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Mt. Zion Mission Statement

The Mt. Zion Baptist Church is a Word-centered ministry, designed to evangelize the lost at any cost, equip and empower the people of God, and provide holistic ministry to our commu-nity as well as the world.

Seeking to minister to the total person, we are a multi-ethnic, multi-

cultural ministry impacting the world in which we live with the uncompromis-ing message of Jesus Christ.

Committed to the Spirit of Excellence, we are striving to become an oasis of hope within the Nashville community by promoting and provid-ing education, awareness, as well as financial independence.

We believe that God must be wor-

shipped in Spirit and in truth. We embrace freedom in worship because the Word says, “Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.”

Our foundation is the Word of God, and we believe It in Its entirety. We believe we can do what It says we can do, be who It says we can be and have what It says we can have.

From the Desk of the Bishop 7

Full Circle in the community 9

Christian Education Speaks 11

Staff Spotlight: Elder Alex Raspberry and MinisterDacari Middlebrooks 12

Managing Teen Connections:How to Deal with Your Peers 13

Ministry Recap 14

100 Years YoungMother Marguerite Goodner 15

Childhood Obesity: a GROWING problem 16

Design for VISION 18

Mt. Zion Aims for $1 Million 19

Get Connected 20

Church Fit 22 A Church Fit testimony:Healing My House Is #1. 25

Recipes for kids 27

Overflow: blessed duringdifficult times 28

Herb DeBerry and theBoston Marathon 29

Nashville FloodPraise Reports 30

Mt. Zion GED teachers admire students 31

Member Spotlight:Brian Williams 32

Member Spotlight:Yolanda Robinson Elston 33

Midnight Basketball 34

All The Kings Men 35

Night to Get It Right 37

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I greet you in the name of Jesus Christ. I am humbled to serve such a wonderful and progressive church as

Mt. Zion. As I pen this letter, it is hard to believe that I have served as your pastor for 19 years. I give God the glory for al-lowing me to be at one church my entire pastorate. I continue to be amazed at the rich history and amazing potential within this church. Mt. Zion, God is doing some awesome things this year. As we heal the house, we are seeing manifestations of God’s grace extended to members who need it most. I am energized by the renewed spirit of commitment and generosity within the ministry. God has given us a high calling to reach not only this community but the world. It is our charge, and we graciously walk in this assignment. As you read the pages of this edition of the Trumpet, you will be inspired by some amazing stories. You will be moti-vated by the wonderful things this church is doing to impact lives. I pray that you move from being a spectator to a partici-pator. We need your support. We need your talents and gifts to make a differ-ence. This is the year to get off the pew and allow your gifts to flow in the house. Stephaine and I love you and look for-

ward to what the future holds. Mt. Zion, the best is yet to come. Please know that I pray daily for you and your family. I appreciate and continue to solicit your prayers for my family. It’s been 19 years, but the best is yet to come. Love,Bishop Joseph W. Walker, III

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Contributing WritersBishop Joseph W. Walker, III

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Herb DeBerryPeaches DeBerry

Yolanda Robinson ElstonRoy Ewing

Paula M. Farmer Cassandra A. Gray

Deandra HarrisLewis & Cleshette Hudson

Otis RobertsonChanel N. Scott

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It is with great joy that I share Full Circle with you. As many of you know, The Full Circle Healthy

Community Coalition is a non-profit designed to bring health-related re-sources to underserved populations.

There are a variety of agencies doing great things within the community, but they are having difficulty reach-ing the underserved. This difficulty is where the faith-based community takes action. In the minority com-munity, faith-based institutions play a key role in getting both agencies and people energized and mobilized.

God has given me the unique op-portunity to stand in both medicine and ministry, and I am charged with connecting the two through Full Circle. I am excited about our web-site, www.fullcirclenashville.org. Full Circle invites you to browse and take advantage of the available informa-tion. Our new Community Resource Locator tool is now available. It will instantly connect you to some remark-able programs and resources.

Full Circle is currently celebrating our collaborations in the community. Our first collaboration was with Mt. Zion’s Church Fit. We have worked with a wonderful group of ministry volunteers to establish a health-relat-ed curriculum that supports the holis-tic vision of Church Fit, an ongoing movement promoting healthy living. We want to offer classes on nutri-tion, heart health and diabetes care

and prevention. Experts will teach for four to six weeks, educating the community about making healthy decisions. Secondly, we are partner-ing with Mayor Dean on the “Walk 100 Miles with the Mayor” Cam-paign, a city-wide initiative. Walking with Nashville’s mayor will push our ongoing movement to promote healthy living.

God is truly blessing Full Circle, and I anticipate even greater collaborations ahead. Full Circle is a vital resource to the community, and I am convinced

that when people have access to the proper resources, our community thrives full circle.

If you are interested in volunteering or if you have a great idea, contact us via our website.

Thank you for your prayers and sup-port in helping to make my charge come to fruition.

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by Chanel N. Scott

I recently sat down with Overseer of Christian Education, Elder Lisa Williams, at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. The purpose of the interview was to inform members about the progress of the Mt. Zion Discipleship Institute. The following is a transcript of Frequently Asked Questions:

What is the Discipleship Institute?

LW: The Mt. Zion Discipleship Institute is a way of packaging the programs, courses and training opportunities offered through the Christian Education Ministry, other ministries and through community partnerships. Its mission is to provide the Christian community and the community-at-large opportunities to experience healing, instruction and maturation to make us into the likeness of Jesus Christ.

When does the institute start?

LW: Actually, it has been occurring all along. We are strengthening and high-lighting church offerings to members and to the community-at-large.

What classes will be offered?

LW: We offer a wide range of holistic ministry classes, includ-ing programs and courses for men, women, seniors, married and singles, teens and children. We offer lifestyle programs and courses such as Church Fit, Introduction to A Fit Church (a 7-week introduction to fit-ness), Financial Peace University, Social Political Action Ministry (SPAM)

symposiums, Saving Our Sons Mentorship, Saving Our Daughters and Tutoring. In terms of Bible and Doctrine, we offer courses on Sunday including discipleship train-ing, couples curriculum, small group Bible Studies and a general session in our sanctuaries. We also offer a non-traditional Vacation Bible School for children and adults, where we deal with an array of courses.

When and how often will the classes meet?

LW: The courses meet at various loca-tions, with various durations and top-ics. Watch the announcements during services and check out the Mt. Zion website for programs and classes at [email protected].

