25 Aug An Opportunity to Expand the Reach of Christ’s Body Ministries
Christ’s Body Ministries has been presented with an incredible opportunity to help continue a ministry that has faithfully served the Englewood community for more than 15 years. Giving Heart has operated as a day shelter where people in need can find showers, laundry, a welcoming day room, and other practical services and support. After Giving Heart’s founder, Donna, recently retired and moved out of state, their board approached Christ’s Body Ministries about the possibility of carrying the ministry forward.
Over the past several months, our leadership has been doing the due diligence necessary to explore what that could look like. An MOU has now been developed between the two boards as we work through the possibility of Christ’s Body taking over operations. Our desire is not to come in and change what Giving Heart has built. We want to preserve the Giving Heart name and continue the good work that has already been happening in Englewood for many years.
One of the biggest pieces still ahead of us is the building itself. The property owner, a committed follower of Christ who has generously supported Giving Heart through an affordable arrangement, is giving us an opportunity to purchase the facility. To move forward, we will need to raise earnest money, with the exact amount still being determined.
For now, we are asking our Christ’s Body family to pray with us. Pray for wisdom for both boards, for the resources necessary to secure the building, and for God to make His direction clear. Our hope is to keep Giving Heart serving Englewood while continuing the work God has entrusted to us at 850 Lincoln and through our mobile outreach throughout the Denver area.
There are still details to work through, and we will keep you updated as this opportunity develops. We are excited about what God may be putting together and grateful to everyone who continues to pray, give, volunteer, and stand alongside Christ’s Body Ministries as we seek to serve wherever He opens the door.
Jim Copeland
Dr. Jim Copeland serves as a business coach to executives and organizations such as Promise Keepers, CORE Leadership, Life of Valor Men's Ministry, Christ's Body Ministries among others. Dr. Copeland served as the International Director of Journey Corps and Director of Recruitment for WorldVenture, Vice President of Operations for Dare 2 Share Ministries, Vice President of U.S. for Emerging Young Leaders, and seven years with Promise Keepers, where he served as Vice President of US and International Ministries.
Dr. Copeland has served on the Board of Directors for international ministries in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Jim has launched ministries in Europe, Africa, Asia, and Latin America, ministering in more than 30 countries worldwide. Jim is a popular speaker worldwide on a wide variety of topics including Men’s Ministry, Fathering, Discovering Your Destiny and Leadership.
Dr. Copeland has also held executive positions in advertising, marketing, and church growth organizations. His research, in the area of evangelism and leadership, includes several national surveys, international research on the condition of men and the church, and articles. He is the co-author of Men’s Ministry, Every Man Ministering, 1994, and Women’s Ministry, A Model for Mobilizing and Equipping Women for Ministry, 1994.
Dr. Copeland planted two churches and also served in five churches for over 30 years and currently serves as an Elder in his church in Colorado. His education includes a master’s degree in theology and a doctorate in ministry.
Jim resides in Westminster, Colorado, with his wife Denise and has two sons: James (married to Kelly and serves the citizens of Albuquerque as a Fire Fighter) and Sterling (married and pastors at Christ Body Ministries, serving the homeless community of Denver).
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