What an exhilarating and humbling experience to host the GOOD NEWS , 5th Annual “Leading Charities and Foundations” the high water mark of our mission statement to serve those who serve. I’d like to say it’s our labor of love when in truth we actually love to labor; knowing the impact that it may have can be profound in our community. We begin the process each summer in June by pouring over the previous years’ responses to our invite list of charities and foundations and whom to invite to the current cover shoot. We review seem- ingly endless mission statements. Each year we invite our “Audience of Peers”: Founders, Executive Directors or CEO’s. This year we pared down our invite list by over 30 percent, losing some through self-imposed COVID restrictions, casualty of the economy or being more selective in mission statements. We’ve learned through the previous four years who to partner with in the same spirit of village . South Florida is blessed to have incredible leadership, but it all starts with the Almighty God and how He moves, imbues and selects leadership for His Kingdom. What a blessing to be hosted this year by Elizabeth and Senior Pastor Bill Mitchell at the Boca Raton Community Church. Pastor Mitchell warmly welcomed all with his unique insight and encour- agement for the long and winding road that must be traveled as faithful servants. We are grateful for the annual remarks from Stephan Tchividjian , Co-Founder and President of The National Christian Foundation (NCF) , on how we do life together and how we all play a part. What is remarkable is the God-given talent that has been assembled here in South Florida to lead these featured charities and foundations. Everyone in attendance listened in awe as each person rose at their assigned seat to self-introduce their Charity or Foundation and a brief mission statement remark, passing the microphone from person to person row by row presentation style. Love. Heart. Commitment. Indefatigable Spirit. Thanksgiving has never been so profound. “Oh give thanks to the LORD, for He is good, for His steadfast love endures forever! Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom He has redeemed from trouble and gathered in from the lands, from the east and from the west, from the north and from the south” (Psalm 107:1-3 ESV). Each year I remark with pride how we delight in bringing charities that seemingly work in anonymity, in the shadows or so it seems into the sunlight of our readership to encourage our readers in print or online GoodNewsFl.org digital edition to read the mission statement and “click” the optimized ads, check out the website and donate to the cause if you can? The section begins on page 27. I would be remiss to not acknowledge and express our gratitude to all of our annual host Churches, and particularly this year to BRCC, Group Pastor Cameron Free and Group Director Carl Crispin for their invaluable spirit in making our annual Cover photo shoot so incredibly smooth because of their accomplished professionalism and willingness to add to the remarkable day the best and most joyful to date. Before I wish you all a spiritual Thanksgiving, I am filled with gratitude for what we do have in abundance is HOPE, that we are granted another day to serve. To the GN team: To the tireless and dedicated Editor Shelly Pond , Art Director Milton McPherson , VP Marketing Director Buddy Helland , Controller Betsy Hackney , Master Photographer Justus Martin , SocialMedia Ariel Feldman , Editorial As- sistant, Eric Solomon , and brand new VP Corporate Engagement Mike Denker . I am humbled and blessed to team with you. You bring new meaning to my life in publishing, to God be the glory . Happy Thanksgiving! -Les PUBLISHER 4 NOVEMBER 2021 www.goodnewsfl.org Good News • South Florida Edition South Florida Edition • Good News • November 2021 • Volume 23, Issue 8 - Leslie J. Feldman - Advertising: We reach over 110,000 readers each month. 80,000 in print and 30,000 via our online digital edition. Placing an ad in our publication is affordable and effective to help grow your business. Call us today! Distribution: Available inmore than 800 locations throughout South Florida. To become a free distribution point for the newspaper, please contact Shelly. The Good News is published by Good News Media Group, LLC, Reproduction in whole or part strictly forbidden without the consent of the publisher. Copyright 2021. All rights reserved. Good News Media Group, LLC. PO Box 670368, Coral Springs, FL 33067 954-564-5378 • www.goodnewsfl.org Publisher: Leslie J. Feldman
