Page 40 - 2018 Annual Report | Catalyst Magazine

The dream of a School of Practical remodeled in the area.Ministry required the planting ofa church. Lebanon, TN became the location of this church plant. One ofthe rstaspectsofpracticalminis- try became the “homeless.” These in- dividuals became a part of the church family. When we moved to the pres- ent church location, the arrangement for securing the building was to pro- vide construction remodeling. This remodeling was conducted and orga- nized by the “homeless.” This free la- bor and insight was crucial in the com- pletion of the project. For two years this ministry took place. We began to provide housing and meals for them at the church. In the course of time, it became evident that organization and structured was need.For safety it became evident we must house the “homeless” in anoth- er structure, if we were going to start the School of Practical Ministry in the church structure. An old church be- came available in another section of time. This gave us the opportunity of not only expanding this ministry but also ministering to another communi- ty in our town. Out of this the Cross Style Center was established and ad- ditional houses were purchased andUpon becoming assistant Chaplain in Wilson County Jail contact with men and women needing assistance in housing, jobs, food, and etc expand- ed. This began to supply a steady stream of people for the “transitional center.” As this project began to take shape, Kenny Kleeman from Hoyleton, IL. became involved in the Cross Style Ministry. He desired to establish his farm as an additional location for the Cross Style Center to create a safe en- vironment and work.He owns 210 acres he wants to donate to the ministry. These acres will be placed in an “Irrevocable Trust” with the minis- try as the bene ciary. Kenny will con- tinue to farm the land and train leaders interestedinfarming.Heisgoingtodo- nate a large majority of the crop to the ministry for the purpose of construct- ing buildings for housing on the farm. In addition to the acres he owns, he is renting and farming 200 acres. These acres need to be purchased at approx- imately $5000 per acre. This would be purposed by the ministry and the crop from this property would be used for providing additional construction and housing for the program.The Total cost of this project is $1,000,00040 CITYLIGHT | CROSS STYLE | ECUMENICAL CHURCH & UNIVERSITYVISION THE VISION OF A CROSS STYLE FARM