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I recently sat down with two anointed men of God who have been charged with new ministry roles at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Minister Dacari Middlebrooks, the first assistant to Bishop Walker, is originally from Atlanta, Georgia. Dacari is a recent graduate of Vanderbilt Divinity School. Elder Alex Raspberry, the overseer of Youth Ministries, is originally from Louisville, Kentucky. He is also a recent graduate of Vanderbilt Divinity School.

Elder Alex Raspberry

What brought you to Nashville?AR: My wife, Keisha. Her job origi-nally brought us to Nashville in 2007. While living in Louisville, I was work-ing on a Masters of Divinity Degree at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. When we moved to Nashville, I transferred to Vanderbilt Divinity School. About 10 months ago, Keisha’s job relocated us back to Louisville. However, in December of 2010, I received a phone call offer-ing me the position as overseer of Youth Ministries, so we returned to Nashville!

What brought you to Mt. Zion?AR: When we first moved to Nashville, we didn’t know what was going to happen. We were still looking for a church. We narrowed it down to two churches, Mt. Zion Baptist Church and Born Again Church. We made up our minds that we would join Born Again Church, but when we arrived, we missed the Invitation to Christ since they

extend the Invitation in the middle of service. We were like a minute too late. It was on the way home that God spoke to both of us. God told us that we belonged at Mt. Zion, so the next Sunday, we united with Mt. Zion Baptist Church.

What are some of your hobbies and interests?AR: I love going to the movies and hanging out with my family. I love music and going into the studio when I can. I love technology, especially the iPhone and iPad. I love anything that’s Apple Mac. I also love to cre-ate graphics and artwork in my spare time. I enjoy the youth ministry and the opportunity to make a positive impact on teenagers. I often recall my youth pastor D.D. Paul who made a huge impact on my life. I try day–in

and day–out to harness his same intensity, biblical knowledge, creativ-ity, transparency and enthusiasm for my youth. I also enjoy writing sermons and lyr-ics. I plan to write many books if I can ever carve out enough time in my day. I’m also thinking about getting my doctorate in Systematic Theology. I enjoy examining, analyzing as well as having meaningful dialogue about the fundamental biblical truths.

What are some of your most influ-ential quotes?AR: One of my favorite verses in scripture: “If you have the faith the size of a mus-tard seed, you can say to this mountain move from here to there.” That verse hits me in the heart. It says there is liter-ally nothing in life that is impossible.

staff spotlightElder Alex Raspberry and Minister Dacari Middlebrooks

Overseer of Youth Ministries, Alex Raspberry


There is one piece of wisdom God gave to me years ago as a teen-ager in regards to some challenges I was facing. He said, “With parents and brothers, you may live with for only a while, but with decisions, you’ll live with the consequences forever.” “Anyone can steer the ship, but it takes a leader to navigate the course.” — John C. Maxwell

Minister Dacari Middlebrooks

What brought you to Nashville?DM: I came to Nashville to attend Vanderbilt Divinity School.

What brought you to Mt. Zion?DM: I became familiar with Mt. Zion Baptist Church in 1998. My sister attended Tennessee State University. At the time, she was a member of Mt. Zion and spoke well of the church. When my fian-cé moved here in 2006 to attend Meharry Medical College, she loved Mt. Zion. So I knew once I moved here, I would attend Mt. Zion. I knew Bishop Walker would impart wisdom as I progressed toward the path of purpose and destiny.

What are some of your hobbies and interests?DM: I love music, hip-hop, read-ing and sports. I love technology! I love anything that’s progres-sive, like Apple products — Mac, iPhones, iPads, it’s amazing. I really like movies. I can sit down and watch movies all day — docu-mentaries, TV shows and sports — football, basketball, baseball, and golf. I love them all. My hobbies go from one extreme to the next. One minute I am a playing a video

game, and the next minute I’m on the phone trying to figure out how I can fly a plane! LOL

What are some of your most influential quotes?DM: Although the Bible is influential in my life, and I could quote various inspirational scriptures, there is one quote by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. that I cherish the most. Dr. King once said, “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” Every day I wake up, and I ask myself, “What matters?” Whether it’s job security, financial security or family — whatever it is — I’m making sure I speak on those things, no matter the circumstances. Silence can be a hurtful thing, and I refuse to be silent on things that matter.

Let me tell you firsthand, these two men of God are humble and sincere in their new assignments, and I was honored to interview them.

First Assistant to Bishop Walker, Dacari Middlebrooks

Managing teen Connections: how to Deal with Your Peers

by Deandra HarrisWe live in the age of connectivity. Youth

have mastered cell phones and social media platforms. In the past several years, adults – even baby boomers – are adjusting to this new progressive age. I recently interviewed a group of teens about the hot topics, peer pressure and cyber bullying. Some teens contested that the age of connectivity has not increased peer pressure. They agreed that peer pressure is still a serious issue for them, but, they felt that technology enables them to be more discerning about friends and about socializing with new acquaintances. At any rate, cyber bullying is a new way to inflict emotional harm on teens. Using the cell phone, instant messaging and taking advantage of other social media plat-forms to endanger adolescents is playing out in the news and in households across the United States.

Other teens whom I interviewed said technol-ogy has made peer pressure worse because getting connected brings confrontations. When asked what they felt attributed to the increase in peer pressure among teens, their most com-mon answer was drugs. The regular threat to teens was either to take drugs or smoke cigarettes. While other teens stated that they don’t feel pressured whatsoever, parents might assess differently. Depending on their teens’ friends, most of the time, parents can determine the amount of pressure their children encounter. The scripture is clear about who should be our neighbors, which means that social circles for our teens are neighborhoods – communities that should be well managed. Teens should be on guard. 1 Corinthians 15:33 (NIV) states, “Bad company corrupts good character.” Simply put, teens should be careful about the company they keep.

I asked the teens how they coped with cyber bullying. A few of them reported seeking coun-sel from adults. The most surprising responses came from teens who felt that they needed to deal with the peer pressure alone. Adults must remind teens that they are never alone. Isaiah 41:10 (NIV), states “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Yes, technology has imposed around-the-clock access to cyber bullying, but there is a greater connection – a relationship with Jesus Christ.

