Check out the projects that Blue Ocean Faith has lined up for 2019. Your financial partnership will help make these ideas a reality in the coming year.
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Giving Tuesday Projects
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5-Minute Spirituality videos
Dave Schmelzer, along with a small support team, is working on new video content to share widely on the web. The 5-minute spirituality videos will offer brief teaching/practice to help people grow in a Stage 4 expression of faith.
$100 per episode production
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social media optimization
This summer Blue Ocean Faith started an overhaul on our web presence. We would like to continue that momentum into the new year by targeting and expanding our social media platforms. This includes web development and a part time social media manager.
$50
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blue ocean world podcast expansion
Blue Ocean World continues to draw new listeners and serves as a way to connect people with our ideas. We would like to expand our offerings in 2019 through continued production of episodes.
$50 Blue Ocean World episode production cost
$50 Blue Ocean World monthly promotion cost
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kid's spiritual resources
Many parents have expressed a desire for engaging spiritual resources for their children. We are looking to put together a team of creative leaders to produce materials that can used in the home or within church settings.
$25
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small group resource development
We would also like to expand our adult resources that can be used for personal growth or in a small group setting.
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regional contemplative retreats
Grace Schmelzer and Christina Roberts co-hosted a pilot contemplative retreat for Blue Ocean Women in October. It was well received and they seek to offer more co-ed retreats in the coming year.
$150 scholarships for participants
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live gathering event for new church leaders
In a recent newsletter, Dave invited anyone interested in starting a church, small group or spiritual center to gather in person in 2019. We currently have 30+ people from 4 countries expressing interest to gather next summer.
$200 scholarships for participants
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start up grants
As we meet with the interested group of new spiritual leaders, we would like to offer small grants to help resource these initiatives.
$500
$1000
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local church grants
Blue Ocean Faith currently has 12 partner churches/spiritual centers throughout the USA. We would like to offer grants to the pastors of these communities to expand and improve upon their local churches.
$500
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conference networking
Blue Ocean Faith would like to offer a booth/info kiosk at larger conference settings as a way to spread the word about our network.
$2000 for materials and reservation costs
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general donation
Blue Ocean Faith is supported by generous donations throughout the year. General donations will provide the infrastructure needed to keep going, such as part time book keeper, equipment needs and general expenses.
$25/month
$50/month
$100/month
Other monthly gift
One time gift
