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~ A Ministry Resource Center ~

 

 

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Jody teaches how to use visual illustrations in object lessons at the Mobilizing the Generations Conference at a church in New Jersey.

 

 

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Praise Place kids in New Jersey in 1999.

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Peabody Panda at a camp in Arizona.

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Peabody Panda and the Praise Pals on the Navajo Reservation.

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Opening Service on the Navajo Nation at a camp where around 100 kids received Jesus as Lord and Savior.

 

Ministries Staff

Chuck Gafford, President

 

 

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Jody Gafford, Founder/Director

 

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Vision for Praise Place Ministries

Our vision is to share the Good News of the saving power of our Savior Jesus Christ.  Our desire is to equip and enable people to become a vital part of the Kingdom of God.  Our goal is to work in partnership with other ministries to train people and bring transformation to Christ’s Kingdom. 

In these times it is vital that we experience a deeper and more intimate relationship with Jesus.  We can then be filled and equipped to move in God’s power on the earth. 

Through an understanding of Old and New Testament models of worship, we provide training pertaining to the arts and worship.  We were created to worship the Creator.  As we participate in the arts, our hope is that the glory of God would be manifested in our praise.

Mission for Praise Place Ministries

The Mission of Praise Place Ministries is to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ, to praise and glorify the name of the Lord, to edify the church through strong doctrinal teaching of the Word of God, and to encourage the development of the gifts of the Holy Spirit along with the various talents and abilities of God’s people.

About Our Ministry

Chuck and Jody founded Praise Place Church in Norman, Oklahoma and served for three years before moving into their current outreach ministry.  Before starting the church, they were professional classical singers and were worship and arts ministers at various churches.   Jody has traveled as a children’s revivalist creating dramatic characters to enhance the Gospel message.  Her trips have included ministry to the Navajo Nation and to churches in New Jersey, Virginia, Florida and Texas. 

Chuck and Jody desire to teach people how to operate more effectively in their gifts and talents as well as how to move in the power of the Holy Spirit.  Jody is now serving as Children’s Pastor at PowerHouse Church in Oklahoma City.

Jody is a Ministry Representative of Kids in Ministry International (KIMI) and is working with expanding the new curriculum for kids at PowerHouse Church and in churches around the country.  Kids in Ministry International is led by Becky Fischer, Founder/Director, and is a global ministry for kids.

Praise Place Ministries is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.  All contributions are greatly appreciated and may be classified as tax-deductible.