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Marketplace is the magazine for Marketplace Ministries Inc., a non-profit, nondenominational Christian organization whose goal is to care for people in the workplace. Marketplace Ministries is able to operate because of the tax- deductible contributions made by people like you. In addition to letting you know how the ministry is progressing, Marketplace Ministries wants to thank you for enabling us to continue to care for people in the marketplace.

Governing Board Foundation Board William R. Thomas, III Gil A. Stricklin Chairman Chairman, CEO & President Ed Bonneau Ed Bonneau Doug Fagerstrom Dan Farell Casey Gurganus Kyle Hearon Craig Hodges Mark Lovvorn 6 8 Neal Jeffrey, Jr. Calvin McKaig, MD Calvin McKaig, MD Ray Pace Andy Nace O.R. “Butch” Smith Phil Swatzell

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Tom Freet Ben March Chairman Nelson McKinney Jack Allen Phil McKinzie Pat Beckham Bob Osburn Carl Bolin Ray Pace Ted Raines Os Chrisman Louis Cole Del Rogers, Sr. Bill Crocker Bo Sexton Sam Forester Ann Sneed Gary Golden Ken Stohner, Jr. Ann Stricklin 2 10 Bruce Grantham Jerry Halcomb Charles Tandy, MD Patrick Hamner Greg Terrell Jim Harris James Williamson Steve Kerns Jerry Wilson

HOW TO REACH US Bringing in the Harvest Headquarters 972-941-4400 2 Toll-Free 800-775-7657 Fax 972-578-5754 INTERNET ADDRESSES 6 North Carolina Chaplain Tony Wilson Awarded 2015 E-MAIL ADDRESS [email protected] Marketplace Chaplain of the Year [email protected] WEB SITE www.mchapusa.com www.marketplaceministries.com Training and Education — The Heartbeat of Marketplace www.seniorlivingchaplains.com 7 MARKETPLACE CHAPLAINS USA REGION OFFICE INFORMATION Ministries

Eastern Region – Atlanta Shane Satterfield – Vice President 4485 Tench Rd. Suite 220 Cliff Barrows Marketplace Ministries 2015 Integrity Award Honoree Suwanee, GA 30024 8 678-985-2582 Central Region – Dallas The Business Leaders and Friends Gathering at the Jim Tereschuk – Vice President 10 2001 W. Plano Parkway, Suite 3200 Training Center at The Cove in Asheville, N.C. Plano, TX 75075 972-941-4400

Western Region – Denver Coy Wylie – Vice President THE FOUNDATION & FUNDRAISING REPORT 1001 16th St B180-61 15 Denver, CO 80265 303-558-1352 17 Mike and Joanna Peebles of Denver Establish a $100,000 MISSION STATEMENT Marketplace Ministries exists to share God’s love in the Endowment in the Marketplace Ministries Foundation workplace by providing an employee care service through Chaplain Teams. Marketplace Ministries’ Fundraising 2015-2016 Enters Final EDITORIAL STAFF 20 Executive Editor Art Stricklin Thrust of the First Year With Strong Donor Support Art Director Dennis Davidson ON THE COVER: Marketplace is a publication of Marketplace Ministries. Comments and questions are welcome. Direct inquiries to: Marketplace Ministries Client Company CEO Vern Peterson standing at his company headquarters of the Art Stricklin Vice President of Public Relations Peterson Family Enterprises. 2001 W. Plano Parkway, Suite 3200 Plano, TX 75075 972-941-4400 Picture taken by: Wayne Hutchison Grace and Peace—from the heart of our president Volume XXVIII Number Three

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. (Ephesians 1:3, NIV)

Two days ago I was about to leave the of- dream, (Ephesians 3:20). I am eternally grate- fice to meet the moving van at our new house. ful for our founder Gil Stricklin’s resolve to Two staff members surprised me in the park- reach hurting people in the workplace. A self- ing lot and loaded the trunk of my car with sustaining model for ministry has proven itself bottles of water, iced tea, paper towels and healthy and fruitful with unlimited potential. I treats for the workers plus a Thanksgiving dream of the day when we will reach 1% of the pumpkin to decorate our front porch. Donna workforce in the US (currently we are reach- and I felt so blessed. Yesterday, there was a card ing .1%). While that is 10x growth, God is able. and gift certificate in our mail box for our first In this last week, our marketing team has con- “date night.” Yes, we feel loved. The list is long tracted one new business each day (including of staff members who ask how they can help… one in China) to secure chaplain care. I believe and they help each other. We are blessed. this blesses the heart of God, to redeem men Secondly, our chaplains are fulfilling the and women in the workplace where God has mission of MMI. I am overwhelmed by their called us to serve. exceptional employee care with the unbridled How does this happen? Just before com- extension of their lives to others. I hear stories ing to Dallas, my friend Steve Douglass (presi- arketplace Ministries (MMI) of transformed lives, every day! That is not an dent of Cru) challenged me, “Doug, pray like has always been blessed by exaggeration. Answered prayers are constant. you have never prayed before.” That means, God. While our blessings New life is evident. The gospel of love and seeking first God’s kingdom, his blessings … are many; it is the spiritual still works. nothing else should come before that. blessings noted in the verse Three weeks ago, I joined one of our To much that is given, is much required, Mabove that best mark our ministry as we experi- chaplains in Dallas as we visited three busi- (Luke 12:48). Leith Anderson, president of the ence the favor of God. We are in a blessed place. nesses where he provides care and compassion National Association of Evangelicals, para- God has done what we could never do on our every week. I will never forget Tom (a client phrased by saying, While God has placed us at own. Because of his goodness and grace, we employee, not his real name), who shared how the top of his list of blessings, he has also placed us must always pause and give praise to God. he was back together with his wife after a sepa- at the top of his list of expectations. We also have Recently a MMI Board member, asked, ration. He said, Thanks chaplain. What you en- a great responsibility to do our part to fulfill “Doug, what have been your first impressions couraged me to do was the right thing. We are the mission of God as we bring hope and help in your first month with Marketplace Minis- so happy. Another employee requested prayer to others. Would you join me and Donna as we tries?” It did not take me a moment to share for his mom in Cincinnati, Ohio, facing sur- pray like never before? three things. First of all, we are blessed with a gery in a few days. Our chaplain secured the Rejoicing, remarkable staff. From the two hour a week name of the hospital, date and time of surgery chaplain in Atlanta to our full time team mem- and promised, We will have a chaplain in Ohio bers across the nation, God’s men and women to visit your mom before she goes into surgery. spiritually and professionally serve from their I watched the factory worker’s eyes swell with Doug Fagerstrom hearts without watching the clock or being tears. Our chaplains are blessing others. Executive President and CEO concerned about personal rewards. Our staff is Finally, I have discovered that God has sacrificial. They generously give of their time placed us in a unique position to expand and and resources. They are godly. grow, far beyond what we could ever imagine or

1 feature story BRINGING IN THE HARVEST

Employees at Abundant Harvest Organics in Kinsgburg, California, a Marketplace Chaplains client company, sort produce.

