1. Onramps for Salt & Light Ministry Presented by: Rev. Curtiss Asbell Servant Leader Crossroads Family Church Salt & Light NWI SaltandLightNWI Curtiss.Asbell @SaltandLightNWI @CurtissAsbell

2. Workshop Goal To learn how to become practically involved in NWI’s story of community transformation that is occurring through love and service 2

3. The Path We’ll Follow Next StepsExperience Introductions & Genesis Opportunities 3

4. Introductions & Genesis Introductions Genesis – Our dream – Our work – Our insights – Our gratitude 4

5. Experience Town hall-styled meetings Prayer gatherings Christ-centered service projects Summer Initiative Cultivating Compassion conference Leadership 5

6. Opportunity 6

7. Single Parenting - Pray Praise God for resiliency and loving, nurturing homes Christian generosity, wisdom and joy Courage and grace for those undertaking difficult steps toward self-sufficiency Families willing to provide support, mentoring and encouragement 7

8. Single Parenting – Your Life 8

9. Single Parenting – Your Church Provide childcare for events Mobilize volunteers to assist with lawn care, car repairs, household maintenance Partner with a church that is already serving hurting families Provide volunteers for organizations that work directly with single parents 9

10. Opportunity 10

11. Children & Youth - Pray Praise God for the gift of children – each one made in His image Praise God for tireless efforts of those who serve children Loving families and homes for children who are abused and neglected Christians to open their homes for foster care Volunteers to flood the centers around NWI 11

12. Children & Youth – Your Life 12

13. Children & Youth – Your Church Start a prayer team to pray specifically for children in your church and community Open your church to a local youth program or non-profit Lead a local teen service project and minister to underserved children and youth Partner with a foster agency to see how your church can bless their work 13

14. Opportunity 14

15. Marriage & Family - Pray Praise God for healthy families in NWI raising children in loving environments Praise God for biblical counselors walking with families needing restoration Families find counseling help Families protected from abuse, infidelity, neglect Region uphold the value of marriage and healthy families 15

16. Marriage & Family – Your Life 16

17. Marriage & Family – Your Church Ask families what they need to strengthen family relationships Set one night per week with no schedule and provide creative ways to spend time Collaborate with other churches Seek out homeless families and walk with them, offering emotional, spiritual, physical and financial support 17

18. Next Steps Follow on Facebook, Twitter Decide to do something – Ways to Connect Card – Keep showing up – Take an idea and run with it Coaching/Mentoring 18