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UPDATE: March 18, 2009

Drywall is done. Looks like we are three weeks out from moving in.

Need the last $20,000 to fulfill the buildout obligation.

Immediately following the buildout, we are going to need a minimum of $20,000 for furnishing and stocking (more like $30,000 with the AV equipment).

Dear Friends, readers, and ministry partners,

As you may know, Reclaiming the Mind Ministries is close to opening its first local branch that is devoted to theological education!! I don’t know of anything in the last ten years that has brought our ministry team more excitement. Please allow us to explain.

Introducing the CREDO HOUSE OF THEOLOGY

Credo – House of Theology is our new headquarters in Edmond Oklahoma that would not only facilitate our current ministry, but also allow us to take the ministry to the next level in so many ways without falling outside of our current monthly budget.

Think “evangelical theological hub.” Better, think of Francis Schaffer’s L’Abri Fellowship and you will catch some of the vision. Here is what it will be used for:

The Theology Program: An evangelically neutral place to hold The Theology Program courses. This is greatly needed as people are often more receptive to come to a facility like this rather than a particular church.

Reclaiming the Mind Headquarters: The need for the ministry to be permanently planted in a stable physical location cannot be overstated. Existing in churches and virtual campuses over the years has stabilized our ministry, but we need a home-base to organize our efforts more strategically.

Pastoral Training: Training local pastors who have never had the chance to go to seminary or who desire continuing pastoral theological education.

Children’s Theology: Teaching children theology as a co-op program, especially valuable for home-schoolers. Edmond has a very large homeschooling market which is always looking for avenues of education that can supplement its teaching with a biblical worldview.

Special Seminars: Multiple events will be held bringing in the best speakers on the most important topics from all over the country. Credo House will be a place for local Converse with Scholars events!

Broadcasting and Recording: For some time now a place has been needed where new theological material can be produced. From Theology Unplugged to new courses in theology for children, Credo House will serve as a central broadcasting and recording area for all local Reclaiming the Mind Ministry events.

Theological Fellowship: The Credo House will be open all day (and many nights) for anyone to come in have a cappuccino and discuss theology. The theological library will be available for all.

Theological Store: From The Theology Program DVDs, systematic theologies, Greek New Testaments, theological pens and t-shirts, to our recommended theological books and DVDs, the Credo House will have a humble selection of materials that you probably cannot find elsewhere. This will serve as a resource for our students. Also be on the lookout for facsimiles of early manuscripts.

Volunteer Home Base: While we have dozens of virtual volunteers all over the world, we need a home base to bring some more order to our operations. We already have many local volunteers (lay-people and church leaders) who are willing to put much time and effort into the Credo House. This group will ensure that people will be able to focus their energy on their God-given gifts.

Many pastors and church leaders in the area including Sam Storms and Mark Hitchcock are partnering with us and will serve as founding members and help direct the project.

Bringing theology back into prime-time is a desire of Reclaiming the Mind Ministries!

Our ministry has a long track record of theological integrity. Our commitment is to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the teaching of the Scriptures, believing that the incarnate truth of Christ in the Gospel changes lives at the most profound level. But we must pursue this with all of our hearts, souls, and minds (Matt. 22:27). This will be a place that is truly committed to reclaiming the mind for the glory of Jesus Christ.

We need your help.

The first proposed Credo House will be opened in Edmond, Oklahoma in early 2009. We have secured the initial funds needed to begin, but are still in need of over $50,000 to complete the project. (This is in addition to our current budget needs and comittments).

Please prayfully consider how you might partner with us.

Donate today

If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to contact me at michaelp at reclaimingthemind.org.

Main Hub Area where presentations will be done. Coffee bar will be here as well. In the back, you can see the offices framed.

Included:

• Office space
• Recording studio
• Coffee bar
• Large presentation area
• Multiple lounge areas
• Library/study area
• Theological Store

We hope that this will serve as a model for Credo Houses all over the country.

God bless,

Michael Patton
President, Reclaiming the Mind Ministries

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