In this age of connectivity, our youth must be trendsetters – to be the lights on Facebook, My Space, Twitter – to let other teens know that they are not alone and that a loving God who has promised to never leave them nor forsake them is ever present. Jesus is their closest neighbor. For more information, visit:n http://www.mnps.orgn http://www.ncpc.org/cyberbullyingn http://www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov

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ministry recap

1) Dannelle Walker sharing with children in Haiti.2) Lakeisha Hamilton interacts with students at a school in Haiti during the Baptist Haiti Mission.3) The Men’s Ministry enjoys a White Water rafting adventure.

4) Members enjoy fun and games at Meet the Flockers.5) The prison Ministry and the Saving Our Sons Ministry partner together during the Hands On nashville Day at Hume-Fogg Academic Magnet High School.

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by Althea Straughter

We have always been told that eating plenty of

vegetables and exercising are the essential ingredients to a healthy body. These ingredients sum up the total of 100 — 100 years of age, that is, for Mrs. Marguerite Goodner. Yes, eating plenty of greens, peas, beans and exercising daily are what Mrs. Goodner attributes to her long and healthy life. Mother Goodner was born on September 28, 1910, to the late William and Mattie Smithson. She is the last of her five siblings.

Now reigning as Mt. Zion’s oldest member, Mother Goodner recently celebrated her 100th birthday at The Mount, where she has been a member for 69 years. “I was saved at the age of 12 and joined Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, but it was difficult for me to care for my three daughters on a streetcar, so I joined Mt. Zion since it was only five blocks from my home,” expressed Mrs. Goodner. The Senior Saint

proudly and fashionably enters Mt. Zion’s doors of worship every Sunday morning, walking without assistance and “with a pep” in her step. She is a member of the Fifty-Plus of Mt. Zion. “I think we have a wonder-ful pastor,” beamed Mother Goodner. “He needs to keep on doing what he’s doing,” she added.

Mother Goodner starts her day just like any other domestic homemaker. She prepares her own meals, cleans her home and irons for herself. Until a couple of months ago, to my amaze-ment, she had been washing her own vehicle, the same vehicle that the senior still drives for short distances. “I don’t drive very far anymore. Anywhere I need to go —such as the grocery store, the beauty salon or shopping — my granddaughter takes me,” she informed. Not only is Mrs. Goodner a “Mother of Mt. Zion” but she also is a mother of three children, five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.

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by Peaches DeBerry

Our children are facing a life plagued with obesity because of the influx of technology, the lack of Phys-ical Education departments in schools and diets that are high in saturated fats, sugar and sodium.

According to the Mayo Clinic, childhood obesity has reached epi-demic proportions for both younger children and adolescents. Childhood obesity can be linked to several health complications including coronary heart disease, hypertension, arthritis, kidney disease, sleep apnea, gallblad-der disease, certain forms of cancer and Type II Diabetes, a disease usu-ally found only in adults.

In the United States, where food is more abundant than in any other country in the world, many of our children are malnourished and obese thanks to the overwhelming amounts of foods with additives and chemi-cals like partially hydrogenated oils, dyes, refined sugars and starches and artificial sweeteners. To develop and maintain healthy bodies, children need foods that have not been heavily processed or stripped of their vitamins and minerals. Without essential nutri-

ents in foods, children will be plagued with a lifetime of serious health is-sues like the ones mentioned above. According to Marilu Henner, in her book entitled Healthy Kids, each year the average American diet is killing more than twice the number of people killed in World War I, World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War combined.

Exercising less, spending more time in front of the computer and television and eating out more are also adding to the problem of child-hood obesity. Because of the limited amount of time children are spending in physical education in school, it is crucial that children become more physically active at home. Be sure to plan activities on the weekends and

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MOTHER GOODNER continued from Page 15

She was married for 67 years to the late Wahleita Goodner. Marguerite at-tended school at Pearl High School. She worked as a technician at St. Thomas Hospital for eight years and was em-ployed at a doctor’s office for 16 years.

When not preparing meals in her

own kitchen, the 100-year-old enjoys dining with her children at her favor-ite restaurant, Red Lobster. Mother Goodner keeps an active agenda, which includes piddling in her beauti-ful flower beds. “Up until two years ago, I planted my own flowers, but it began to be a challenge physically, so I decided to give it up,” she con-fessed. She now enjoys her flowers

being planted by her neighbor. In addition to eating a balanced diet

and exercising daily, Mother Goodner also credits her long lifespan to not drinking and not smoking. “I tell ev-eryone to live by the Golden Rule, “Do unto others, as you would have them to do unto you.” What simple, but pro-found advice to tackling our extended years.

holidays that will have you and your children moving more. Although nutrition is critically important, being active plays a major role in the health of you and your children.

School breakfast and lunches play a critical role in the health of our children. According to the Metro Nashville Public School’s website, the district’s breakfast and lunch programs provide the most nutritious meals that some students consume each day. “To ensure that all Metro Nashville students receive the healthi-est and most nutritious meal options and to address the nationwide issue of childhood obesity, the Food Services Department of the Metro Nashville School District has launched the Awe-some Choice Combo. This special menu provides healthy combinations of foods and stresses the importance of personal responsibility in maintain-ing a healthy lifestyle.”

As parents, we are always con-cerned with our children’s well being. Here are some tips to ensure that they practice and maintain a healthy lifestyle:

n Make sure children have some active playtime each day.

n Limit television and computer time.

n If you pack lunch for your chil-dren, make sure it contains healthy choices like lean protein, fruits and vegetables.

n Cook dinners at home and (as much as possible) have dinner to-gether.

n Limit or avoid fast foods because they are loaded with fat, sugar and sodium.

n Limit juices and sodas and have children drink plenty of water.

With a few modifications to our eat-ing and exercise habits, we can assure that our children have a bright and healthy future.

References Awesome choice combos. Food Services. www.mnps.org.

“Childhood Obesity.” Mayo Clinic Staff. www.mayoclinic.com/health/childhood-obesity/

Henner, Marilu. Healthy Kids. Regan Books. C2001 pp. 4-5, 22-23.

Teach your children about healthy lifestyles while they are young. Make sure children have active playtime every day.


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There are several different types of eye doctors and eye specialists, includ-ing an ophthalmologist, optometrist, and optician.

Each profession plays an important role and provides a different service, but they all have one goal in com-mon, to provide their patients with the best eye care. Complete patient care includes routine exams, procedures, surgeries, eyeglass frame selection and fitting and much more.

