the Humanitarian Award in honor of their exceptional work and long history of involvement in civic, educational, health, and cultural endeavors in the Dallas community.
St. Philip’s welcomed Lisa and Kenny Troutt as this year’s Honorary Chairs, along with Chairman, Peter Kraus, Co-Chair Courtney Flanagan and Co-Chair Ann Mahowald.
Destiny Luncheon’s 2018 major sponsors included:
$50,000: Lydia and Bill Addy
$25,000: Lisa and Peter Kraus, Diana and Todd Maclin, Mona and David Munson, Cindy and Howard Rachofsky, Lisa and Kenny Troutt
$10,000: Bank of Texas, Tom Fagadau, Craig Glick, Jerald Sklar and Jeff Zlotky, Liz and Tom Halsey, Lennox International Inc, Lottye and Bobby Lyle, Merrill Lynch Private Banking and Investment Group, Jennifer and Jon Mosle Fund of Communities Foundation of Texas, Robert S. Kaplan, Jewel and Roland Parrish, Nancy Perot & Rod Jones, State Fair of Texas, Sharon and Kneeland Youngblood
St. Philip’s School & Community Center is a private Christian school in southern Dallas serving over 200 students in grades PK2 through 6th grade (ages 2–12), and a multi-faceted community center, providing numerous athletic, educational and social services to approximately 2,000 children, youth, and adults annually.
For more information on St. Philip’s School & Community Center, visit www.stphilips1600.org.
Esmeralda Baez enrolled at Evolution Academy Charter School in the fall of 2015 as a true freshman and completed the requirements for graduation in just two years. At just sixteen years old, Baez completed the Texas recommended graduation program with 28 credits to best prepare her for college.
Esmeralda first heard about Evolution Academy from her cousin, who previously graduated from the progressive Texas-based charter school. She was looking for alternatives to the massive high schools in her home-school district and she found her perfect fit at Evolution Academy. She set her goal to graduate early and she took advantage of every resource provided by Evolution Academy, including computer-based classes, credit by exam and summer school. In fact, she completed her Spanish II class in just three weeks. “I wanted to complete high school early, so I could start college earlier,” said Baez. “The teachers and the staff at Evolution Academy supported me every step of the way.”
Esmeralda’s family is very proud of her and are impressed with Evolution Academy, its staff and course offerings. She has recommended the school to family members and friends and her sister is now enrolled at Evolution Academy as well.
“We are proud of Esmeralda and all that she has accomplished,” said Cynthia Trigg, superintendent and founder of Evolution Academy Charter Schools. “The blue print is set, and other students can realize the dream of a high school diploma if the follow the plan and stay the course. It may be difficult, but not impossible.”
Now that she has checked high school off the list, Esmeralda plans to enroll in college and has her sights set on majoring in psychology and becoming a psychiatrist. “Education is something you really need,” said Baez. “I knew it was important for me to take my education seriously, so I could reach my goals.”
Founded in 2002, Evolution Academy offers one-on-one attention with a mix of traditional and computer-based instruction, which enables students to earn 2 or more credit hours every nine weeks, allowing them to catch up or graduate early. The main campus in Richardson includes a science lab, fitness center and wellness program, piano lab, culinary arts program, full-service cafeteria and a state-of-the-art music studio where students can write and produce music. The school also offers multiple career and technical education courses that prepare students for certificates in professional fields. Students who enroll also receive monthly DART bus passes provided by Evolution Academy, so they won’t have to worry about how to get to school.
To date, Evolution Academy has graduated more than 2500 students, many of whom were unsuccessful in traditional school settings. Evolution Academy graduates have gone on to graduate from some of the top colleges and universities in the country, enlist in military service and embark on productive careers in the workforce. Evolution Academy has campuses in Richardson, Beaumont and Houston, Texas and has open enrollment year-round on all three campuses. Students can enroll online at http://www.evolutionacademy.org or visit one of the campuses to enroll in person.
About Evolution Academy Charter School
Evolution Academy is a public charter high school, serving students grades 9-12, with campuses in Richardson, Houston and Beaumont. The school offers two convenient sessions, Monday – Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and 12:20 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. http://www.evolutionacademy.org.