2 BRINGING IN THE HARVEST

BY ART STRICKLIN

Kingsburg, California — Peterson Family “The chaplain came into my home Abundant Harvest Organics in his three- Farm employee Norma Lopez has worked and listened to the different levels of pain building, five-acre headquarters with dozens for the company for six years and has been in my heart,” she said through a transla- of employees. in America for 15, but until Marketplace tor. “She helped me tell my children about “We already had a health care policy, chaplain Erma Martinez walked into her life their father, and she helped me when I had but spiritual health is just as important as this spring, she was ready to end it all by tak- thoughts of depression and suicide. physical health,” said Peterson, who works ing her own life. “Now I know the Lord is here with me with his son Erik and his daughter Heather, Her husband had returned to his and He is here in the company too.” on the family farm which has been at the Mexican homeland earlier this year and was Marketplace Chaplains was on-site as same location for more than a century in found dead in February. In the two months part of the first-ever partnership between California’s fertile Central Valley, south of before Marketplace Chaplains began serving America’s largest and original workplace Fresno. “It’s the most fruitful place in the in her company, Lopez still had not found chaplaincy organization and a working fam- fruited plain,” he said. the way to tell her three young children that ily farm. CEO Vernon Peterson oversees the He first learned about workplace their father would never return home. farm, a commercial fruit packing shed and chaplaincy from a local business leaders

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Marketplace Chaplain Tomas Vasquez, The Peterson Family Headquarters is the left, talks with Abundant Harvest employee site of a discussion between Marketplace Alex Mendoza in front of the plant head- Chaplain Erma Martinez and Peterson quarters in Kingsburg. client company employee Norma Lopez.

group and felt it would be a good fit for his and I lost the baby in the 10th week,” said Ama- said employees will often ask her when the constantly busy farm. ral via a translator. “The chaplains helped me chaplains will be making their weekly visits With recently installed automation, the battle depression, and having the chaplain here and say they are eager to speak with them. dozens of workers can pack 1,000 boxes an has helped me find encouragement at work.” “It didn’t take me long to see that the hour of a variety of fruits and vegetables, de- “They shared the verse in the Bible about chaplains give off a positive vibe. They help us pending on the season, often standing along a woman who was seeking to have a child and make a positive change. We have a lot of issues a conveyer belt hour-after-hour and day- was unable to have one. I found great encour- with single moms and divorce; that’s a big one after-day. agement in that verse, and in the fact that the with us,” said Acosta. “If you are doing a job like this every chaplain shared it with me. I am still lacking “My service as a chaplain at Peterson’s is day you have a lot of time to think about your the money to try again, but they have given me to simply serve the employees,” added Marti- problems, and it can become unbearable,” Erik an open environment to share my struggle.” nez. “To bring in the presence of the Lord and Peterson said. If you talk about your problems Marketplace Chaplain Tomas Vasquez the love He has for people. I minister to the that can lead to production,” he added. “No brought Lopez a personalized Bible, the first employees in prayer, with a listening ear, and more problems leads to more production. she has ever owned, and saw her personally ac- at times, I go on the lines where they pack the Problems fixed tend to extend the helping cept Jesus as her Lord and Savior on the factory fruit and vegetables. I give a hug and a smile, hand to production. Everyone has a bad day or floor, and said regardless of the surroundings, and I’m there and available to share the heart a problem at some time.” chaplains can always help others. of Jesus.” “We may always want to help, but we “The computer work (filing chaplain re- Alex Mendoza is one of many employees may not have the time,” said Yrene Mendez, ports) is very hard for me, but helping people who has spent most summers working in the who oversees many of the female line workers. is easy,” said Vasquez, age 72, who spent a de- area and has many family members involved “The chaplains come to visit and they always cade as a chaplain in a local prison. in harvesting the fertile crops as well. He has have the time to offer help.” “I try to help people the way Jesus would been quick to see the difference Marketplace That was the time Angelica Amaral des- help them. I pray while they pick fruit and I Chaplains have made. perately needed to be able to focus on her job pray that I can help them with whatever is bur- “I worked at another packing house and it of personally packing 300 to 500 boxes of fruit dening them. I give glory to Him and get good wasn’t like this. Vernon wants to bring a Chris- a day during the busy summer season, despite feedback from employees,” added Vasquez. tian atmosphere here and I feel blessed to be devastating personal news. Blanca Acosta, who works in the head- part of it. I’ve seen the impact the chaplains have “I spent $30,000 trying to get pregnant quarters building of The Peterson operation, had on our employees,” continued Mendoza.

4 Abundant Harvest Organics CEO Vern Peterson examines a tomato from the fac- tory production line.

Lopez said she still struggles with the daily burdens of being a single parent to three children 16 and under, but now she has help through her job at Peterson’s and her associa- tion with Marketplace Chaplains. “Now I always have someone to talk to and I have a phone number to call. It’s a great encouragement to me, that God is not finished with me yet. Otherwise, I think I would have no hope,” added Lopez. Peterson, known as Uncle Vern in his quarterly magazine and large website, has built a healthy business serving the organic food needs of people up and down the Califor- nia coast and has seen his wholesale business spread to companies all over North America. He has a daily Bible verse which scrolls across the electric message board on the pack- ing room floor. “If everything goes wrong, I will praise God,” one day’s encouragement reads. Peterson has found his most important role is feeding the needs of his employee’s souls. “It is simple. An employee that feels cared for is a better employee, there is no question about it,” said Peterson. It’s a question Lopez answered earlier this year, saving her existence on this earth and securing eternal life for all of eternity.

