YOUR DONATION IS WIND IN THE SAILS
WHAT: Powerful encounter with Jesus Christ in the Eucharist involving witness, word and worship that engages the unchurched/dechurched, and recharges the churched. A monthly basis for communities to become communities of missionary disciples and ignite the planet. Including Presence for Christmas.
REACH: In 2015 there were over 100 events at 25 different parish locations, over 20,000 encounters with Jesus Christ.
COST: $1000/IGNITE ($50,000/year) Average cost involving event teams, organization, promotion, support and web/social-media platforming.
WHAT: Extensive, 6-8 month growth cycle for a pastor and his team to lead parish in becoming "that" kind of parish in 3-5 years.
REACH: Three beta parishes participated involving nearly 100 on CoreMission leadership teams.
COST: $8,000/parish Donations help parishes (Demand-based goal: $100,000)
Live IT Episode + Gathering Guide (LINK)
WHAT: A weekly video episode and gathering guide to help families talk and pray, based upon subsequent-Sunday readings.
REACH: Live IT is currently airing on CatholicTV to a prospective audience of 5-6 million, embedded in parish websites, played before IGNITE events and participated by many individually.
COST: $3000/week ($156,000/year) Cost of HD video production, plus gathering guide development and web/social-media platforming.
IGNITE Radio Live (LINK)
WHAT: A weekly radio program showcasing the Holy Spirit alive in this "moment to movement" adventure.
REACH: IGNITE Radio Live! is broadcast over the four stations of Annunciation Radio, spanning 19 counties, on Tuesdays, 8pm and again on Saturdays at 1pm.
COST: $500/week ($26,000/year) Cost of pre-production, planning, promotion and all web/social media platforming.
ANNUAL VALUE: $322,000
OUR COST: $146,284
BIG PICTURE NEED: $450,000