Here at SMG, we’re committed to helping improve the quality of life of our readers and listeners. Over the years, we have partnered with a number of real estate companies in our area to help our friends move closer to realizing their dream of home ownership.
We’re proud to present to you the Ask and Receive Seminar, this Saturday in Dallas, Texas.
From our friends at Millenial Realtor:
Have you thought about buying a home, but don’t think you can?
….Aren’t you sick and tired of renting???
Would you sit through a brief, but very informative seminar with a licensed mortgage officer and Realtor®, if we promised to explain HOW you CAN?
We’ll talk to you about:
-Getting down payment assistance
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-Getting your mind right for home-ownership
-Benefits of owing a home
-Avoiding pitfalls
If you are ready to find out how to become a homeowner, then please click, “GOING” and meet us at the, “Ask and Receive” Seminar!
You may also text 972-400-1805 with your name and email address to RVSP.
This is event is sponsored by the Faithful Believers Baptist Church, Dallas, TX
NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar will inspire and empower at the St. Philip’s School’s 18th Annual Destiny Awards Luncheon. Mr. Jabbar’s height and basketball career pale in comparison to his stature as a thought leader. It is a monumental occasion to have him address the luncheon. Last month, he was keynote speaker at the inaugural Jazz Congress, discussing a renewed role of jazz in today’s society.
St. Philip’s School and Community Center will host its sold out 18th Annual Destiny Award Luncheon on Friday, February 23, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. in the Snyder Activity Center on St. Philip’s campus at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, located in South Dallas. Student showcase demonstrations will begin at 10:30 a.m.
The legendary Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, NBA’s all-time leading scorer, a six-time NBA champion and the league’s only 6x MVP, will engage in a live conversation moderated by former Dallas Maverick and sports commentator, Rolando Blackman, with a message of Legacy, Love and Basketball.
Mr. Abdul-Jabbar is one of a handful of influential and respected Black men in America who has a national platform as a regular contributing columnist for newspapers and magazines around the world. A NY Times best-selling author, he has written 14 books, including two recent memoirs: Becoming Kareem for young readers, and Coach Wooden and Me about his lifelong friendship with famed UCLA coach John Wooden. His Emmy Award-winning HBO Sports documentary, Kareem: Minority of One, debuted as HBO’s most watched and highest rated sports documentary of all time.
Dr. Myron & Mrs. Barbara Watkins will receive the Humanitarian Award in honor of their exceptional work and long history of involvement in civic, educational, health, and cultural endeavors in the Dallas community.
St. Philip’s welcomes Lisa and Kenny Troutt as this year’s Honorary Chairs, along with Chairman, Peter Kraus, Co-Chair Courtney Flanagan and Co-Chair Ann Mahowald.
Destiny Luncheon’s 2018 major sponsors include:
$50,000: Lydia and Bill Addy
$25,000: Lisa and Peter Kraus, Diana and Todd Maclin, Mona and David Munson, Cindy and Howard Rachofsky, Lisa and Kenny Troutt
$10,000: Bank of Texas, Tom Fagadau, Craig Glick, Jerald Sklar and Jeff Zlotky, Liz and Tom Halsey, Lennox International Inc, Lottye and Bobby Lyle, Merrill Lynch Private Banking and Investment Group, Jennifer and Jon Mosle Fund of Communities Foundation of Texas, Robert S. Kaplan, Jewel and Roland Parrish, Nancy Perot & Rod Jones, State Fair of Texas, Sharon and Kneeland Youngblood
All funds raised will directly benefit services promoting Christian education, senior services, hunger, student engagement, and athletics. This event is SOLD OUT, however St. Philip’s is still accepting congratulatory donations at www.stphilips1600.org/donate
St. Philip’s School & Community Center is a private Christian school in southern Dallas serving over 200 students in grades PK2 through 6th grade (ages 2–12), and a multi-faceted community center, providing numerous athletic, educational and social services to approximately 2,000 children, youth, and adults annually.