5 THE BUSINESS LEADERS AND FRIENDS GATHERING at The Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove • Asheville, North Carolina

North Carolina Chaplain Tony Wilson Awarded 2015 Marketplace Chaplain of the Year

orth Carolina Marketplace lains, it is clear Tony has a continual deep Chaplain Tony Wilson was lasting impact on those he has selflessly named the 2015 Chaplain served. I congratulate Tony Wilson, our of the Year during the re- esteemed 2015 Chaplain of the Year,” said cent Marketplace Minis- Doug Fagerstrom, Executive President & Ntries Business Leaders and Friends Gather- CEO of Marketplace Ministries. ing at the Cove. “The Bible reminds us to, ‘Honor Wilson was honored with the min- one another, above ourselves,’ (Romans istry’s highest individual award at the Billy 12:10). Together, we honor this wonderful Graham Training Center Asheville, North North Carolina Chaplain who has faith- Carolina for his selfless service and going fully served others to receive this honor.” above and beyond the call of duty to serve Wilson, a North Carolina native, others. received a bachelor’s degree from Camp- “His calm demeanor and genuine bell University in 1974 and a Master’s concern for others has guided many of Degree from Southeastern Baptist Theo- our team members through dark times,” logical Seminary in the 1978. He presently said Jeff Akins, Division President of David serves as a pastor of the Mt. Elam Baptist Weekley Homes, who nominated Wilson Chaplain of the Year Tony Wilson Church in Clayton, NC. for the award. “I have only been at David Weekley “He is a friend, confidant and advisor,” Akins added. for a few months, and Tony Wilson has had a huge impact on my life,” “He is always willing to go the extra mile. Tony has reached across said one David Weekley employee. “I always look forward to his visits. many miles to offer support to extended family members. There seems He has prayed with me, for me, and for family members. “Tony Wilson to be nothing Tony won’t do to bring the Lord’s comfort to those that is indeed a gift to our family and is considered a friend and a significant need it.” person of loving support,” another nomination read. Wilson who has been a Marketplace Chaplain since 2006 received North Carolina chaplain coordinator Luke Witte oversaw Wilson’s the Max Griener statue, “The Divine Servant” and a $1,000 check. His initial training, and Eastern Regional Vice President Shane Satterfield has wife Caroline joined him when he received the honor for compassionate overseen his ministry in North Carolina. service. “Tony has consistently served with excellence in all of his duties He has served a variety of local companies providing hope, healing as a chaplain and completely embodies the Matthew 5:41 expression of and help to client company employees and their family members. someone that always goes the 2nd mile,” Satterfield said. “This award to Chaplain Tony Wilson is symbolic to the thousands “This year’s selection for Chaplain of the Year couldn’t be a of Marketplace chaplains who compassionately and professionally give better representation of what a true, committed, and trusted chaplain of themselves to employees in the marketplace. Just like all of our chap- should be.”

6 Training and Education — The Heartbeat of Marketplace Ministries

f you visit the Marketplace Ministries International Headquarters what is emphasized in this ministry and how to achieve it,” said Marv during almost any week, you could slip into a classroom and learn Wittenburg. “Our training helps each person to perform better the tasks everything about preparing to be a frontline Chaplain or other they have been called to achieve.” leadership positions that support A+ Christian ministry to workers. “Effective and consistent education and training is the unifying These “students” come from near and far, across North force in the ministry to be carried out in the same successful ways for IAmerica, Canada, and Mexico, to have their deeply held faith dedication every Chaplain and every leader,” explained Dan P. Truitt, PhD, a 29 year be equaled by their professional qualities in leadership, surpassing the senior ministry veteran. “We have great people; however, all of us need to requirements of their job assignment. Dedication to Christ through a be continually trained with continuous ministry education to guarantee dynamic faith is first; however, that is not end game. No, these individuals on-going effectiveness.” must have the skill set for their job through education, experience, and Aaron Mason of Holland, Michigan, was the sole National Account continuous training. Manager being trained in a separate school. Mason, like many others, was The National International Training Department, led by a two man a top sales and marketing executive with Nestlé Purina before making a team of Dan P. Truitt, PhD, and Marv Wittenburg, with more than 30 significant change in his life to enter ministry full-time. Before joining years as a Federal Government trainer, are responsible for all ministry Marketplace, he and his family served with an international relief minis- personnel development. Together they have 40 years of service with the try and served on a church planting project in Wheaton, Illinois. ministry, and they have designed and applied the training from basic He will serve as the National Account Manager for Gordon Food Chaplain training up to the most senior operational ministry positions. Service Corporation in Grand Rapids, Michigan, which has a nationwide During the week of October 11, these individuals, with the teaching business scope with several thousands of employees. experience of other key ministry leaders, prepared 10 recently promoted There are eight National Accounts served by a National Account ministry personnel to be successful and productive with broader respon- Manager (NAM), and these eight major corporations have approximate- sibilities. ly 65,000 employees with an additional 140,000 family members. The These 10 people came from seven states spread across the USA, NAM is responsible for making certain each of those individuals have and from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Marcia Page from Urbandale, IA, the daily support of a workplace Chaplain, which are across 1,100 cities was recently named an Area Team Leader. She has both a business and in North America. ministry background. Her ministry was through a church that reached Other Marketplace Ministries’ executive leaders who participated out to women in prison. In addition, she has experience in serving in in National Leadership Training included: Doug Fagerstrom, Executive a children’s ministry program. Like most Chaplains, and their leaders, President and CEO; George Cotter, President of Marketplace Chaplains these workplace experts have had secular work experience and extensive USA; C.G. Maclin, President of Marketplace Chaplains International, ministry exposure as well. and Gil A. Stricklin, Ministry Founder, and Chairman and CEO of Mar- “Ministry training equips Chaplains, and ministry leaders, to know ketplace Ministries Foundation.

