Building the Bridge Podcast

This episode highlights the Men’s UNITY Breakfast as we paused to collect your thoughts on the approach used at the Breakfast and the effectiveness of the work of the KINGDOM Group.

Listen up,  we talked about dynamically impacting our divided world.  Men gathered for Breakfast in-person at The Red Stick Together, (an outreach facility of Broadmoor Church) and virtually by zoom.  Also joining those in-person were men from California, Texas, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Honduras. Six groups were formed to discuss the engaging topic at the meeting.  Thank you, Rodney, James, and Don for sharing the thoughts, suggestions, and comments from your groups.

This week we interview Scott Haima, president of CSB Ministries (Christian Service Brigade). Scott, an intergenerational bridge builder has a powerful life story of how to lead him to become a premier leader in men’s ministries. Join us to hear more about what Scott is doing with the Christian Service Brigade.

Scott’s life work has been intergenerational, masculine, discipleship. This passion was developed as early as age 10 when his Dad started a Royal Rangers Outpost in Trenton, Michigan. Scott was very active in this until 1999 when he became active in Christian Service Brigade (CSB).

Professionally Scott took a few paths before full-time ministry. He served in the United States Air Force. This second path led to finance positions at Price Waterhouse-Coopers, Buffalo Sabres, and Merchants Insurance Group.

In 1999, a third path developed. He was asked to serve on the Board of Directors for CSB Ministries in 2009 then felt the call to accept the full-time position of Regional in 2010. In 2015 Scott was selected as President of CSB Ministries.

Scott has three sons and one daughter. Still active at his local church speaks regularly at men’s breakfasts, events, and Iron Sharpens Iron men’s conferences, and is working on becoming an Adirondack 46er. It is his fervent prayer to see godly men take responsibility to serve, lead, and disciple each generation.

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On this episode of the Building the Bridge podcase we interview Author and TV Host Beth Townsend of Life on Purpose Ministry.  Beth, a unique bridge builder brings an interesting perspective to tearing down barriers and building bridges.  From her days of property management to her new book, “Life on Purpose”, she has inspired many to seek their purpose.  Join us to hear more about what Beth is currently doing.

• Married to Fred, 27 years
• Mother of  2 adult children
• Grand-mother of one

On her own since 17 years old right out of high school, Beth had no choice but to go to work.  Starting as a property manager in Virginia, she climbed the corporate ladder and became a young executive working as VP of Operations for a Real Estate Company in Atlanta.  Eventually becoming a trainer for the industry, Beth was asked one question numerous times that changed the course of her life.  "How did you know your purpose?"  In her twenties, she had no clue of her purpose!  Realizing the depth of the question led her on a spiritual journey that continues today.  Since 2001, she has been interviewing "on purpose" people with the goal of learning how to share with others how to live a purpose-full life.  From her book "Life on Purpose," she gleaned 9 "Purpose Principles" that she has found can help anyone learn to be led so they can effectively lead others.  Whether at work, in ministry, or at home, we all must set parameters on our life so we can do what God has called us to do with passion, while also realizing we were never called to "do it all." The purpose is a mindset where passion lives, faith thrives, and God's will is accomplished in the life of every Believer!

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This week we interview Carl Shack, Jr., the president of Christian Men United of Lithia, FL. Carl, another dynamic bridge builder works with men by guiding them through their challenging circumstances. As a husband, father and grandfather he understands that God expects men to be the catalyst for His Kingdom. Join us to hear more about what Carl is doing with Christian Men United.

• Married to Denise, 27 years
• Father of  3 adult children
• Grand-father of one
• President of Christian Men United (CMU).
• Carl has a tremendous heart for men because he understands that God expects men to be the catalyst for His Kingdom.
• Earned a B. S. in Computer Engineering Technology from theUniversity of Southern Mississippi.

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On this week’s Building the Bridge podcast we talk with Pastor Ted Fine, a passionate leader promoting unity in the East Feliciana Parish of our state.  Ted continues to work with the KINGDOM Group on hosting Unity breakfasts in his area.

