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MARKETPLACE MINISTRIES UNLIMITED

“A Supporter of the
Bay Area Coalition of Workplace Ministries
www.faith24x7.org

This e-mail calendar is a free service of MMU. We are covering the San Francisco Bay area with prayer and an expanding series of God-given networking opportunities for transformation of the Bay Area for Christ.

These “seeker-friendly” marketplace gatherings are provided by a growing number of people and venues/resources for you and people you would like to invite. You will obtain supportive information, training and clear answers to the many tough questions of real life for people in today's broad arena – God’s marketplace.

The Men’s events are identified (M) and the Women’s events (W) and Men/Women events are W/M.


BACWM -- Bay Area Coalition of WORKPLACE MINISTRIES
(W/M) Please check it out at www.faith24x7.org and learn more of the opportunities for your participation in God's "marketplace" here in the greater Bay Area.

info@faith24x7.org

PIMM (Prayer Initiatives for Marketplace Ministries)
(W/M) Monthly prayer gathering from 7 AM -- 8 AM. Join us and be part of a powerful prayer time together for the spiritual marketplace needs of Silicon Valley.

info@pimm.tentmakers.org

FIRST FRIDAY'S GROUP
(W) First Friday of each month from 11:45am - 12:45pm om the Crocker Galleria Seating Area, Food Court level (3rd Floor) - This is an informal brown bag lunch gathering organized by the Third Thursday's leadership team. There will be no speaker or agenda planned... just good fellowship!


IMPACTETHICS - San Ramon
(W/M) This is a weekly Friday morning professional business leadership meeting focusing on leadership, case studies in ethics, and corporate responsibility from a biblical perspective, led by Pat Richie. President, International Sports Leadership. Pat was Chaplain of the 49ers from 1981-1998, and also with the SF Giants and San Jose Sharks.

Pat at (925)785-2433, or www.sports-leadership.com

SEARCH MINISTRIES - SILICON VALLEY
(W/M) Monthly small group and special forum meetings throughout the South Bay/Peninsula area with excellent training and equipping materials available.

Skip Vaccarello at 1.650.906.6852 or Jim Ellick -- (408) 281-9647 or the WEB pages at www.searchministries.org or www.searchofsiliconvalley.com

STRAIGHTALK
(W/M) A monthly series of thought-provoking presentations and discussions talking about faith in the marketplace. This is an exciting monthly forum for the business, professional and academic communities to explore how Christian faith can shape priorities and offer fulfillment and balance in a busy world.

No Reservation Required. 700B Santa Cruz Avenue, Menlo Park

Elizabeth Lewis at 650-533-8830 or www.StraightTalk@mppc.org

PATHFINDERS
(W/M) Outstanding business and professional speakers on topics of great interest to anyone in the Silicon Valley marketplace for learning more about the positive applications of your faith at work.

http://www.jubilee.org

THE WALTER HOADLEY FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST GROUP
(M) San Francisco, 8 AM -- 9 AM. 3rd Wednesday of each month in San Francisco-Bank of America, 52nd floor at 8 AM.
Monthly gathering of businessmen started by the late Walter Hoadley over 24 years ago when he was the Chief Economist at the Bank of America.

Please contact Don R.Thomas, Dr. David Shewmake, or Martin F. Triano, for personal invitations

THIRD THURSDAY BREAKFAST (3TB) BUSINESSWOMEN'S FELLOWSHIP
(W) Thursday, Jan 17, 2008, 7:30 - 8:30am, Crocker Galleria, food court level.
Topic: Freedom in Christ - Kathy Drake will lead us in a New Year's reflection on this theme. A great way to start the year off.

Where: Crocker Galleria Seating Area, Food Court level (3rd Floor - glass enclosed room on right side as you get off the escalator. Room is between Leila Kabob and Chaat Cafe.)

Sutter and Kearny St. (entrances on Sutter, Post and 120 Kearny)
Parking: Available at the Sutter-Stockton Garage
When: 7:30-8:30am
Cost: $5/person recommended (but not required) donation to cover cost of coffee and munchies
What: Each month we either feature a speaker or have someone from the group share an aspect of her current journey of faith, with opportunity to talk and time to pray for one another.