Because people generally recognize you by your face, the eyeglasses you choose to wear are a very real part of your identity. Whether you want to appear fun-loving, youthful, conser-vative or style-conscious, the right eyewear can help you shape your per-sonal image. Optical frames also come in a range of prices and can either be very basic and affordable or luxurious, designer and expensive.

Going back as little as 25 years ago, fashion was a new concept in eye-wear. Eyeglass frames were a medical

device. Luckily for eyeglass wearers today, the eyewear industry has come a long way. Everyone from designers to stylists to patients themselves rec-ognizes eyewear as a fashion acces-sory. First and foremost, eyeglass frames hold the lenses. If you have a mild to moderate prescription, there is a wide range of styles available. The stronger the prescription, the more you need to consider how the prescription impacts the final look.

Eyeglass frames truly enhance appearance. Upswept shapes liter-ally add lift to a face. Color can be used to add attention. The smaller frames are still most popular. When choosing a frame, remember it is to accent you, not take over. Today’s styles show rectangles to be fash-ionable for men. These shapes can be explored through many materi-als. The plastic frames offer a bolder look. Rimless styles are always extremely popular. With the myriad of styles available today, you — with the help of your optician — will find the right frame for your prescription and face shape.

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by Jerry Luren White, CPA, CIA, MBA

What if someone guaranteed you would receive one million dollars in six years? No gimmicks, no tricks, no games. All you were required to do is keep doing the same things you were currently doing. No great leaps of faith, nothing to buy, nothing to sell. One million dollars, guaranteed. Well, this is exactly where Mt. Zion is today. We will receive one million dollars in six years. All we have to do is keep doing what we are doing. Let me tell you how.

Mt. Zion currently owes $8.4 mil-lion on our Old Hickory Boulevard location. Our debt service require-ment on this amount is currently one million dollars per year. Based on our current payment schedule and debt structure, we would pay this loan off in about 12 years. However, we at Mt. Zion believe in a debt-free doctrine. In 2008, we established a strategic initiative to eliminate the Old Hickory Boulevard debt. When we established the initiative, our Old Hickory Boule-vard debt was $10.8 million. In a little over two years, we have reduced that debt by $2.4 million by making addi-tional principal payments. Hallelujah! This is truly awesome and shows our commitment and dedication, even in the midst of an economic downturn. We refuse to yield to the enemy. We adhere to a higher authority, for God remains in control.

But wait, as part of “Healing the

House in 2011,” we have announced a more aggressive campaign to remove this yoke of debt. As a result of this campaign, we received commitments from over 1,600 members totaling $750,000 annually. These commitments, plus our regular payments, will allow us to cut the pay-ment time in half and to pay off the loan in six years. This payoff will free up $1,000,000 in cash flow because we would have satisfied the debt requirements. These addi-tional funds would then be available to fund ministry activities, scholar-ships and increase existing reserves.

So there you have it. One million dollars, guaranteed. No gimmicks, no tricks, no games. We only need to follow what we say in our Mis-sion Statement at each service and

build on our foundation, which is the Word of God. Jesus says in Luke 16:10-12 (NIV), “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be

trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches? And if you have not been trustworthy with someone else’s prop-

erty, who will give you property of your own?”

Mt. Zion embraces this principle in our financial dealings and believes it in its entirety. The payoff is coming. It’s already done.

Jerry Luren White is General Over-seer of Fiscal Management for Mt. Zion

Mt. Zion Aims for $1 Million in Six Years

Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.”

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Offering envelopePictured above is a sample of the Mt. Zion offering envelope. Please remember to com-plete the offering envelope in its entirety each and every time you are blessing our ministry with your monetary gifts.

A complete envelope has the following information:n First and Last Namen Current Mailing Addressn Amount of gift by category givenn The sum total of the giftn E-mail address (if first time or has changed)

n Telephone (if first time or has changed)n Inclusion of all pertinent information on the offering envelopes helps ensure that our database is correct and that the information we provide to you for tax purposes or any other needs you may have is complete and accurate.

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by Bishop Joseph W. Walker, III

I greet you in Divine Love. All of us can see a fresh wind blowing within the ministry of Mt. Zion. It is an exciting time to be alive and to share in what God is doing in this season. As we focus on “Healing the House in 2011,” we are seeing very intentional efforts at work in manifesting this vision. Once healing has begun, the next step is helping people mature in the things of God. When you joined Mt. Zion, you submitted yourselves to a process whereby spiritual development, enlight-enment and service would manifest in your lives. As a pastor, I recognize how important it is to provide the tools necessary to meet the growing expec-tations of those who connect with us. Consequently, we are striving to focus our attention around our core values. These values serve as a guide to acclimate, educate and empower us toward our Christian witness within the world. God has given us W.O.R.D., which stands for Worship, Outreach, Relationship and Discipleship. Every person who connects with us at Mt. Zion should be involved in all of these areas if our witness is going to be consistent with the vision. This is who we are and what we do. It is the daily work of ministry.

Allow me to address several ques-tions the Trumpet Vision Team has submitted to me to bring greater clarity to each of you.

What components are crucial within the church and must be present to effec-tively implement the new

W.O.R.D. infrastructure within the ministry?

The main components that are necessary for this new model are (1) Culture Shift (2) Collaboration (3) Branding. When I speak of culture shift, I am referring to the idea that we must shift our way of thinking as a ministry. Churches take on a cul-tural identity and never shift into new dimensions of perception and experi-ence to see what God would have them to see. Oftentimes, ministry continues in the same patterning of activities. This new model, however, stretches us to see ourselves in a dif-ferent light. We are not only counting members but also raising up disciples who are dependable. Collaboration is the key to success in this area because ministry cannot be effec-tive when people micromanage and when they are threatened by the gifts of others. Now is the season to reach

outside of our silos to tap into the gifts that God has sent us within the church as well as in the community. Branding literally shifts the mindset. Our market-ing strategy is designed to focus peo-ple on our core values. When people think of Mt. Zion, we want them to automatically think of W.O.R.D. We are truly a Word-centered ministry.

Describe three components of your philosophy of ministry

that demonstrate what we as members of the Body of Christ must value and

add, as individuals, to Mt. Zion’s culture and environment.

My philosophy of ministry evolves around these three words: Integrity, Selflessness and Compassion. Integrity is doing what we say we are going to do. Selflessness is a spirit of giving beyond ourselves to others and to the kingdom of God. Healing the house is only possible when we dem-onstrate compassion for those hurting and for those who are in the process of deliverance.