Pictured left-to right: Front Row: Seeon Smith, Canada; Marcia Page, Iowa; Aaron Mason, Michigan; Julias Rodriguez, Texas. Back Row: Dr. Dan Truitt, Texas; Scott Wyatt, Alabama; Matt Hinson, Dr. Dan Truitt, Vice President of Training and Staff Development, teaches Alabama; John Yeates, Texas; John Tader, Kansas; Ken Philips, Alabama; the newly promoted Division Directors and Area Team Leaders at the Mike Parker, Alabama; Marv Wittenburg, Director of Training, Texas; and National Headquarters in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Doug Fagerstrom, Executive President & CEO; Texas. 7 8 THE BUSINESS LEADERS AND FRIENDS GATHERING at The Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove • Asheville, North Carolina Cliff Barrows Marketplace Ministries Integrity Award Honoree

liff Barrows has served with Evangelist Billy Graham, those years and thousands of Crusade services that Cliff missed his music and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, longer assignment. He was with his wife to tell her good-bye. than any other individual, except Graham himself. He God’s blessing and leading came to Cliff in 1995 when he married has been Dr. Graham’s closest team member for 70 years. Ann Prince, now his loving and supportive wife of 20 years, and they Also, Barrows holds the Christian world distinc- make their home in Charlotte, N.C. Even at age 92, Cliff has an office Ction of leading more than 220 million people in singing praises to God in the Billy Graham headquarters; however, Cliff does most of his work in Billy Graham Crusades in more than 185 countries. Additionally, from home and records his internet programs from his home studio. His this master musician has directed the largest Christian choirs ever, with scripture-filled encouraging letters continue to touch lives around the 12,000 choir members in Seoul, South Korea and a congregation of 1.1 world in making His presence known. million, with the second largest of 10,000 singers in the Billy Graham When Cliff Barrows was asked to describe his life and how he has Greater Rio de Janeiro Crusade in South America. served as a co-laborer with Dr. Graham, it is not surprising he turned to While on his honeymoon in 1945 in Asheville, N.C., with his new the words of a song. These are the words… wife Billie Newell who was an accomplished pianist, they attended a Only a Sinner (saved by grace) Christian rally where a little known preacher named Billy Graham was to Words by James M. Gray be the speaker. In Divine Providence, as Cliff describes it, the song leader Music by Daniel B. Towner for the evening became ill and could not attend. Someone told the orga- Naught have I gotten but what I received; nizers, and young Graham, there was a fellow there named Cliff Barrows Grace hath bestowed it since I have believed; who led music and his wife played the piano. Boasting excluded, pride I abase; For the first of thousands of times in Christian evangelistic meet- I’m only a sinner, saved by grace! ings across the globe and around the world, Barrows, with his wife Bil- Suffer a sinner whose heart overflows, lie playing the piano, led the music that evening. During the first major Loving his Savior to tell what he knows; Billy Graham Crusade in Los Angeles a year later, Cliff Barrows and Billy Once more to tell it would I embrace I’m only a sinner saved by grace! Graham formed a faith and ministry bond in evangelistic proclamation that remains to this day. Refrain During his seven decades in ministry with BGEA, he has been the Only a sinner, saved by grace! Music and Program Director for Dr. Graham. Cliff also served as the Only a sinner, saved by grace! This is my story, to God be the glory program director, announcer, and host of the “” radio I’m only a sinner, saved by grace! program broadcast worldwide. “The Hour of Decision with Billy Gra- ham” was the words he said hundreds of times for more than 60 years. Phil 1:21 (KJV) “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” Even today, he hosts the weekly “Hour of Decision Online” internet radio Phil 3:7-10 (Amplified) “[For my determined purpose is] that I may production. know Him [that I may progressively become more deeply and intimately Cliff Barrows and his wife Billie made their home in Greenville, acquainted with Him, perceiving and recognizing and understanding the S.C., just a little over an hour’s drive from Graham’s home in Black wonders of His Person more strongly and more clearly], and that I may Mountain, N.C. Their home was appropriately named “Melody Lane.” in that same way come to know the power outflowing from His resurrec- A beautiful cabin near the main house, along with much of the furniture tion [which it exerts over believers], and that I may so share His suffer- within the home, was made by Barrows as he is a wood craftsman, as well ings as to be continually transformed [in spirit into His likeness even]… as a music craftsman. It was there they reared their five children, Bonnie, to His death, …[in the hope]” Bob, Betty Ruth, Buddy and Bill. Truly he has been filled with “JOY FOR THE JOURNEY” Thank After more than 49 years of marriage to his wife, Billie developed you Cliff for being a good and faithful servant to our Lord, to your family, cancer and was called Home to Heaven. This was one time out of all and to your ministry.

9 THE BUSINESS LEADERS AND FRIENDS GATHERING at The Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove • Asheville, North Carolina

Gil Stricklin presenting the Integrity Award to Cliff Barrows Bonnie Barrows Thomas giving tribute Doug Fagerstrom responding to his intro- to her father, Cliff Barrows duction to the group, with his wife Donna

The musicians Dr. Don Wyrtzen Cliff Barrows and his family and Dr. Leo Day

Kick-Off Speaker Neal Jeffrey with MC Ron Harris Speakers Dr. Robert Jeffress and Dennis Swanberg Ethel Sexton speaking to the ladies 10 Judge Ken Starr speaking to the group on Sunday

Rogers and Joyce Pope, and Sue and Don Wills were two of the couples who received the Divine Servant Award.

Speaker Kelly Shackelford visiting with group Region Vice President Jim Tereschuk, his wife Sylvia, and clients Patsy and Kim Pedersen