Bio Highlights of Ted Fine

• Married to the love of his life, Valerie, 15 years
• Father of  4 grown children
• Second career pastor who felt a call to ministry 11 years ago at age 48
• Have since earned an MDiv from Asbury Theological Seminary
• Began an 11 year of pastoral ministry.
• He loves Jesus, which means he loves all people and ascribes to Paul’s teaching that “There is no longer Jew or Greek, there is no longer slave or free, there is no longer male and female; for all of you are one in Christ Jesus.” (Col 3:23)
• This is what defines his passion for racial reconciliation and led me to join Pastor Elmo’s work with the Kingdom Group.

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In this episode of the “Building the Bridge” Podcast, we look at what has happened after the recent elections in that politicians are talking about bringing everyone together.  Why is the church not doing this!  We welcome and value your feedback!

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Host, Elmo Winters is the Elmo Winters is the Founder/Executive Director of the KINGDOM Group International, Inc., an organization dedicated to racial healing, unity, and reconciliation utilizing the life-changing Gospel of Christ. The KINGDOM Group hosts events to bring diverse groups together for dialogue and relationship building.  Reverend Winters has been in ministry for over 42 years as a Church Planter, Pastor, Bible Institute Instructor, and Hospice Chaplain.  Additionally, he has served as a short-term missionary to Kenya, Mexico, and Russia, where he trained pastors and ministry leaders.  Working with EndPoint Ministries of Nairobi, Reverend Winters continues to assist with church/school planting in the southeastern region of Kenya.  Having earned a Masters in Business Administration (MBA), he provides business consulting to non-profit organizations, ministries, and small businesses. Winters serves on the boards of Gulf South Men of Louisiana, the National Coalition of Ministries to Men (NCMM), the Louisiana Lagniappe Country Walk to Emmaus (LCWE), and the Mercy Education Foundation of Liberia, Africa.

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Join us today for a very special Building the Bridge podcast. Michael Sprague of the Capitol Commission and the chaplain for the LA legislature sits with host Elmo Winters. Listen as they talk about the challenges of being an ambassador of God among our elected officials and other politicians. You do not want to miss this inspiring and encouraging interview.

On this week’s podcast, we interview a unique bridge builder from the west coast.  Steve Quen is the senior pastor of Bay Area Chinese Bible Church of Alameda, CA.  Pastor Quen, an Asian American brings a different perspective to the discussions of racial and cultural acceptance, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic.  Tune in and hear how the Asian community is being challenged to bridge the gap between themselves and other Americans. 

This episode of the Building the Bridge Podcast focuses on The Kingdom Group's participation in the inaugural 225GIVES Fundraising Campaign.

The KINGDOM Group will be a part of the success as 225 GIVES brings together numerous local nonprofits like us to raise more than $4 million.

We invite you to join the movement and help us reach our goal of $5,000 on December 1. Not available on December 1? No worries! Make your gift early between November 24 and November 30!

Spread the word!

Spread the word to your friends and loved ones about The KINGDOM Group and 225 GIVES! Do not forget to tag #KINGDOMGroup and #225GIVES if you are posting online! Encourage your friends and family to get up and give as well!

225GIVES.ORG is a unique giving platform connecting people to nonprofits they believe in. Donors may search by parish, city, cause, demographic served, organization size, and more. With so many worthy organizations represented, there will be something for everyone to support through 225 GIVES!

Host, Elmo Winters is the Elmo Winters is the Founder/Executive Director of the KINGDOM Group International, Inc., an organization dedicated to racial healing, unity, and reconciliation utilizing the life-changing Gospel of Christ. The KINGDOM Group hosts events to bring diverse groups together for dialogue and relationship building.  Reverend Winters has been in ministry for over 42 years as a Church Planter, Pastor, Bible Institute Instructor, and Hospice Chaplain.  Additionally, he has served as a short-term missionary to Kenya, Mexico, and Russia, where he trained pastors and ministry leaders.  Working with EndPoint Ministries of Nairobi, Reverend Winters continues to assist with church/school planting in the southeastern region of Kenya.  Having earned a Masters in Business Administration (MBA), he provides business consulting to non-profit organizations, ministries, and small businesses. Winters serves on the boards of Gulf South Men of Louisiana, the National Coalition of Ministries to Men (NCMM), the Louisiana Lagniappe Country Walk to Emmaus (LCWE), and the Mercy Education Foundation of Liberia, Africa.