As Mt. Zion progresses into the next stages of the W.O.R.D. infrastructure, how will you measure the

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effectiveness of this new ministry model?

The effectiveness of the new ministry model will be seen through greater involvement, through spiritual matu-rity and through an unwavering and increased support of the vision.

mtzionanywhere has empow-ered our church with the

opportunity to create compelling experiences that transcend platforms

outside the four walls of the church. What immediate challenges do you foresee with our e-presence and with the new W.O.R.D. infrastructure?

When we touch people around the world, we must recognize that they

have different expectations and differ-ent perspectives. The immediate chal-lenge that we face today is keeping up with technology. When there is a glitch in the website, it is viewed as a glitch in the sanctuary.

As Mt. Zion continues to shift into new technology trends, we can just as easily work with an individual

located across the coun-try (or world) as we can through the local church. Where do you envision the Mt. Zion Baptist Church within the next three to five years?

I am so thankful that God gave me the vision for mtzionanywhere. It is truly cutting-edge and on the front line of a trend that is sweeping the world

among churches. I envision mtzion-anywhere to literally touch 100,000 people consistently each week over the next three to five years. I envision mtzionanywhere allowing us to have a substantial presence in every major city in America. I envision mtzionanywhere being a catalyst for discipling people into the kingdom of God — people who would never visit an actual church building on a regular basis.

Mt. Zion, this is truly an exciting time! I am so thankful for you, and I know that our future looks bright together. I am confident that we will see W.O.R.D. become a part of our spiritual lives and that we will embrace these values as our own. Mt. Zion needs your prayers and your support.

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by Cassandra A. Gray

In the 1989 box office hit, “Field of Dreams,” actor Kevin Costner coined the famous phrase, “If you build it, he will come.” Years later, this same belief holds true within the Mt. Zion (MZ) Ministry as more than one thousand men, women, seniors and youth filled the MZ Antioch campus on Saturday, January 29, 2011, to cel-ebrate the launch of Mt. Zion Church Fit.

Church Fit (as outlined in the 2011 Vision of the House) is a comprehensive health and wellness program designed to promote healthy lifestyles within the faith community. The program strives to preserve good health, revive fitness goals and promote/improve overall health and wellness among program participants. The official launch, held from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., consisted of a variety of offerings for individuals representing all ages, sizes and fitness levels.

The kick-off event was hosted by Mt. Zion in conjunction with area wellness organizations, certified fit-ness trainers and instructors, includ-ing Full Circle Health Community Coalition, Marathon Fitness, EGX Lifestyle Fitness, the Inspiration Cen-ter of Nashville, Nomi and others.

Morris Jamison and Joe Johnson, both certified personal trainers and co-founders of Marathon Fitness, immediately embraced the Church Fit

vision and wanted to partner because the initiative is based on a compre-hensive, spiritually-sound wellness model.

“I’m excited about being a part of Church Fit as it promotes physical fitness, spiritual fitness, mental and intellectual fitness, the whole nine yards — spirit, mind and body. We

at Marathon Fit-ness embrace the opportunity to get the body of Christ healthy,” shared Jamison.

When asked what sparked his inter-est in Church Fit, Johnson added, “Everyone knows

I love fitness. I train with Bishop Walker and Dr. Stephaine, and actu-ally, he (Bishop) expressed his desire to launch a wellness initiative within his church, and I readily got involved in coordinating the event alongside fellow health and wellness profes-sionals and church staff.”

Those who came out thinking an effective workout could only be obtained by visiting a local gym, attending a favorite fitness class or walking a neighborhood trail were quickly surprised as the organizers transformed the entire church campus into a multi-purpose fitness center.

Upon entering the Antioch loca-tion, participants were greeted by a host of enthusiastic volunteers and led through event registration, which consisted of sign-in, a free/optional blood pressure check, signing of the health waiver and identifying the fitness level that best matched each

individual’s current fitness regimen (i.e., Youth, Senior or Adult; beginner, intermediate or advanced). Colored wrist bands were issued to identify each registered fitness level.

The main sanctuary housed all three adult fitness level groups with the seniors receiving instruction in the education wing and children/youth being trained in KidZone and the Karate Studio.

The morning began with a wel-come given by Bishop and First Lady

Church FitProgram launch promotes empowering mind,

body and spirit ... one believer at a time


Walker and celebrity guests including retired Tennessee Titan, Heisman Tro-phy Winner and founder of EGX Life-style Fitness Eddie George, and Ten-nessee Titan David Thornton. Bishop and First Lady Walker re-emphasized the vision of Church Fit and also shared their personal commitment to health and wellness, which involves daily workouts and a modified diet including more fruits and vegetables and fewer carbohydrates and foods loaded with additives and saturated

fats. Both George and Thornton com-mented on how modifying diet and incorporating even a few minutes of exercise each day can make the dif-ference in living a healthy lifestyle. George and Thornton also passed out water and spoke encouraging words to participants as they worked up a sweat all in the name of fitness.

Over a two-hour period, the adult beginners, intermediate and advanced participants were introduced to a series of workout sessions including:

stretching/yoga instruction (by Nomi), Zumba dance (Nomi), bootcamp (Joe Johnson) and aerobics (Jerry Da-vis). Regardless of the fitness level, participants followed the lead of the instructors and fitness assistants who lined the stage, demonstrating each move according to the varying fitness levels.

Upbeat music was provided by the MZ Music & Worship Arts Minis-try and kept participants motivated to put their best foot forward in the


name of health and wellness. In fact, Mary-Mary’s popular single, “Get Up,” serves as the official Church Fit theme song.

“I was motivated to attend Church Fit because it aligns with my personal desire to get fit. Having recently been diagnosed with sleep apnea, I have to lose weight. ... I don’t have a choice because I have to live,” shared MZ member Delores Shaw.

Certified personal trainer and MZ member Derrick Hill worked one-on-one with the senior participants, incorporating various aerobic exercise and stretching techniques throughout the event.

“With regards to seniors, we want to stress that it’s never too late. There’s no such thing as, ‘I can’t do it because I’m too old.’ As long as you’re alive and breathing, there’s still time to get yourself together and to maintain a good quality of life. That’s what it’s all about,”

Johnson continued.Just as it’s never too late to begin

focusing on health and wellness, it’s also never too early to introduce the importance of exercise and healthy diet options to children and youth. Led by former Titans cheerleader Ashley Daniels, Elders Alex Raspberry and Marlise Collins and a team of fitness volunteers, youth participants en-joyed a two-hour segment consisting of beginner hip-hop dance, running in groups and freestyle circle games. Youth also enjoyed healthy snacks and beverages between each activity.