Carolyn Schroeder enjoying frozen yogurt

Marketplace Ministries Staff at The Gathering 11 Jesus Knows Best

BY JIM MC MANUS PRAYER WARRIOR, GROVER BEACH, CALIFORNIA

12 or three years I have been go- “He disciplines for our good that we may a purposeful Christlike love for others. ing to a doctor of Oncology. share His holiness. For the moment all dis- Together with those verses I turned to And each time she has always cipline seems painful rather than pleasant, II Corinthians 1:3-6. Here I found one of given me a clean report con- but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righ- the greatest benedictions in all scripture. cerning cancer. And each time teousness to those who have been trained “Blessed be the God the Father of our Lord FI was so relieved, even happy, that I was can- by it.” For the first time in my life I realized Jesus Christ, Father of mercies and God of Jesus Knows cer free. But one week ago she gave me the how much I needed that training. Hebrews all comfort who comforts us in all our af- news that frankly was disturbing. I may have 5:7-8 was the next step I needed. “In the fliction (trouble), so that we may be able a form of leukemia. I am finding myself days of His flesh Jesus offered up prayers to comfort those who are in any affliction, wakeful at night considering this potentially and supplications to Him who was able to with the comfort with which we ourselves bad news. For most of my 83 years of life, I save Him from death…. Although He was are comforted by God. For as we share have been given non lethal but very difficult a son, He learned obedience through what abundantly in Christ’s suffering, so through health problems. Now Jesus has seen fit to He suffered.” And now I realized that I too Christ we share abundantly in comfort too. Best give me something of concern, namely, a learn obedience through suffering He has If we are afflicted it is for your comfort and type of leukemia. I knew of course someday ordained for me. As the writer in Psalm salvation.” Here we see the word comfort I must die but surely not yet I thought. And 119:76 found that “in faithfulness you have from Jesus our Lord has a purpose — to so, I went to the scriptures, asking Jesus to afflicted me. Let your steadfast love comfort encourage others to have courage and bold- comfort me. And it was there that I found me.” So in spite of learning I may have leu- ness to serve him in the midst of suffering. hope and even joy. kemia, together with a number of physical I now have no fear of what I will hear Let me share with you all the good problems, I knew I still have His steadfast from the oncologist in one week after a se- things that Jesus taught me concerning love and this disease together with every- ries of further tests. God’s purpose remains pain and affliction. Last night the Holy thing else was God’s purpose to make me steadfast and I am prepared to serve. Spirit had me turn to Hebrews 12:10-11, closer to God in Christlikeness and give me Praise the Lord!

“He disciplines for our good that we may share His holiness. …Later it yields the peaceful fruit of right- eousness to those who have been trained by it.”

13 Longtime Marketplace Servant Gerald Rodgers Honored for Two-Decades of Service

ongtime Marketplace Chaplain leader Gerald “Gerald Rodgers came to Marketplace Chaplains as a Rodgers who is retiring from active, full-time church planter who desired to broaden and expand oppor- service this fall, is remembered by those who tunities to serve the Lord and to serve people. The Lord con- know him best as a man of integrity and godly tinues to fulfill that ministry desire as He produces great fruit work ethic, serving others in the Marketplace. in and through Gerald and the chaplain teams he leads,” said LThis is Rodger’s 21st year of service with Marketplace Eastern Region Client Expansion Director John Mileson. Chaplains, having served mainly in the Eastern Region area, “Gerald’s service as chaplain, mentor, leader, and based in Virginia. teacher has blessed tens of thousands of client company em- “When I think integrity, I think of Gerald. When I ployees and their families since 1994. It is my privilege to be think of excellent job performance, I think of Gerald. When I among the many hundreds of Marketplace Chaplains greatly think of a great chaplain with a true servant’s heart, I think of influenced in excellence and effectiveness by my brother and Gerald,” said National Accounts Manager Don Smith, who friend Gerald Rodgers,” added Mileson. originally hired Rodgers in Fredericksburg, Virginia. “I am Chaplain Gerald has been like a father to me these past blessed to serve with him.” 8 years. I sure will miss him as our Division Director and “There is not enough time nor words to describe how example,” said Chaplain Jack Studie of Western Kentucky. much Gerald has meant to the ministry and to each one of “You count yourself fortunate if you meet one man of us,” added Eastern Region Vice President Shane Satterfield. character and integrity like Gerald Rodgers in a lifetime. He Among the many companies he has served during his has made me a better chaplain, minister, husband, and fa- Marketplace Chaplains tenure is GSC Mid-Atlantic. Rodg- ther; words cannot express my gratitude toward him!” said ers’ service to GSC was featured in a Washington Post story Chaplain Nathan Ertel. on Marketplace.

From left-to-right: Shane Satterfield, Eastern Region Vice President, with First Place Winners of the 4th Annual Atlanta Marketplace Chaplains Golf Classic John Cameli, Zach Schoeller, and Mike Keaveny.

14 THE -FOUNDATION_ & FUNDRAISING REPORT

“The foundation of God standeth sure.” w W 2 TIMOTHY 2:19

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The Sure Foundation

Marketplace Ministries Foundation Continues tohaplains Expand from Eastern Can- ada’s provinces of Ontario with New Funds for Future Support and New Brunswick gath- ered in Paris, Ontario, in late June for the second Canadi- the Foundation, because I know the assets will “What happens if you have large finan- help secure future ministry long after we all Cancial Marketplace assets in the Chaplains Foundation, and just Spouses sitting Retreat. there, are in Heaven. That is why Ann and I began and JesusThe comesmulti-day back?” event I heard brought her ask.chaplains an endowment in the Foundation in 2008. We from EasternI replied Canada by asking together her, “Whatfor training if Christ and have added gifts to it when we could, and it encouragementdoes not come backin a scenicsoon, whatretreat will setting. happen to has grown through wise investing to be more the ministryPastor Nealif the Jeffrey,Federal Governmenta member of stops the than $200,000 today. We could not have given Marketplacegiving IRS tax Ministries credit for Governing gifts to religious Board and or that amount with one gift; however, we have whosecharitable father organizations, was on the original and then, Marketplace too, what added to our endowment when we had the Chaplainshappens when Board the of economyDirectors, consistently spoke to the stays Ca- financial assets to do so. nadian‘south?’ chaplains The ministry about probablythe unique would calling not in When Ann and I were discussing our thehave vast sufficient and often funds spiritually to continue unfriendly operating, land. desire to establish a Foundation endowment, would it?” Before she could answer, I did, say- “I’m thrilled to be able to meet, encour- we talked about who we would honor or me- ing “We would have to lay off chaplains, move age, challenge and learn from these wonderful morialize by naming it after that individual. to smaller quarters, negotiate paying our bills men and women of faith,” said Jeffrey. “It was We came up with the name THE FOUND- and salaries, and ultimately close the doors of a great time of spiritual refreshment and en- ER’S ENDOWMENT. Ann and I believe Al- the ministry in bankruptcy and there would couragement for me and these great servants.” ore and more good and mighty God is the TRUE FOUNDER of this be no more Marketplace Ministries.” godly supporters of Mar- ministry and any ministry that glorifies Him MarketplaceThen I added, Chaplains “If we have International $25 to $50 ketplace Ministries con- and brings others into the Kingdom. Conse- Presidentmillion in C.G. the Foundation Maclin also to spoke draw fiveat the percent con- tinue to gain a vision for quently, our endowment is to honor our Lord ference,of growth as didoff Dr.of each Dan year,Truitt, we Vice will President continue undergirding future minis- and bring glory to Him. To do this, we gave ofto Trainingexpand and and operate Assistant in North International America andDi- Mtry through the Marketplace Ministries Foun- financial assets to support His cause in the rector.around the world just like we are doing today.” dation. More than $367,000 has been invested workplace. Case presented! this year in the Foundation by generous indi- Some time ago, the stock market She agreed and wrote a check! Her fam- viduals who want to help secure the future of plunged nearly 2,000 points in less than a ily’s endowment now has been created to the this Cause of Christ. week. Of course, like the trillions of dollars glory of God and for the souls of men and New financial assets, less than $10,000, temporarily lost, the Foundation assets were women. She made the decision to establish have been given to the Foundation for min- down as well. We are not “in and out” trad- a “LEGACY” gift, making a mark in eternity istry support as a part of THE FRIENDS OF ers. No, we are extended longtime investors that will never be erased. Her contributed as- THE FOUNDATION ENDOWMENT, while over the next 100 years. We know over time, sets will always produce a steady stream of others have been given to establish new en- Foundation assets will enlarge and the funds financial support to God’s work, impacting dowments that honor a family or remember will expand with more dollars to be used for the lives of workers for all eternity in the work an individual in a memorial endowment. Kingdom’s service. arenas of the world. These new contributions, both to established Recently, on a Saturday afternoon, I endowments and to new honorary or memo- was talking to a dear friend of mine about the rial endowments, have been from $10,000 to ministry and establishing a Family Endow- Gil A. Stricklin $100,000. ment. She was considering making a generous Chairman, Marketplace Foundation I am always deeply grateful for individu- gift to begin their family endowment; how- (EDITOR’S NOTE: For questions or comments, als and families who begin an endowment in ever, she had a question. please contact [email protected].)

