The Invitation
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A practice of spiritual formation through a podcast that is invigorated by the movements of the Holy Spirit in a prison
Backers: 120
Average Pledge Per Backer: $251
Funded: $30,155 of $27,000
Dates: Nov 16th -> Dec 16th (30 days)
Project By: Josh Banner
Backers: 120
Average Pledge Per Backer: $251
Funded: $30,155 of $27,000
Dates: Nov 16th -> Dec 16th (30 days)
Project By: Josh Banner
$30,155
current pledge level
Last Updated: December 16 @ 10:01 -0500 GMT
111%
of goal
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Latest News
The Roessing Family on the Invitation 
December 14th - via: kickstarter.com
I fell in love with the Roessing family within a few years of moving to Holland in 2006. Having grown up on a farm, I was ashamed that I'd not been any good at growing plants. I reached out to Jeff Roessing to ask for help with vermicomposting (using... (Read More)
Tim Nelson, Formation Pastor, Mars Hill Bible Church Endorses the Invitation
December 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Tim Nelson is a board member of the Invitation and good friend. It's a joy to serve the local church and pastors like him especially. My conviction is that if I serve the pastor, I can serve the parish. As Mars has been through major transitions in... (Read More)
Margarita Solis Deal Executive Director of Dominican Center Endorsement
December 12th - via: kickstarter.com
I had no way to expect that we'd get this Kickstarter funded at all, let alone early. There is still thanks to be given to people who believe in and support the Invitation. The Invitation has begun a collaboration with the Dominican Center to host a... (Read More)
WE DID IT!!! Almost $30k received! An Update Video & Endorsement Vid from Sharon Garlough Brown
December 10th - via: kickstarter.com
$29,197 108% funded 109 backers 5 days to go. All money over $27k goes to the $33k operations budget. I'll post that budget summary soon. SO MUCH GLADNESS! SO MUCH THANKS!!! Amen!!! (Read More)
We have a matching donor! So really, just $3500 to raise in 7 days!
December 8th - via: kickstarter.com
With one week left we have found a matching donor! If we can raise $3500, this donor will match to reach our $27k goal. Watch the video update to learn more. More video endorsements to come this week from:Margarita Solis-Deal, Executive Director of... (Read More)
A burst of goodness. A quick update from Oklahoma City. 70% Funded $18,928
December 7th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm in Oklahoma City stirring up old friendships, soaking in the goodness of so many people I love. It's no mistake that we've had this big burst of movement toward the goal of $27k. With all this excitement, I wanted to reach out to you with a... (Read More)
Prof Chuck DeGroat On the Invitation - 9 Days Left with $9,786 left
December 6th - via: kickstarter.com
What an insanely good day! I went to bed last night and we were 41% funded. I'm going to bed tonight and we are 63% funded with less than $10k to meet our goal. Big thanks to all of you who have contributed and have told others about the... (Read More)
Where is all this money going? A video tour through the budget and our new building.
December 4th - via: kickstarter.com
A dear friend asked for a clearer explanation of what the $27k goal represents. This video explains each section of the overall budget. Also included is a tour into the building we are calling 'Cloudstreet' that will be our ministry and hospitality... (Read More)
Nathan Foster of Renovaré on the Invitation
December 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 Many big thanks to Nathan Foster and Renovaré for their support!Many of our subscribers come via my offerings to the Renovare website.... (Read More)
This is Not About the Podcast or the Money. It's About Getting Your Attention.
November 30th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 This Kickstarter campaign is my sneaky way to get your attention. This is not about a podcast. It's not about money either. Those are both... (Read More)
Chris Hoke on the Invitation
November 27th - via: kickstarter.com
I was delighted to have Chris on the Invitation podcast last year. We have found so many spooky similarities that we have kept in touch. I glad to say he's a brother from another mother. Chris' Underground Ministries is so similar to the... (Read More)
Dr. Jared Ortiz Describes His Visit to the Prison
November 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 My friend Jared Ortiz serves as the chair of our board of directors. He came to the prison with me a few months ago. In this video he... (Read More)
Andrew Ranucci On the Invitation...
November 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Andrew Ranucci On the Invitation...Why It's Significant & Why Folks Should Support It I have several friends lined up to create endorsement videos like this one here below. Please share it around to your people! Andrew is one of the best. You... (Read More)
If He is with prisoners, then perhaps he can be present in me...and in you too.
November 18th - via: kickstarter.com
I believe the Invitation is so important I'm willing to do something insane like launch this Kickstarter. The money will be helpful, but mostly I'm eager for your attention, for you to see what I'm seeing: Jesus is vibrantly present in a prison.... (Read More)
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