When asked how it feels to have a vision realized, Bishop Walker com-mented, “It is the most amazing thing because it speaks to the spirit of those who catch the vision, more so than the visionary. It says that people buy into it, they see it and they take responsi-bility for their own lives. I’m just so honored and humbled to be pastor of such a great church where people em-

brace vision. And not only embrace it, but who manifest it. That’s what it’s all about.”

At the close of the event, partici-pants were encouraged to organize workout teams and also to sign up for personal training instruction with partnering organizations offering discounts to MZ members. Registered teams can also look forward to future scheduled Church Fit activities and to surprise workouts with Bishop and First Lady Walker throughout the year.

As previously stated, January 29 served as the official Church Fit program launch. The first 7-week session of Church Fit (including fitness classes and educational workshops) was held February 15 - March 22. The second session will be held April 19 - May 24. Partici-pants who complete each scheduled session will receive special recogni-tion.

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Healing my house is #1.by Talene Anderson

When Bishop Walker announced the details about Church Fit at the New Year’s Eve service, I immediately knew I wanted to participate. I have struggled with my weight for many years, and my doctor recently advised me that I was borderline diabetic. I made up in my mind that in 2011, I would lose weight and get fit.

The first Church Fit session was on Saturday, January 29. There were over 1,000 people in attendance. The workout included yoga, Zumba, boot camp exercises and aerobics. When the workout was over, I felt like a million dollars. This was confirmation that I was headed in the right direction.

Keeping my momentum going, I partici-pated in the Church Fit fitness classes led by Jerry Davis. The classes pushed me to my limits, and so many times I wanted to give up. However, I survived each work-out. My goal is to lose 97 pounds, which means I must work out alone sometimes. What keeps me motivated is the fact that I’m seeing progress. Making subtle chang-es in my diet and making sure I exercise regularly are yielding results.

Some strategies I use to reach my goal are:

1. I have an accountability partner. We pray together regularly, and she inquires about my food intake and workout routine. She encourages me when I am discour-aged, and she is not afraid to tell me when I’m cheating.

2. I continuously pray for divine health and healing. I ask God to help me to remember that I am His temple, and I should treat my body as such.

3. One of the tips that trainer Jerry Davis taught us was to drink half of our body weight in ounces of water daily. For exam-ple, if you weigh 200 pounds, you would drink 100 ounces of water per day.

4. I do not weigh myself daily or even weekly. I normally lose inches before pounds begin to shed. Also, as we gain more lean muscle, the scale may not show weight loss, so don’t be discouraged.

5. Instead of eating three large meals, I eat five to six small meals during the day. Small meals increase metabolism and burn fat.

Losing weight is definitely not an easy journey, but Philippians 4:13 (KJV) says, “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” I can’t wait to be in the best shape of my life. I can’t wait to feel my best and to look my best. This year, healing in my house is #1.

Talene Anderson has made it her goal to lose weight and get fit this year.

Workshops offered in the first series focused on the following topics:n Breaking the Chains/Forming New Habits (Dr. Carolyn Davis)n Walking in the Light: Learning appropriate form, posture and workout procedures (Jerry Davis)n Do I really need to eat that? Fueling your temple: Learning healthy cooking habits and lifestyle diet changes (Nan Ellison)

n The Stages of Change: Learning how to push past mental and physical conflicts (Dr. Carolyn Davis)n Unnatural Causes: Multidimensional Health-Assessing health and medical needs (Dr. Cynthia Jackson)n Managing the Distractions, Backstabbers and Haters: How to keep your plan alive with little to no support


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Mark your calendar and save the date as subsequent group workouts will be held July 30 and October 29. Mt. Zion will also offer addition-al fitness classes and edu-cational workshops at both the Old Hickory Boulevard (OHB) and Antioch loca-tions in the coming months. While the health education and exercise classes will be offered free of charge, pre-

registration is required. Future educational work-

shop topics include: Obesity, Diabetes, Cancer Awareness and Prevention, Lupus, Sick-le Cell, Women’s Reproduc-tive Health, Mother-to-Be/New Mom and much more.

Additional details can be obtained by calling the church office at (615) 254-7296 or by visiting www.mtzionnashville.org.

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Church Fit photos by Melody Jenkins


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Ingredients1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1/2 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed, crumbled1/2 cup chopped sweet onion4 cans (8 ounces each) no-salt-added tomato sauce3 ounces sliced turkey pepperoni1 tablespoon sugar2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley or 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil9 ounces uncooked whole wheat spaghetti3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

DirectionsIn a large nonstick skillet, cook the beef, sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomato sauce, pepperoni, sugar, parsley and basil. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until thickened.Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package direc-tions.Drain Spaghetti. Toss with sauce. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.Yields 6 servings

Nutrition Facts: 1 1/3 cups equals 369 calories, 9 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 60 mg cholesterol, 614 mg sodium, 46 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 25 g protein.

— Recipe from A Taste of Home, 2010

Do you have picky eaters? Here are two recipes guaranteed to please children.

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Grilled Almond Butter and Berry Sandwich

1. Take two slices of whole grain bread. 2. Make your own jam! Mash 1/4 pint fresh raspberries and spread it on one slice of whole grain bread.3. Spread the other slice with 2 Tbsp almond butter.4 Lightly coat outsides of bread with cook-ing spray. Place sandwich on large nonstick griddle or skillet over medium-low heat. Cook 5 to 7 minutes, turning halfway through, to brown both sides. Cut in half and serve.Total calories: 392

— Recipe from Prevention Magazine, 2010

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by Lewis & Cleshette Hudson

More than half of all Ameri-cans were affected by the economic downturn over the

last three years. Americans say their work life has been impacted negatively and their finances are worse off, ac-cording to a 2010 report released by the Pew Research Center. This story is a wonderful reflection of how God’s Master Plan for our lives cannot be diminished, even in the midst of difficult times.

