I have a dream

So I have the dream or goal. I grew up in the ministry. My father is a minister, my brother is a minister, my grandfather was a minister, my father-in-law is a minister and missionary. I think you get my point that I have been involved or have always had people around me whom have been in ministry. With this, ministry has always been on my heart. So back to my goal. I have this goal to start a ministry or non-profit to help other ministries and non-profits that are aimed at building the kingdom who can't afford marketing efforts and resources. This would range from things such as design, web development, copy writing, consulting, printing, marketing collateral, etc. I just feel that this is a need that is out there and that with the talent that God has given me and the other connections I have that this is something I need to do.

Even though I have the skills etc, there are some funding issues. I know there are other organizations out there that are willing to fund and give grants for these kind of efforts. If anyone knows or have any ideas on these type of things, please contact me and let me know.

I have started building the initial web site that I plan to launch for this (just in step 1 out of 10). Please check out ministryminded.com and let me know what you think. Here is a pic of what the layout of the homepage will look like.

Flip that Website!

No, you are reading this correctly. I know many of you that are in touch with your feminine side have seen that show on TLC called "Flip This House". Well someone had a new idea on earning some cash and decided to flip websites. Crazy you say. I think not. Check out this article.

Another try...

Well all, it has been way to long since the last time I blogged. I know there are like maybe 2 people who read this, but I figured it is a good way to keep track on what is going on.

I do alot of freelance web development and design work and was wondering if anyone has ever figured out an effect way to tell clients that their ideas just basically suck. Recently I was designing a new logo for an organization. I created some nice work, in fact several other designers that I know, thought the logo comps were really nice. Well this organization proceed to basically continue to change their ideas and thoughts of what they wanted. They had too many people with ideas. I realize this is a client and they are the customer, and I could produce something to go along with the lame ideas, but as a designer and taking pride in my work, it was hard. You try to be nice and try to lead them in another direction, but what do you do when they just won't listen? Do you walk away from the job and suggest they find someone else to do the work? Any ideas? I will let you know my actions that I took in a later post.