16 Mike and Joanna Peebles of Denver Establish a $100,000 Endowment in the Marketplace Ministries Foundation to Help Secure a Long-term Ministry

The gift to the Foundation is certainly have any genuine exposure to an authen- not the first $100,000 gift they have invested in tic Christian faith until he ran into this auto the Cause of Christ, even though they are re- business owner named Barbee. luctant to talk about it. This generous couple One day, not long after Peebles took has given to numerous Christ centered and over leadership at the Barbee Freeway Ford in effective Christian ministries such as a foreign Denver, his boss came to him and “suggested” mission efforts in Sierra Leone, Africa, as well they study of the Book of Proverbs in the week- as to to launch a new thrust ly Dealership Managers’ Meeting and apply its in Brooklyn, New York, plus many others. business principles in the Ford store. It would When Mike was asked if an individual be the guidelines for the right approach to could give too much to God’s work on earth, business, any business, cars or anything else, he replied, “Yes, if you give out of ego, and no, Barbee explained. Denver’s Mike and Joanna Peebles never, if you give out of His will for you.” He added, “I’ve never met a poor person who ❝ I've never met a od used the heart’s desire of said he was poor because he gave too much Mike and Joanna Peebles of to God’s causes.” poor person who said Denver, Colorado, for em- It is understandable to see why this Col- he was poor because ployees in the marketplace orado Ford dealer, with stores on the Eastern to know Christ as Savior to and Western sides of the state, is excited about he gave too much to Gmotivate them to give $100,000 to begin an the mission and work of Marketplace Chap- God’s causes. endowment in the Marketplace Ministries lains. You see, 19 years ago his boss in a Den- ❞ Foundation. They gave because of their trust ver auto dealership was used of God to bring This “new kid on the block,” as the store in Marketplace Ministries to remain mission- Mike to Jesus as Savior. Bob Barbee, who was manager, had the answer for that suggestion; true to constantly share the Gospel in the also a fairly new Christian himself, was Mike’s “No Bob, we can’t do that. There is no workplace with employees and their family workplace boss; however, unknown at the place in business for that kind of Bible reli- members. time, he was also his future father-in-law. Jo- gion,” was the first words out of Mike’s mouth This dedicated Christian couple talked anna Barbee, Bob’s daughter, was the attrac- as he looked his boss in the eye. The Marine about establishing an endowment that would tive young lady Mike met, fell in love with, has landed and he would stand his ground. have endurance for decades, providing a con- and married in 1997. With calmness in his voice, and counte- tinuous stream of financial support for Chap- Young Peebles, at 26, was a former nance, the boss said, “Mike, let’s just try it for a lains who show and share God’s love at work. Marine who was working for Barbee Auto while and see how it goes. Would you be will- After talking and praying, together and indi- Dealers in the Bay Area of California. He ing to do that?” vidually, for a few days, they reached the same was offered an auto store managers position Even though the former Marine (for conclusion. Give! in Denver, where the owner Bob Barbee did once a Marine, always a Marine), wasn’t Anytime they are seeking the will of daily business. happy about it, he agreed to try it. The weekly God to give an extremely large donation to Mike didn’t really have time for church, Proverbs emphasis Managers’ Meetings began any aspect of God’s work, they reach the de- and he had no interest in anything to do with with 30 minutes of Bible study and 30 min- cision together. Yet, with small gifts each one religion. He didn’t need it, for he had not utes to go over business, making plans and can give as they feel led. grown up in a Christian home. He did not solving problems. To the new manager’s sur-

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Mike and Joanna Peebles $100,000 Endowment continued