On February 7, 1998, I, Lewis Hudson, sat across from a beau-tiful young woman who had the most incredible smile I had ever seen. She began to tell me about the vision God had given her. I sat in awe, listening to her assurance that her vision would come to pass. She told me how

God had revealed to her that she would own a number of child care centers. She spoke of her education, places she had worked and people whom she had met. She recounted all the situations in which God had positioned her for the tremendous responsibility that lay ahead. The business would reach far beyond just taking care of children. It was going to be a pulpit or platform from which she would minister the love of Christ on a daily basis. Never once

did she speak of personal wealth or material goods that would be gained from owning a successful business. I had never been in the presence of anyone so focused, and it was clear that God had a plan for her life.

Two years later, I married that woman, now known as Cleshette

Hudson, and became even more inspired by her love for Christ and her drive to bring forth His plan for

her life. I can’t say the process was easy, but she was determined to complete her assignment. In 2005, Angels Watching Over Me Academy was unveiled. From her vision, I have seen miracles happen.

✝As Lewis reflects over the bless-

ing of our first center, he left out one major detail: We had no money. Two families who supported my vision funded the opening of Angels Watch-ing Over Me Academy located in Brentwood, Tennessee.

In 2008, the economy slipped into a recession. Families were losing their jobs and because of the harsh economy, the first expense parents chose to cut was child care. However, our pre-school was still maintaining its numbers and holding a waiting list. In the midst

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by Herb DeBerry

Judging from the title, you are probably thinking: “I will just read this article and sip my way

to running a marathon (26.2 miles).” The good news is that this article can help you to achieve such a goal. The bad news is that the TEA in this article is not the sipping kind that can be found in the grocery store. In this case TEA is an acronym for T-training consistently, E-eating healthy and A-attitude adjustment.

My personal journey to qualifying and competing in the 2010 Boston Marathon and re-qualifying for the 2011 marathon actually began in January 2006 at the age of 52. Prior to that, I had no running experience or special training. I had a strong desire to improve my health and fitness level. By listening to the advice of former marathon runners, by read-ing materials on the subject of run-ning and by experimenting a little, I developed the TEA formula. Because my body was 50-plus years old when I started running, I took an approach that would work for almost anyone. The success that I experienced high-lights the fact that you are never too old to improve your health and body. In fact, my best full marathon time came two years after I ran my first marathon. At age 56, I am healthier, stronger and 50 pounds lighter as a result of following the TEA formula.

Below is a breakdown of the TEA formula:

T – Training consistently is crucial because the body has to experience a pattern of physical demands to make various muscles stronger and better equipped to run long distances. If you only train your body to take you from the kitchen table to the easy chair in the den and finally to bed, that’s what your body will adjust to doing. However, with consistent training, the body is able to do whatever you require it to do.

E – Eating healthy foods is essen-tial for running a marathon because running requires the fuel from healthy foods to help the body function prop-erly. You wouldn’t buy a prize race horse, feed it junk food and expect it to perform like a champion. The same is true for your body.

A – Attitude adjustment is im-portant when running a marathon

because throughout the training period, you will experience negative thoughts, discouraging events and fatigue. You must view these setbacks as the foundation for the throne on which you metaphorically sit after you cross the finish line. I remem-ber how great I felt after I finished my first marathon, but it could not compare to the wonderful feeling I had running through a crowd of over 500,000 cheering supporters when I completed the Boston Marathon on April 18, 2010.

For a combination of reasons, I plan to make this year’s Boston Marathon my last one, but I am not hanging up my running shoes. I plan to indulge in the TEA for years to come while I pursue new challenges because I do not want those 50 pounds back. I re-ally love the way I feel.

The TEA that carried me

One man’s story of running the Boston Marathon — twice

Herb DeBerry runs during the Rocket City Marathon.


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admire studentsEditor’s note: YWCA of Nashville & Middle Tennessee offers day and evening classes at three locations in the Nashville area. Mt. Zion Bap-tist Church in Antioch is one of the locations. The classes are taught by YWCA teachers Donna Gruverman and Nancy Pelashe. The following is an article about the program, which we asked the teachers to submit. For more information about YWCA GED classes, call 269-9922, ext. 252.

by Donna Gruverman and Nancy Pelashe

Our students come from many backgrounds and parts of Nashville, but they all have a strong desire to better their lives by getting a GED. We love teaching adult students because they are so motivated to improve their lives. Behavior problems simply don’t exist in our classes because our students realize the importance of a GED, and they want to be in class.

Many students tell us that it takes a lot of guts to sign up for GED classes. As teachers, we see this every day. Some students have been out of school for years, many have had past negative experiences in school, and oth-ers may struggle with English or math and may be scared that they will fail. It takes a lot of courage to get past these barriers and walk in that classroom door. It is always satisfying to see students realize that they are smart, that they can learn and that the classroom can be a supportive, positive environment.

We are so impressed with the deter-mination of our students. Most have jobs and family obligations, yet many still find a way to get to class, study at home and stick with the program. Some can get their GED after just a few months, and others can take a year or more of hard work. In the 2010 cal-endar year, 30 students from Mt. Zion classes earned their GED.

YWCA GED classes are funded, in part, by the Tennessee Department of Labor, Dollar General Literacy Founda-tion and United Way of Metropolitan Nashville. The Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently awarded a $10,000 grant to the YWCA for new classes at Mt. Zion and at another location where there had been waiting lists of eager students. We are grateful for this addi-tional support from Dollar General and for the new classes that are possible.

Teaching offers many rewards. There are small, everyday things like those “light bulb” moments when a student suddenly understands a concept for the first time. We also enjoy seeing new students begin to relax once they realize they are in a place where

they will be treated with respect. We have both been surprised by how often students thank us for teaching them. We think it is a thrill to share in our stu-dents’ pride and joy as they learn new skills, see their test scores improve and accomplish things they weren’t sure they could do. And of course, there is really nothing comparable to hearing the joy in a student’s voice when he or she calls to say, “I passed the GED!

I passed!” We get tremendous satis-faction from helping students on this journey.

Some of our students want that GED just to be able to say that they did it, or to set a good example for their children. There is a husband and wife team cur-rently enrolled. They are very success-ful small-business owners. When asked why they were in GED class, they said that they wanted their kids to see how much they valued education.

Most of our students want the GED so they can get a better job or go to col-lege. We’ve had students go on to TSU, Nashville Tech and training programs in cosmetology, dental technology and medical records. One of our current students wants to go to culinary school. No matter what they end up doing next, obtaining the GED takes a huge weight off their shoulders and provides a source of great pride that they will carry with them.

