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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 Center of Unbroken Praise in New Jersey.

 

 

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Praise Place kids in New Jersey in 1999.

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Peabody Panda at Camp Native America.

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Peabody Panda and the Praise Pals on the Navajo Reservation.

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Opening Service at Camp Native America in 2007 -– around 100 kids received Jesus as Lord and Savior at this camp.

 

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 has taught technology classes for Summit Training Post and is developing curricula for Summit School of Ministry and Performing Arts as well as for other ministries in need.  Jody also serves on staff at Summit School of Ministry and Performing Arts in St. Michaels, Arizona. 

Jody is currently serving as Camp Coordinator for Summit Training Post.  Under the direction of Bishop Herb Hutchinson and Pastor Lois Hutchinson, many young people’s lives have been changed as they have come to Christ.  They continue to learn how to operate more effectively in their gifts and talents as well as how to move in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Jody has completed the “Leading the Lambs to the Lion” Training Institute course, the equipping arm of Kids in Ministry International (KIMI).  She is thrilled to have been accepted as a Ministry Representative of KIMI under Becky Fischer, Founder/Director.

Praise Place Ministries is a member of Spiritual Architecture Landscape (SAL) Ministries International, an apostolic alliance led by Bishop Herb Hutchinson.   Jody serves as International SAL Director of Children’s Ministries.  SAL Ministries International operates as an association for bringing global-minded ministries together. 

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