Please don't be discouraged to come along even if you can't RSVP in time.
This just gives us an idea of how much food, coffee and tea to order.
Coordinators of Third Thursday Breakfasts:
Kathy Drake: khd@dodgeandcox.com
Jenny Ting: jzting@hotmail.com
Erika Tveter: erika_tveter@hotmail.com

RSVP with your preference of coffee or tea to Jenny Ting: 3rdThursBfast@gmail.com or by cell phone: 415-819-8119.

THE INSTITUTE - BIBLE LEADERSHIP SERIES
This series is designed towards the professional who is seeking to understand exactly what God has in mind by placing them in the midst of the business world. Come see what God has planned for you and your career, as you Trust in Him! Dr. Joseph E. Awender II, 2342 El Camino Real Suite 100, Redwood City, CA 94063.

650-366-1273 Email: Drjoe@drawender.com or check out the details at www.inst.net/bls.html

SILICON VALLEY FELLOWSHIP
(W/M) This is an exciting forum for people passionate about business and Jesus Christ. It is designed to help you explore the issues of faith in the workplace, build God-centered relationships, and to encourage each other in your life.s walk.

http://siliconvalleyfellowship.org

CHRISTIANS IN COMMERCE
(W/M) South Bay and beyond...Every Monday at noon, the Men's group meets at Mama Mia's Restaurant in Campbell (200 E. Hamilton) for fellowship and prayer - Every Wednesday Morning - Christians In Commerce Men's Chapter Meets 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. Church Hall at McKinley & St. Elizabeth close to Meridian and 280.

For more information about Challenge weekends and Chapter meetings in other cities, check out: www.christiansincommerce.org

Jack McCall @ (408) 626-6042. - www.christiansincommerce.org

BUSINESS MEN'S FELLOWSHIP USA -- Pleasanton
(W/M) Every 1st Saturday of the month. Crowne Plaza Hotel, 11950 Dublin Canyon Rd., Pleasanton, CA

Call 1.800.263.8981

BUSINESS MEN'S FELLOWSHIP -- SAN FRANCISCO
(W/M) Every Thursday -- 12 noon at the Chinatown Restaurant, Washington Street, San Francisco.

Mike Kress at 1.415.249.6307

BUSINESS MEN'S FELLOWSHIP, OAKLAND
(M) 3824 Buell Street, Suite A, Oakland, CA 94619.

To help spread the Answer go to: www.bmfusa.com.

800.BMF.8981 or E-Mail: info@bmfusa.com

CBMC of SILICON VALLEY
(M) Connecting Business Men to Christ -- A worldwide network of business and professional men meets every Thursday at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Santa Clara. 1st, 2nd, 4th Thursday at 7 AM, and 3rd Thursday at 6:30 PM.


CBMC of SAN FRANCISCO
(M) Every Thursday, 7 AM 101 Second Street, (corner of 2nd & Mission), Upstairs Atrium -- Bible Study. Contact Kevin Sullivan at sabhaille@yahoo.com.

Kevin about the Business Men's Fellowship gathering on Thursday noon.

TECHVANGELISM 06
challenges Christians to make a difference using the Internet - Using technology to reach the world.

For more information go to www.techvangelism.org or call 650.796.2377.

CHRISTIAN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS NETWORK
(W/M) Opportunities for spiritual networking and the growth of God's Kingdom in the marketplace. www.restorationdepot.org

(510) 783-8062 at the Community of Grace, 380 Elmhurst Street, Hayward, CA

SPECTRUM FORUM
(W/M) Spectrum Forum is an informal gathering of multi-ethnic business and technology professionals who seek greater balance, peace and success in their lives. They meet regularly to address the personal and professional challenges they face by exploring biblical principles for success.

www.spectrumforum.org. or E-mail to: infor@spectrumforum.org

EQUIP MINISTRY - BUSINESS BIBLE STUDIES & BUSINESS/MISSION VENTURES
(W/M) These are taking place all over the Bay Area. An exciting new photographic book for your preview entitled, "Force of the Spirit", which uses images to draw people into Scripture. Check it out on the WEB page now. Equip also organizes business mission ventures to South Africa and Indonesia.

Brett Johnson or Kim Daus-Edwards, kim@daus.com or the WEB page at www.repurposing.biz, 650-306-4100 or 415.332.4730.