Men’s Ministry mastermind, coach, and leader Mark Lubbock is the Bridge Builder being spotlighted today. Lubbock, the Founder/CEO of Gulf South Men is active in several United Methodist Men’s organizations. Hear how he is changing our world by championing men as God’s chosen leaders in their home, church, and the world.

• Married to Vickie Lubbock - 24 years.
• Founder & CEO of Gulf South Men - facilitates disciple-making with churches and men’s organizations in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.
• Serves as Deployed Staff with the General Commission on United Methodist Men with the focus of developing and supporting effective means to disciple men.
• Elected as National Vice President of the UMM National Association of Conference Presidents & also serves as the Louisiana State President of United Methodist Men.
• The first clergy nationwide to become a Certified Men’s Ministry Specialist.
• Regional Director for Iron Sharpens Iron
• Hosts annual Iron Sharpens Iron conferences through Gulf South Men Ministries.
• Keynote Speaker for National Men's Conferences & Leads
• Regional Ambassador Director for Promise Keepers
• Member of the A-Team with Project Twelve, a consortium of Christian Denominational Men's Leaders.
• Former senior pastor - 15-years with the United Methodist Church in Louisiana. A certified Field Trainer with Man in the Mirror Regional Director for Men at the Cross, State Chair of Kairos Prison Ministry International, and Men Mentoring Men events.
• Founder Chief Executive Officer and President of a successful technology company called Louisiana Data Systems.
• Website:  gulfsouthmen.org
• Follow up on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @gulfsouthmen

Host, Elmo Winters is the Elmo Winters is the Founder/Executive Director of the KINGDOM Group International, Inc., an organization dedicated to racial healing, unity, and reconciliation utilizing the life-changing Gospel of Christ. The KINGDOM Group hosts events to bring diverse groups together for dialogue and relationship building.  Reverend Winters has been in ministry for over 42 years as a Church Planter, Pastor, Bible Institute Instructor, and Hospice Chaplain.  Additionally, he has served as a short-term missionary to Kenya, Mexico, and Russia, where he trained pastors and ministry leaders.  Working with EndPoint Ministries of Nairobi, Reverend Winters continues to assist with church/school planting in the southeastern region of Kenya.  Having earned a Masters in Business Administration (MBA), he provides business consulting to non-profit organizations, ministries, and small businesses. Winters serves on the boards of Gulf South Men of Louisiana, the National Coalition of Ministries to Men (NCMM), the Louisiana Lagniappe Country Walk to Emmaus (LCWE), and the Mercy Education Foundation of Liberia, Africa.

Acknowledgments

This episode of the “Building the Bridge” Podcast focuses on the KINGDOM Group’s mission of promoting unity.  We are all about tearing down barriers that divide and building bridges that join!  Enjoy!  Listen here or download to your device to listen on the go.

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Host, Elmo Winters is the Elmo Winters is the Founder/Executive Director of the KINGDOM Group International, Inc., an organization dedicated to racial healing, unity, and reconciliation utilizing the life-changing Gospel of Christ. The KINGDOM Group hosts events to bring diverse groups together for dialogue and relationship building.  Reverend Winters has been in ministry for over 42 years as a Church Planter, Pastor, Bible Institute Instructor, and Hospice Chaplain.  Additionally, he has served as a short-term missionary to Kenya, Mexico, and Russia, where he trained pastors and ministry leaders.  Working with EndPoint Ministries of Nairobi, Reverend Winters continues to assist with church/school planting in the southeastern region of Kenya.  Having earned a Masters in Business Administration (MBA), he provides business consulting to non-profit organizations, ministries, and small businesses. Winters serves on the boards of Gulf South Men of Louisiana, the National Coalition of Ministries to Men (NCMM), the Louisiana Lagniappe Country Walk to Emmaus (LCWE), and the Mercy Education Foundation of Liberia, Africa.