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[email protected] On The Cover Good News Salutes Leading Charities and Foundations 2021-2022 in the cover photo shoot graciously hosted by Pastor Bill and Elizabeth Mitchell and the staff of Boca Raton Community Church in their beautiful sanctuary. Front row (L-R): Elizabeth Mitchell, Boca Raton Community Church; Bill Mitchell, Senior Pastor, BocaLead (Boca Raton Community Church); Rick Weber, President, Sheridan House Family Ministries; Dr. Ted Greer, Jr., CEO, Hope South Florida; Nancy Robin, CEO, Habitat for Humanity of Broward; Stephan Tchividjian, President, National Christian Foundation South Florida; Dr. Jessice Vera, President, Elite Foundation; Sean Stepelton, Trustee and Director, Festus and Helen Stacy Foundation; 2nd Row (L-R): John Offerdahl, President, Offerdahl’s Hand-Off Foundation; Antony Tchividjian, Assistant Director, Calvary House; Kevin Enders, President/CEO, 4KIDS; Larry N. Rein, President/CEO, ChildNet, Inc.; Rick Aspden, CEO, Faith FarmMinistries; Rev. Ronald Brummitt, President, Miami Rescue Mission/Broward Outreach Centers; Desmond Cook, Multi-Area Director for the SouthAtlantic Region, Fellowship of ChristianAthletes; 3rd Row (L-R): Dr. Rich Freeman, Vice President, Chosen People Ministries; Lisa May, Executive Director, Live the Life South Florida; Dr. Jennifer O’Flannery Anderson, President/CEO, Community Foundation of Broward; Steve Solomon, Area Director, CBMC South Florida; Joyce Lello Feldman, President, BiG Children’s Foundation, Inc.; Guy Shashaty, Chariman, Band of Brothers; Coach Rick Andreassen, Founder/President, SAINTS of Florida Homeschool P.E. & SAINTS International Sports Ministry; 4th Row (L-R): Scott Carson, Associate Director, Church United; Ed Raine, President/CEO, Food For The Poor; Jaene Miranda, President/CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of PalmBeach County, Inc.; Chris Lane, President, First Priority of South Florida; Jon A. Laria, Chief Financial Officer, OneHope, Inc.; Tewannah Aman, Executive Director, Broward Right to Life, Inc.; Joseph Sica, MS, Executive Director, Adoption by Shepherd Care; 5th Row (L-R): Kenneth McKenzie, COE, Lean On Me USA “Death Or Prison” Podcast; Juan Gallo, MA, Executive Director/CEO, Heart2Heart Outreach; Sara Nunez, Executive Director, Pace Center for Girls Broward; Tiffani Dhooge, President/CEO, Children’s Harbor, Inc.; Dennis DeMarois, Executive Director/CEO, Gathering Palm Beach County; Susan Michael, USADirector, International Christian Em- bassy Jerusalem; Brad Schmidt, Executive Director, Lifework Leadership; Dr. Mary Drabick, South Florida Bible College & Theological Seminary: 6th Row (L-R): Mark D. Dhooge, President/CEO, Kids in Distress, Inc. & Family Central, Inc.; Oksana Horton, Creative Director, Torch & Trumpet Theatre Company, Inc.; Robin Martin, Executive Director, Rebuilding Together Broward, Inc.; Patricia Detweiler, President, Many But One Christian Performing Arts; Sumaya Davila, Chief Operating Officer, OutreachAid to theAmericas; Bernita N. Blanton, Board of Directors, HopeWomen’s Centers; 7th Row (L-R): Char Talmadge, Director, Rescue Upstream; Rev. Jeff Lee, Campus Minister, Reformed University Fellowship (RUF); Suzanne Marcellus, Founder/President, House of Pro- tection, Inc.; Dr. Jason Jackson, Chairman, United Nations Chaplains Association; Victor Adair, Assistant Executive Director, Sonrise Mission Bible Training Center; Coleen LaCosta, Executive Director, Speak Up For Kids of Palm Beach County; Yvonne Haase, LMHC, Vice President, Suits, Stilettos and Lipstick Foundation; David Killian, Executive Director, PalmBeach County Youth For Christ; 8th Row (L-R): Lori Chaisson Henry, Founder/President, Into The Clearing; Pastor Rick Fernandez, Executive Director, Teen Challenge Southeast Region, Davie Women’s Home; Charlee Tchividjian, Founder/CEO, Every Mother’s Advocate; TomDeRosa, Executive Director, Creation Studies Institute; Linda Parker, PhD, President/CEO, Women In Distress of Broward County; Bill Hobbs, Founder, Urban Youth I mpact; Sue Trombino, Found er/President, Women Impacting the Nation. Photo by Justus Martin www .justusmartinphoto.com We Are Blessed Beyond Measure PERSPECTIVE . . . . . . . . . . . 6 The Houseguest – by Stephan N. Tchividjian IN THE WORD . . . . . . . . . .8 Living as People of the Cross – by Franklin Graham INSIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Schools, The Next Great Mission Field – by Rob Hoskins CHURCH UNITED . . . . . .12 Church Leaders Discuss State of the Church And Plan Change – by Edwin Copeland VILLAGE HYMNS . . . . . . .14 Jesus, Only Jesus - Song Story – by Josh Bramos PARENTING . . . . . . . . . . . .16 How to Find Purpose in Thanksgiving – by Dr. Bob Barnes & Torrey Roberts LIVE THE LIFE . . . . . . . . . . 18 Do You Treat Your Marriage Like Your Business? – by Lisa May YOU ASKWHY? . . . . . . . . 20 Thanks-Living – More Thankful for the Giver than the Gifts – by Tommy Boland THEREANDBACKAGAIN. .22 Let Us Do Good to All People – by Dr. Gene L. Green GOODNEWS WANTS TO KNOW .24 – 26 To whom would you like to write a "thank you" note right now? LEADING CHARITIES AND FOUNDATIONS 2021-2022 27 – 58 THE CODE . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Has God Indeed Said? – by Dr. O.S. Hawkins ENCOURAGEMENT . . . . .62 Dawn to Dusk – by Omar Aleman HEART AND SOUL . . . . .64 Classical Education Builds the Skill of Answering Questions – by Dr. Debra A. Schwinn LEGAL Q&A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Do I Need Title Insurance When Buying Property In Florida? – by William “Bill” C. Davell and Jenna Piotrowski CALENDAR . . . . . . . .77 – 78 CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . .79 - 82 C O N T E N T S Good News • November 2021 • Volume 23 Issue 8