2019 Summer Camp Guide

Shelly Pond
12 Apr 2019
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Summer camps can provide a wonderful opportunity for summer enrichment. Here are a few local offerings listed geographically from south to north.   Unleashed Camp 2019 Mission/Service Camp July 28 – August 1 6th grade to 12th grade 21113 Johnson St., #120 Pembroke Pines, FL 33029 Cost: Early Bird $275/week, Regular $295/week 954-432-0321 westpines.org/students   Kids Summer Camp Tour around the city camp, performing arts workshop, inspiring and creative activities. June 10 – August 2 Grades K – 12 Christi/Stepss Academy 3495 N. Hiatus Sunrise, FL 33351 954-749-6869 stepssacademy.com   St. Mark’s Episcopal School Summer Camp Day Camp, Academic & Enrichment, […]

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Museum of the Bible’s Roots Extend Into South Florida

Shelly Pond
2 Apr 2019
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More than 10 years ago three men met to dream about a museum of the Bible. Coming from different walks of life, they all held a fascination for what is arguably the most influential book ever written. “Steve and David Green, of the Hobby Lobby family, and I share a passion for the Word of God. Steve began to collect some artifacts. As he shared them with me, I said this should be shared with the world,” explained Bob Hoskins, founder of OneHope, a global ministry with a mission to introduce God’s Word to every child. In November 2010, “Steve […]

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Omar Aleman Redefines His Mission at Lifework Leadership

Shelly Pond
15 Mar 2019
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Formerly a special agent for the U.S. Department of Drug Enforcement (DEA), Omar Aleman, owner of Aleman & Associates, was instrumental in the arrest of – perhaps the most celebrated apprehension in DEA history – Panamanian Dictator Manuel Antonio Noriega for international drug trafficking during the invasion of Panama in 1989. Now a private investigator, motivational speaker, adjunct professor at Trinity International University and philanthropist, Aleman said Lifework Leadership helped him reshape his life following the passing of his first wife under what he now calls “Jesus & Associates.” Dedicated to transforming leaders by clarifying their calling and engaging their […]

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Brent Coble Connects with Community Thru Lifework Leadership

Shelly Pond
5 Feb 2019
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Brent Coble, president of Coble Builders, based in North Miami, is a Lifework Leadership alumnus and credits the program for connecting him with the Christian community in South Florida. A leadership program that meets one day a month for nine months, Lifework Leadership invests in the renewal and transformation of leaders, and empowers them to lead their businesses, their families and their communities by Godly principles. Lifework leaders are described as a Christian business people who leverage their talents, skills, experiences and influence for eternity. Brent Coble said his experience developed “this whole narrative of stop doing life by yourself. […]

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First Priority Marks 20 Years Equipping Students to Reach the Campus for Christ

Shelly Pond
4 Feb 2019
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One of the greatest influences on a teenager is another teenager. “As adults we look back on our lives and recognize pretty much every dumb thing I did when I was a teenager was because a friend said, ‘Hey, let’s go do this!’ You did it because people had influence over you. First Priority is taking that from a negative to a positive, saying use your influence on your friends for Christ and here’s how you can do it,” explained Chris Lane, executive director of Frist Priority of South Florida. Now in its twentieth year, First Priority helps students establish […]

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Revealing the Dark Truth About Human Trafficking in South Florida, Local Women Advocate for Victims and Fight Back

Shelly Pond
22 Jan 2019
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There is a battle hidden in plain sight for the lives of vulnerable women and youth caught in the web of human trafficking. This modern-day slavery involves the use of force, fraud or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act. Florida is ranked third in the nation for human trafficking and South Florida is one of the state’s top regions for this horrific crime.  However, there is a team of women and men, working hard to take this dark subject out of the shadows and bring it into the light. Working in a variety of organizations, […]

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Banyan Air’s Don Campion Defined His Mission at Lifework Leadership

Shelly Pond
10 Jan 2019
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Corporate Planes flying into Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport are welcomed to the beautiful Key West style Banyan Air Terminal where friendliness is the norm and pilots can expect top-notch service. Behind it all is Don Campion, a South Floridian who was raised in Nigeria by missionary parents. A family man with a heart for community, Campion has built a company culture second to none. He recently completed a lofty effort to restore the missionary hospital in the African bush of Egbe, Nigeria, where his parents once served. Don Campion is a Lifework Leadership alum and a major sponsor of the […]

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Walmart VP Links Business, Cultural & Biblical Worldviews Thru Lifework

Shelly Pond
26 Dec 2018
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When Walmart Vice President and Regional Manager Elise Vasquez-Warner was transferred from the South Florida region to the Orlando area just over a year ago, she found a supportive network of like-minded professionals at Lifework Leadership in Orlando.   With teaching from nationally-known speakers, case studies with prominent business people, literary discussion and practical life application, Lifework examines the life of Jesus as the best example of leadership and is carefully crafted to engage leaders on issues they face in their personal and business lives. Having served as a coach for six years after graduating from the faith-based program in […]

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Lifework Leadership Bolsters Edwards’ Faith and Mission

Shelly Pond
5 Nov 2018
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South Florida Native Gregory W. Edwards, CLU, ChFC, CFP, a partner of Lawless, Edwards & Warren Wealth Management, credits Lifework Leadership for strengthening his faith and encouraging him to roll up his sleeves in support of Sonrise Mission, a Bible Training Center dedicated to helping individuals struggling with addiction and homelessness. Applicable in today’s marketplace, Lifework Leadership is a nine-month course that examines the life of Jesus as the best example of leadership and encourages attendees to view their workplace as a platform to positively affect others. The program includes teaching from nationally-known speakers, case studies with prominent business people, […]

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Offerdahl’s Gridiron Grill-Off Grows to 3-Day Festival, Raising More for Those in Crisis

Shelly Pond
1 Oct 2018
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Former Miami Dolphins All-Pro Linebacker John Offerdahl and his wife Lynn Offerdahl are hitting the line hard with their newly expanded weekend-long Walgreens Gridiron Grill-Off Food, Wine and Music Festival at the Pompano Beach Amphitheater on November 9, 10 & 11. South Florida’s highly anticipated grilling competition, teams up chefs from high-end restaurants with Miami Dolphin legends to tackle the grill, serving deliciously creative food perfectly paired with wine or a signature cocktail for a cause. All the proceeds will go to support the couple’s passion of “feeding the needs of those in crisis” through the Offerdahl’s Hand-Off Foundation and […]

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