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Today the spotlight is on a true giant in the movement to ban the false social construct of “race”, Carlen Charleston. As the Founder/Executive Director of E.R.A.S.E. Race, The American Unity Movement Charleston has traveled the US to challenge the use of race as a legitimate classification of people groups. Hear his powerful story!

Learn what the Kingdom Group is successfully doing to address racial divisiveness.

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Host, Elmo Winters is the Elmo Winters is the Founder/Executive Director of the KINGDOM Group International, Inc., an organization dedicated to racial healing, unity, and reconciliation utilizing the life-changing Gospel of Christ. The KINGDOM Group hosts events to bring diverse groups together for dialogue and relationship building.  Reverend Winters has been in ministry for over 42 years as a Church Planter, Pastor, Bible Institute Instructor, and Hospice Chaplain.  Additionally, he has served as a short-term missionary to Kenya, Mexico, and Russia, where he trained pastors and ministry leaders.  Working with EndPoint Ministries of Nairobi, Reverend Winters continues to assist with church/school planting in the southeastern region of Kenya.  Having earned a Masters in Business Administration (MBA), he provides business consulting to non-profit organizations, ministries, and small businesses. Winters serves on the boards of Gulf South Men of Louisiana, the National Coalition of Ministries to Men (NCMM), the Louisiana Lagniappe Country Walk to Emmaus (LCWE), and the Mercy Education Foundation of Liberia, Africa.

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This episode of the “Building the Bridge” Podcast focuses on provoking people to stop talking and to actually do something about our racial issues.  

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Host, Elmo Winters is the Elmo Winters is the Founder/Executive Director of the KINGDOM Group International, Inc., an organization dedicated to racial healing, unity, and reconciliation utilizing the life-changing Gospel of Christ. The KINGDOM Group hosts events to bring diverse groups together for dialogue and relationship building.  Reverend Winters has been in ministry for over 42 years as a Church Planter, Pastor, Bible Institute Instructor, and Hospice Chaplain.  Additionally, he has served as a short-term missionary to Kenya, Mexico, and Russia, where he trained pastors and ministry leaders.  Working with EndPoint Ministries of Nairobi, Reverend Winters continues to assist with church/school planting in the southeastern region of Kenya.  Having earned a Masters in Business Administration (MBA), he provides business consulting to non-profit organizations, ministries, and small businesses. Winters serves on the boards of Gulf South Men of Louisiana, the National Coalition of Ministries to Men (NCMM), the Louisiana Lagniappe Country Walk to Emmaus (LCWE), and the Mercy Education Foundation of Liberia, Africa.

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The first episode of the “Building the Bridge” Podcast introduces the KINGDOM Group International’s newest unity focused project.  This groundbreaking edition challenges the listeners to examine their own deeply held racial and cultural feelings.  Emphasis is placed on the oneness of all mankind which was the plan of God from the beginning.

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Host, Elmo Winters is the Elmo Winters is the Founder/Executive Director of the KINGDOM Group International, Inc., an organization dedicated to racial healing, unity, and reconciliation utilizing the life-changing Gospel of Christ. The KINGDOM Group hosts events to bring diverse groups together for dialogue and relationship building.  Reverend Winters has been in ministry for over 42 years as a Church Planter, Pastor, Bible Institute Instructor, and Hospice Chaplain.  Additionally, he has served as a short-term missionary to Kenya, Mexico, and Russia, where he trained pastors and ministry leaders.  Working with EndPoint Ministries of Nairobi, Reverend Winters continues to assist with church/school planting in the southeastern region of Kenya.  Having earned a Masters in Business Administration (MBA), he provides business consulting to non-profit organizations, ministries, and small businesses. Winters serves on the boards of Gulf South Men of Louisiana, the National Coalition of Ministries to Men (NCMM), the Louisiana Lagniappe Country Walk to Emmaus (LCWE), and the Mercy Education Foundation of Liberia, Africa.

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