Dear Ex-Minister visitor and friends, 

Thank you for visiting this page of the website where I discuss some of the needs that we have enroute to establishing Ex-Minister as an organization. I hope that you have read the what and why pages of the proposed organization, if not, I wish you would take a few minutes to read them before you proceed further.

Basically, we are starting from scratch and will either need or could use most everything. Below, I have begun to itemize a list that has been broken down into separate items that you (or someone you know) could possibly fill if you are in a position and motivated  to do so. 

I.    Give through the website donate button

II.   Donate your skills to fill one of our needs

III.  Sponsor us personally or through your business

IV.  Advertise upon the website

V.    Desire to hear from likeminded progressive Christians and non-theists

VI.   Special projects

VII.  Big stuff!   

Who knows if we will ever get the financial backing to carry out our mission, but our goals make so much sense that I cannot help but think that it is only a matter of time before someone decides to back us. In the meantime, I’ll continue to press onwards win, lose or draw because the organizational goals are attainable and I’m passionate about the cause. 

You could call me a dreamer, but the lack of funding has always been the issue. Taking up an offering at church is much different than knowing where to look; whom to ask; and understanding grant-writing procedures. I know nothing about these and desire assistance from those that do! 

Now for that list !

(A big donor makes everything easy, in lieu of this the following “nickel and dime” approach will be followed. I have broken things down as an itemized list to isolate ways in which people could support us now and as we go along.) 

I.  Donate financially: The least complicated way to help is to give through the donate button upon the website’s main page. Unfortunately, your contribution is not tax deductible at this time, I seek to return to the US and apply the necessary paperwork. 

Everything you give adds up, I believe that $5 USD is the smallest allowable amount to be given. You can give in several currencies. I will confirm with an email upon receipt of your donation in appreciation. 

II. Donate your talent! We are seeking somebody that would donate his or her services without cost to us. Several of our needs are listed below. 

A.   One of the first things that needs to be done is to make us legal and to establish us as a tax-exempt organization. We heartily welcome a professional legal entity that would be willing to set us up as a non-profit organization.

B.   We are looking for a talented web design professional to design the website. The website has been often hacked, so we need someone that is very talented in website security. We are also looking for a special type of host that would support our cause and provide security, reliability and to be supportive. We also need someone that knows how to get traffic to the website by making it search engine friendly.

C.   We would appreciate people sending us “models” of well written/planned non-profits founding paperwork ASAP.

D.  We need someone who knows how and is willing to secure funding.

E.   We need someone to promote the organization.

F.   Looking for a notable Christian personality who would be open minded enough to work together for a common good cause. 

III. Sponsor Ex-Minister: personally or through your business 

We are looking for sponsors that would contribute to Ex-Minister. We could do it the best way you see fit. We could acknowledge you publicly or privately. 

IV. Advertise upon the website or blog 

At the bottom right hand corner of the main page there is an advertise/sponsor link. The concept is a little different than what you might be used to; this is just another way to help us get established. 

V.  Seeking progressive supporters 

Ex-Minister seeks to “warm-up” to what I would call progressive or PC Christianity. Yes, everybody got quiet once I mentioned this. I would like to hear from people that are supportive from both sides of this equation to explore how we might be able to collaborate towards the common good.  

VI. Special projects 

There will probably always be special projects that we are working upon. At this time, the first project that needs a sponsor is now upon the website’s main page. 

VII. BIG STUFF!!! 

We are seeking a place for the organization and Brian’s family to call home. Preferably, in a strategic or tranquil location with less than 1 ½ hour drive to a major airport within North America. Perhaps someone would be willing to donate either a home and or building to house the organization? (see why I placed this under big stuff?)

We need to return to preferably the US and need someone to cover the travel expenses for 3 people. PS: Perhaps someone has a spare worldwide frequent flyer or airline passes? 

Our automobile is paid for, but it might be better if we were to sell it here (as long as we get its value.) If we do, perhaps someone has a decent and dependable vehicle they would be willing to donate? 

Someone to cover the expenses of shipping a 20’ or 40’ container of household items from Latvia to the USA. 

I have worn out my computer. We seek someone that would donate a new computer system, as well as someone willing to cover our software needs. 

We thank you for your consideration of our perceived needs. Should you feel that you might be in a position to help us, I could be reached through this email brian@exminister.org

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