NATIONAL AFFINITY EVANGELISM NETWORK
(W/M) (NAEN) -- www.naenministries.org -- NAEN Ministries trains people in workplaces and churches to lead small groups where believers and seekers can gather and explore life issues in a Biblical context with particular emphasis on integrating faith and work. Groups are conducted in Mandarin and English. NAEN offers training in the U.S. and Taiwan.

(510) 623-8700 or naen@naenministries.org

2nd MONDAY MEN'S MEETING
(M) Palo Alto - 7 PM-8:30 PM at Scott.s Seafood Restaurant in Palo Alto.

Bob Newell at 650.251.6124 or E-mail: rynewell@gmail.com

SPIRITUAL FITNESS FOR A GODLY CHAMPION
(W/M)
Coach Don Nava - coach@theprevailteam.com

WAKE UP SANTA CRUZ
(W/M)
(831) 457-7838, Please contact Michelle Whiting at mwhiting@santacruzbible.org or Online at: wakeupsc@aol.com

MARKETPLACE LEADERS
(W/M) This is part of an international marketplace ministry resource with very valuable insights, lessons and seminar materials.

Os Hillman at oshillman@marketplaceleaders.org - www.marketplaceleaders.org

HIS CHURCH AT WORK
(W/M) This national marketplace ministry is online daily with exciting news and resources for individuals and groups to access.

www.HisChurchatWork.org; hcawlessons@hischurchatwork.org.

BBL FORUM
(W/M) Christian CEO's together building extraordinary companies.
This organization is dedicated to equipping Christian CEO's, presidents and business owners.

Check it out at: www.bblforum.com

CHRIST AT WORK
(W/M) A great resource for business and professional people seeking to learn how to more effectively live their lives in accordance with God's Word or Business by the Book.

www.Christ@Work.com

LET'S GO FISHING
(W/M) Contact Jim Grassi if you enjoy fishing, hunting, outdoor experiences that are world-class and can change your life for eternity.

http://www.letsgofishing.org

SILAS PARTNERS
Excellent resource to help Christian ministries fulfill their missions. Their speciality lies in helping ministries use the Internet effectively.

www.silaspartners.com

EMMAUS MINISTRIES of SILICON VALLEY
A relational marketplace ministry of coming along side individuals providing pastoral counsel and spiritual direction. Contemplative retreats are offered on a quartely basis.

Russel Ikeda, DMin (Director) at emmausofsv@aol.com

STRATEGIC CHRISTIAN SERVICES
Business Leadership Resources for business owners, executives, managers and those aspiring to positions of leadership within the marketplace.

Dennis Peacocke at http://www.scsbusiness.org/intensive 2007/register.html

YALE CENTER FOR FAITH & CULTURE
Dr. David W. Miller provides excellent resources and periodic seminars/conferences for workplace "ministers" and chaplains.

Dr. Miller at david.w.miller@yale.edu

SCHOOL OF URBAN MISSIONS - ONLINE CLASSES
This is a Bible College that equips indigenous leaders from America's urban communities by offering an affordable theological education combining academic instruction with practical hands on ministry. Changed lives, Indigenous leaders, Leaders that produce change.

Prof. Jonathan Logan - 1-800-385-6364 - www.sumonline.org

WILLIAM JESSUP UNIVERSITY DEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAM
Earn your Bachelor of Science Degree in Bible & Theology, along with a degree in Management & Ethics, Christian Leadership, or Counseling Psychology. This cohort-based accredited program meets one night a week and you can complete your degree in 2 years. Apply now for classes in Management & Ethics. If you have 2 years of previous college, finish what you.ve started.
Lynette Troupe at 408-278-4346 or visit us at www.jessup.edu

If you have not checked out any of these marketplace ministry groups, or do not participate in a small group meeting regularly to hold each other accountable under God's Word, and would like to be part of such a group, please let us know.

In prayer and service,

Don R. and S. Charmaine Thomas –

Founders of Marketplace Ministries Unlimited  (“MMU”)  

408.733.2621              cell#408-497-8140           FAX - 408-733-2624    

E-mail: donrthomas@aol.com  or mamiewest@aol.com

 

 
 
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