prise, this Proverbs thing went well and there Today, James is Mike’s favorite book of well as forming his witness for Christ at work. was enthusiastic acceptance by the employees. the Bible because it is a “book of action” and Even though his wife had a clearer un- Sometime later, Bob the boss asked it causes him to seek to apply the principles derstanding of the stewardship of financial young Mike, “Would you like to know more of good works and faith in his life every day. assets, her husband gave out of “sheer dis- about the Bible and its true message? If so, It was long ago, from the time of his cipline of obedience,” simply to follow what why don’t you get a Bible and just start read- former boss’s suggestion about Proverbs, God said for believers to do. The concept of ing the Book of Romans 30 minutes a day when Mike asked his eight business manag- the old Marine in “obeying orders” kicked for 30 days…and before you do, just say out ers if they would like to have a business Bible in, and he joined Joanna in giving to many loud ‘Christ, if you are a real person, please study at work. Seven answered YES to a pri- Causes of Christ too. show me.’” vate communique and one thought it might “Early on, there really wasn’t much joy The Marine took the challenge, got a be OK, he guessed! in my giving, and no spirit of generosity,” said Bible, found Romans and began reading, af- Mike, “beginning in my Christian walk, I ter asking Christ to show him if He was the It has always gave out of the command from God to give.” real Savior. On the fifteenth day of that Fall ❝ All is different now in the lives and month of 1994, and after reading the Words been a joy to give practices of the Peebles. They believe they do of Paul’s writing, Mike accepted Christ as His not own anything, because God owns it all. Savior crying out “Lord, you win.” to God what He They understand now they are just manag- Since that day 19 years ago, his life has already owns. ers, stewards for brief time, and life is then never been the same; now he was ready to be ❞ over and someone else manages it. a Christian husband, so he took his bride Jo- Now, Mike was the business leader and “It has always been a joy to give to God anna. Today, he is a father to son Trevor and Bible study leader in his office every week. He what He already owns,” said Joanna. “We give daughter Megan. had only been a Christian a brief time and not because we have to, but because we want Not only did God use Bob to lead Mike needed help, so he went to his Pastor. His to. Our giving is motivated by our love for to the Savior, he was used in his daughter Jo- Shepherd encouraged him to stay after it and Christ and His Kingdom’s work on earth.” anna’s life the same way for the same experi- God would show him the way. That is what Mike said that a few days ago, a Mar- ence. Her conversion was a simple acceptance Mike did, and only occasionally did he invite ketplace Chaplain led two of his workers to of the gift of eternal life that Christ offers ev- his Pastor or other Christian leaders and fel- Christ in the dealership where they labor eight eryone, and she too had a forever changed life low Christian business executives to come to ten hours a day. “The Gospel makes any and lifestyle of living. They came together in a in and teach the Bible to his employees’ and worksite holy and spiritual,” Mike explained. covenant Christian marriage and family, with business leaders. Their giving is impacting not only God as the head of the home and of both of A second Bible study was begun for many powerful Christian causes, but their them as husband and wife. They learned the “rank and file” workers in the dealership. This own children as well. These parents bring closer they got to God, the closer they got to was another step in a legacy of Bible teaching their son and daughter into “giving discus- each other in a triangular relationship with and Christian living to honor Christ in his sions,” and they too are a part of the family’s God at the top of the triangle. auto dealerships. Today, they have workplace asset-giving. Their children are “happy about With his boss now becoming his father- Chaplains of Marketplace Chaplains in all of giving to God because it is cool, and the right in-law and close Christian friend, Mike knew his businesses. thing to do.” from his military training how to take orders. The Christian business man, and his Joanna and Mike have established, in When it was suggested he should read the wife Joanna, say they feel especially close to their Last Will and Testament, inheritance Bible every day, pray, and apply in his daily Marketplace Ministries because of Mike’s funds left to their children that they must life what the Word said, that is exactly what marketplace conversion. The business arena give away over the first five years after receiv- he did. is where this man has grown spiritually, as ing the money. In fact, Mike pointed out, the

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money to be given away to Christian non- give away more, much more. Marketplace Ministries profits is much larger than what they will be “This is what drives me in my busi- ven though this was only the second able to keep and spend on themselves. ness,” said Peebles. “I only want to make more year of Marketplace Ministries’ par- Mike laughed saying he almost money to help others, missionaries, pastors, ticipation in the North Texas Giving “stumped” the attorney when he told the Christian charities, and certainly business Day, founded and supported by the legal-financial guru what he wanted to do; Chaplains.” Communities Foundation of Texas in Dal- however, it worked out, and that is guaran- Joanna and Mike have a desire to one las, the ministry doubled its contribution teed giving for the future. day practice the 90-10 Christian rule. They income from 2014. This business man believes God has long to give away 90 percent of their income ESome 33 ministry donors gave, some- given him the talent for making large sums of and live on the other 10 percent. This cou- time between from 6 a.m. and midnight on money today, but not to increase their stan- ple is moving in that direction and it might Thursday, September 17, a total of $8,550. dard of living, but to increase their standard not be long until they achieve their dream, a With the bonus increase from the Com- of giving. Mike shared he seeks to make the dream from God, for the glory of God and munities Foundation of Texas, the ministry honest maximum profits possible so they can the souls of men. total donations received will reach nearly $10,000. From the first year of joining with 2,000 other area non-profits, Marketplace Ministries income increased from slightly over $4,000 to this year’s nearly $10,000. The Michael T. and Joanna Peebles Workplace This amount will be another small step toward reaching the ministries’ 2015-2016 Evangelism Endowment Fundraising Goal of $2.8 million. The Michael T. and Joanna Peebles Workplace Evangelism Endowment is established Upwards to $30 million was donated for worldwide financial support of Marketplace Ministries in the Marketplace Minis- in just 18 hours to more than 2,000 non- profit charities on this one special day of tries Foundation of Plano, Texas. The capital gift of $100,000 is given with the desire giving for generous givers. and prayer the investment growth will produce a stream of financial ministry support until Jesus comes again. These funds are provided by Mike Peebles, a dedicated Chris- tian business man of Denver, Colorado, who impacts his automobile dealerships in all aspects with his faith. He has chosen to begin an endowment in the Marketplace Min- istries Foundation as he has implemented the service of Marketplace Chaplains in all of his businesses to provide loving care and encouragement of faith for every worker. Mike has a wide interest in all evangelical Causes of Christ, and has taken missionary trips to various foreign countries to share the Good News of God’s love. Joanna, his wife, is equally committed to the financial support effort of Marketplace Ministries. As a Team, they are fulfilling the scripture “THE GODLY ARE GENEROUS GIVERS” (Psalms 37:21). Their endowment funds will undergird the Ministry, and all aspects of it, in Global Mission Impact. The endowment was established in August 2015 as a Legacy Gift, a mark in eternity that can never be erased.

