PUBLISHER 6 APRIL 2026 www.goodnewsfl.org Good News • South Florida Edition Who could ask for a better scenario if you’re a ministry that has just been vetted and approved for a grant request from StrikeForce Giving? If you’re a potential donor, looking to bless a ministry that is close to your heart, but you have trepidation, wondering if they’re a good steward of their donations, as we all hope they are, you rely on the sincerity of their intentions, but also deeply feel how do I know they will fulfill the promises that they make? I can’t think of a better way than having the endorsement of StrikeForce Giving where vetting is painstakingly done with a deep dive into a ministries infrastructure by a small battalion of local, interested, committed, enthusiastic women from the board of StrikeForce that make the time and take the responsibility of checking and rechecking ministries based on their ability and past performance then place their very public endorsement with sizable grant money from their own wallets. Please read our Cover Feature story of this month’s GOOD NEWS, so wonderfully covered by our Editor, Shelly Pond on pages 34 – 35. Now, if I’m a ministry, I use that endorsement for being a grant-winner to solicit even more participation from potential donors with that type of “good housekeeping seal of approval” affidavit as a very prized honor for years to come… What an enormous treasure for a community to have so many entrenched women of faith and stature come together annually with their collective treasure to bless ministries in need, with such a large outpouring of love and respect. Amen? In my book, StrikeForce Giving stands at the head of the class as a living example of being the hands and feet of Jesus. Kudos to the leadership and board of StrikeForce, and on behalf of a grateful community, we thank you and feel so richly blessed. Last month we started a new feature in the GOOD NEWS called “GOD STORIES” authored by Antony Tchividjian; the accounts and experiences are extremely emotional with a recurring theme of redemption, and can only be called GOD STORIES. This month we follow by adding yet another new monthly feature called “PASTOR PROFILES” and begin with Pastor Troy Gramling, who is in his 25th year at Potential Church. Wishing you all a Happy Easter, Hallelujah! HE is risen! - Leslie J. Feldman - Publisher On The Cover StrikeForce Giving’s Board of Directors and Staff applaud this year’s grant recipients and a milestone year reaching $2 million in total giving during their Giveaway Celebration on February 24 at the illustrious Lauderdale Yacht Club. Pictured from left to right are Laurie Farquhar, JoAnne Daudt, Abigail Pendrak, Amy Carpenter, Christine Auker, Maribeth Bates, Candace Rogers, Kim Kent and Danielle Heffinger. Read about the impact of StrikeForce Giving in the cover article on pages 34-35. Photo credit: Justus Martin www.justusmartinphoto.com StrikeForce Giving Tops the List 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 in more 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 2026. All rights reserved. Good News Media Group, LLC. 600 S.W. 3rd St., Suite 4000, Pompano Beach, FL 33060 954-564-5378 • www.goodnewsfl.org Publisher: Leslie J. Feldman [email protected] Editor: Shelly Pond [email protected] Advertising & Marketing: Robert “Buddy” Helland Jr. V.P. Sr. Marketing Manager [email protected] Art Director: Milton McPherson [email protected] Cover Photography: Luis Feliz [email protected] Associate Art Director: Joseph Sammaritano [email protected] Social Media Manager: Ariel Feldman [email protected] Editorial Assistant: Eric Solomon [email protected] Good News •April • Volume 28 Issue 1
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