100x Media version 2

So.....

I am still waiting for a job. But I am doing some stuff to fill in my time... I have been actively looking into starting a non-profit that does media (web, print media, audio and video) for other non-profits and ministries around the area for free or very low cost. I am found the problem is we have a lot of really awesome ministries around the area and a lot of them have no way to get recognized (through the web or by advertising with print media). So a lot of ministries go overlooked and/or don't survive because they have no way to get their name out.

I found that as I worked more and more with non-profits they were really awesome and really needed media but often times didn't have the budget to do what needed to be done. So I thought about this for a while.... I loved working with non-profits but hated charging the price I had to (and hated that so much of their money had to go to media when it could be going for what really matters... helping the people in need).

So I was going to just let this idea try to fall into place (which it wouldn't have just fallen in my lap most likely) but then I had time... to think and pray... and all of a sudden I had people asking for the exact service that I was thinking of... so I thought.... hmmmm... maybe I am supposed to do this.

I guess it does seem to fit really well. It is ministry, it is helping TONS of people... in ways I will never even see. This will give me time to be away from the Church for a while and clear my head and attitude.... and help me mature enough to maybe lead people (in a church) later after I mature more and learn more. It is just really exciting.

I am excited.... I am know, I know, I am a big idea person but this is more than that (I hope). I am already following through on... so it is in motion. I have looked into a lawyer to start the 501c so I can get donations. I just had a meeting with the founder and just retired president of Wings of Mercy and am going to meet with a few other people for advice (which is one of the pieces of advice Pete VandenBosch (the Wings guy) just gave me.

So here is my to do List for the next couple weeks

1. Talk to more people. Take notes. Take advice.
2. Make a website
3. Get a web and design guy

#3 is my problem right now.... I have a guy (in mind) who would be great at programing the websites BUT he isn't great at design... so I either have to find someone who does both or figure out how to design stuff myself.... or run a 3 man team..... I want to find a Hope student that could help... or someone like that... even a high school student... it is all internet so it doesn't matter too much where they are located... I just need someone cheap that is interested and has a passion for people more than a passion for money. So we will see what happens.

It sound like a big undertaking but I have heard only good things... which is rare. The only negative I have hear was from someone who said "Why don't you just start a business and make money doing it". And to that I say, #1. You are missing the point #2. I don't need a bunch of money to be happy in life. I love people and want to minister to people... in some form.