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Marketplace Ministries’ Fundraising 2015-2016 Enters

Final Thrustearly 500 individual of themin- FirstContributions Year continue toWith come in, almostStrong strated Donorthrough benevolence Support funds, like pay- istry supporters and staff daily, as people learn of the efforts to finan- ing for a loved one’s funeral, getting old cars members have donated, or cially undergird specific ministry needs in repaired for single mothers, paying doctor committed to give mon- the immediate future. bills, plus many, many other expressions of a etary gifts, now as the Leaders of Marketplace Ministries “Good Samaritan.” Nmagazine goes to press, a total $919,794. This stated, “There is no way for us to adequately With nine months—January through amount has been given during the first nine express all of the gratitude for general minis- September—of the year gone, that means months of the first fundraising year 2015. try supporters and staff members that runs 37.5 percent of the 24 months allotted for deep in our hearts, souls and spirits. Their fundraising is complete. With the amount of standing with us to fund the Heavenly King- funding achieved through this time period, dom on earth through prayers, finances, en- 32.8 percent of the needed $2.8 million has couragement and friendship will provide for been given. The current goal to be achieved them great rewards when the Father passes for our Fundraising 2015-2016 now stands at out recompense in Heaven.” a “mere” $1.88 million, down from the origi- They went on to explain that nal needs’ goal of $2.8 million. people who pray and give are truly “We are thankful to God and His a part of everything Chaplains good and generous people,” said Gil A. are achieving in leading souls Stricklin, Chairman and CEO of Market- to the Savior and expressing place Ministries Foundation, the fundrais- God’s love for all through ing arm of the ministry, “who have given to acts of kindness. These this effort to fund the ministry now and in are often demon- the future as well, through endowed funds in the Foundation.” He continued by saying the $500,000 needed for Global Mission Impact, to open new work of the ministry in two Asian countries—Taiwan and Singapore—has been achieved, and the new ministry oppor- tunities can begin in 2016 or 2017; addition- ally, funds are now available to be reinvested out of the Foundation for continued world expansion. “It is so exciting to see God’s people respond with open hearts and checkbooks to fund His work at home and around the world,” said Doug Fagerstrom, Executive President and CEO of Marketplace Minis- tries. “Every person who gives to this work- place witness is a friend of God and is our friend too, for whom we are thankful.” Fagerstrom added his heart was touched by observing and studying the fi- nancial and spiritual history of the ministry,

20 and to see how God’s hand of provision and dowed funds, making a legacy gift which is protection has been evident at every turn. He a mark for eternity that can never be erased. Generous Givers said he was thrilled to be in the leadership Their gift will be well managed for growth role to make certain, through prayer, depen- to provide a continuous stream of financial dence on God, and holy living, the ministry support through the Foundation. Both types continues as it has with a continued and ac- of gifts are effective, with one meeting im- celerated upward projection, with the results mediate needs and the other meeting future being more souls in the Kingdom and all long-term needs, with each one being used to glory to our Lord. share the Gospel and glorify Almighty God. Endowed funds in the ministries’ Gifts to Foundation for long-term sup- Foundation during the current year totals port have varied in size from $200,000 to $25. some $368,000, with the total Foundation All gifts to the Foundation, regardless of the From the assets being more than $11.14 million. The amount, are treated the same way, with grati- Prayer Book of Foundation goal for managed financial assets tude, thanksgiving, and appreciation to the A Dedicated is $25 million in the next five years, denoting donors, with the funds going to the specific Christian nearly a $13 million growth of funds. project the donor directed. “Endowed funds in our Foundation,” Other Foundations have extended their said Stricklin, “helps guarantee the minis- support to Marketplace Ministries Fundrais- ay I be generous to give, to give, tries’ long-term endurance of effective op- ing 2015-2016 by giving to the ministries’ and to give! Giving is caring. May erations and expansion, even in the worst of current financial undergirding efforts. The I truly care for others in King- financial times.” Anschutz Foundation of Denver, Colorado, dom’s work. May I be a gener- donated $40,000 toward the Marketplace ous man to all, in all occasions, that I may ❝ Every person Foundation and Global Mission Impact— prosper and be blessed, if it be Thy Will. No Taiwan and Singapore, while The Hamill man or woman is living until he or she is who gives to this Foundation of Houston, Texas, gave $10,000 Mgiving, and giving generously. I do not give toward Chaplains’ video training produc- to get; I give to be an obedient steward. workplace witness is tion. Other gifts, normally for general sup- May I have Thy wisdom to know a friend of God. port, have come from supporters through who to give to, who to support financially, ❞ the National Christian Foundation of Atlan- to whom to give, and how much. I want to “With $25 million as a Foundation base ta, Georgia, also a client using the chaplains’ invest in Kingdom’s work where YOU de- for serving God and man, we will be able to service of the ministry. sire for me to give in Thy name, for Thy complete a ‘ministry marathon’ which far Currently, the Foundation has 15 En- glory. I want to invest in eternity, giving for exceeds a 100-yard dash. We are in this until dowment Funds with assets of more than future returns. May I remember a man or Jesus comes back, and that might be tomor- $100,000 each, and less than $1 million, 23 woman never learns to live, until he or she row or a thousand years from now. We don’t Starter Endowments measuring more than learns to give! May I be extremely gener- know when; however, we know He is return- $25,000 up to $99,999, and 7 Developing En- ous in giving to the causes of Christ. ing one day and we want to have the spiritual dowments $10,000 up to $24,999. Guard me from greed. May I remem- and financial resources to successfully share The greatest Fundraising 2015-2016 ber, “The more you give the more you the Gospel until that day. Foundation assets goal to achieve this year and next is for Tech- live. He who gives not is not living.” May will help us do just that!” added the Founda- nology—IT Makeover—Donor Tracking I give, give, always be giving. Guard my tion leader. System requiring some $900,000, Chaplain heart from greed! May I always be gener- The fundraising leaders, both Fager- Centered Programs requiring $290,000, and ous with others, and with Thee, my Lord. strom and Stricklin, in addition to others, the remainder for the Foundation’s long- “I WILL GIVE GENEROUSLY TO OTH- agree there are needs for two kinds of givers. term support. ERS WITHOUT A GRUDGING HEART” The first are those who give now and want (DEUTERONOMY 15:10). May that be (Editor’s Note: Direct any questions dealing with Fun- the ministry to reinvest their gifts for imme- draising 2015-2016 to Gil A. Stricklin, Chairman and true for me every time I give. May I re- diate needs, and the second are those who CEO, Marketplace Ministries Foundation, 1-800-775- member, my giving will be credited in my 7657 or locally 972-941-4400. “The godly are generous want to give a capital investment gift as en- givers.” eternal Heavenly bank account.

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