Every week we receive emails to our ministry from people who want or are starting a non profit. They are not starting a church but some other kind of non profit and are looking for advice, instructions, direction and so much more. After 13 years of full time ministry, we decided it is about time to do something. We don’t know it all but have experienced quite a lot over the last 13 years. We have done ministry on a small scale and on a international level as well.
We’ve learned a lot and made a ton of new networked relationships over the last 2 years. This 3rd year is sure to be our best yet, but of course, why should you expect anything less? Dates and location for 2012 event is coming soon. Craig Gross will be leading the discussion at Launch 501c3 along with Jake Larson, Ryan Russell, new mini-presentation and of course the return of the ‘shark tank’ presentations!
During launch501c3 we will share with you as much as we possibly can. Some of the initial ideas are listed below. On your registration form please also list anything that you are hoping to hear.
***** Prior to launch – the idea, the strategy, the mission.
***** Forming a Non Profit – Lawyers or Online
*****Choosing a Board of Directors – Why and Who
*****Your first year in ministry
*****Taxes, Rules, Requirements, Audits, 990, – All the fun stuff
*****The best software/programs your ministry can’t live with out -
*****Making and Balancing a Budget.
*****Web 2.0 – Social Networks, Video, Web and so much more
*****Expansion – Outsourcing, staff and interns.
*****Income – Donations, income streams, products
Fireproof Ministries exists to win people to the Lord as well as train and develop people to meet the unmet needs of the world through culturally relevant programs and ideas.
Fireproof was started by Craig Gross and Jake Larson in January of 1999. Best friends since high school, Craig and Jake felt a call to ministry at an early age. They created a speaking ministry called Craig and Jake LIVE and then began Fireproof Ministries so they can take the ministry to a full time basis. Years late Fireproof Ministries became a launching pad for new nontraditional ministries and projects. Fireproof Ministries has launched several new ministry projects over the last ten years.
XXXchurch.com – 2002
Rebuilt Records – 2004
Difted - 2006
Heart Support - 2007
Strip Church – 2008
Fireproof Ministries has worked with a number of other great people and ministries along the way including TWLOHA , Dave The Horn Guy and the Jesus Loves You Project.