Thank you, Mt. Zion, for hosting YWCA GED classes for adults who want to improve their lives. If you or someone you know wants to enroll in classes, call 269-9922, ext. 252.

Mt. Zion GED teachers

We’ve had students go on to TSU, Nashville Tech and training programs in cosmetology, dental technology and medical records.


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Brian Williams competes in Subway Get Fit Challenge On Christmas Day, as

we celebrated the birth of Jesus Christ, I experienced a rebirth within myself. I re-dedicated my life spiritu-ally, physically and mentally, which is parallel to the vision of Mt. Zion, “Healing the House in 2011.”

During the holiday, I watched a WSMV Channel 4 commercial announc-ing the Subway Get Fit Challenge. I was highly motivated to apply for the challenge because I expe-

rienced a renewal in my spirit. As I prayed about the contest, I discussed this awesome opportunity with my wife, Jackie. She gave me her full support, so I decided to go for it! Shortly thereafter, WSMV Channel 4 contacted me, and I learned that I was one of 20 contestants competing in the chal-lenge. My overall goal is not so much focused on winning but on developing a regular exercise regime.


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A Georgia Peach from Albany, Yolanda Robinson Elston is the daugh-ter of Bobby and Flora Robinson. She is married to William Elston. Yolanda graduated Summa Cum Laude at Tennessee State University and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech, Communication and Theatre. While she attended TSU, she was a Miss Tennessee State University recipient.

Bishop Walker’s series Breaking the Cycle resonated with Yolanda and gave her the reassurance she needed to take a HUGE leap of faith to pursue her calling. The leap has taken her all the way to the Big Apple. That’s right, New York City!

As a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Yolanda faithfully served the Bridge Ministry, the Welcome Ministry and spent many hours volunteering

with Mt. Zion Media to deliver the morning announcements. She also served the Worship Music & Arts Ministry with her jubilant spirit in the choir and as the host/emcee of Fifth Fridays.

Yolanda will be attending acting school in New York, and her ultimate goal is to become a broadcast jour-nalist. Yolanda says she “continues to pray for strategic connections and God’s guidance as she embarks upon her new journey.”

A quote that defines and speaks to her journey is simply this:

“There are few seekers of the hero’s quest. The oceans are vast and boats small. Most hear the call and remain on the shore, wishing they dared set sail. Yet, some cast off to unforeseen shores and then return

home, profoundly transformed carry-ing this: If one is willing to risk it all, one stands a chance to gain every-thing.” -Author Unknown

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Yolanda Robinson Elston setting sail


by Denise Farrell

Under the umbrella of Community Enhancement Centers is a fran-chise program, Midnight Basket-

ball League/Program, Inc. (MBLP, Inc.), Nashville Chapter. The new season tipped off in September 2010. Friday, November 19, 2010, ended its Inaugural Season with the championship game @ Midnight!

With basketball as its “hook” to reel in high-risk youth and young adults, the Midnight Basketball League/Program, Inc. is an educational, crime prevention program designed to help young males be productive citizens in the community.

Although sports, as a whole, are used to attract a targeted audience, contingencies are applied as the participants must attend a series of educational awareness sessions before “hitting the hardwood,” i.e. Health & Wellness, Leadership Empowerment, High School Diploma/GED and Employ-ment Preparation. No workshop, no jumpshot!

Academically, our focus is centered on Economic Development. The areas of basic finance are not as strong, particu-larly with our targeted group. Modeled after the MBLP’s in the Western Regions, the program provides recreational activity as a link to connect to outreach youth and young adults.

This program is designed for young adults in the Metro-Nashville communi-ties (ages 18-24). One of the greatest benefits of the program is the opportunity for young adults to change their current situations. By offering scholarships to trade schools and community colleges, these young adults have a chance to move ahead with their lives.

The Metro-Nashville community has

provided tremendous support in an effort to make this program a success. First Baptist Church-Downtown Nashville has been extremely generous in provid-ing space for the programs, workshops and games. Lil Cee’s Restaurant-East Nashville provides home-cooked meals for the weekly volunteers. MBLP has a partnership with Fisk University’s Health & Wellness Program that allows us to strategically build relationships on a col-lege campus.

To have continuous success, the pro-gram needs the entire community and beyond to pitch in, as crime affects all, regardless of your zip code. Our next FUNdraiser is the 4th Annual “Who’s Got Next?” Youth & Adult Basketball Tournament, June 10 – 12, at USBA in Cool Springs. We emphasize FUNd-raisers because they not only assist in keeping our program financially ongoing, but they also allow support-ers to have FUN while joining us! The

atmosphere is family-oriented and FUN for all ages!

In only three years, “Who’s Got Next?” is compared to other quality, long-running tournaments because we feature several great athletes from state to state! We include future, current and former pro-fessionals from the NBA, ABA, CBA, Streetball and more! Returning partici-pants include Penny Hardaway (former Orlando Magic), Thaddeus Young (Philadelphia 76ers), Cedric Henderson (former Cleveland Cavaliers), Corey Brewer (Minnesota Timberwolves), Brandan Wright (Golden State Warriors), Fred Smith (former Harlem Globetrot-ters), Trenton Hassell (New Jersey Nets) and others.

For additional information about reg-istration or to help support the Midnight Basketball League/Program, please contact Executive Director Denise Farrell at (615) 593-7189 or visit the website at www.jseworld.org.

mIDNIGhT BAsKeTBALL is not just about “hitting the hardwood”

A war against crime, violence and drugs

Midnight Basketball League/Program, Inc. is an educational, crime pre-vention program designed to help young males be productive citizens in the community. Basketball is the “hook.”


Y ou may be familiar with the Pulitzer Prize award-winning novel

All The King’s Men, a novel about the rise and fall of poli-tician Willie Stark. The novel is about an ordinary man run-ning for the position of county treasurer. Willie Stark is an honest, brave and well-spoken man who is intimidated by the local politicians. In the story, Stark looses the race for trea-surer but later makes his way through law school, becoming an optimistic attorney who fights for what is right.

Almost 60 years later, a familiar storyline unfolded. Only this time, it’s not a novel. It’s a true story. This story is about Eric Capehart, a man with a past many would recognize as troubled. Eric’s past includes a lengthy record of disciplinary refer-rals throughout his teens. During his junior year, he was expelled from a Nash-ville high school because he was caught red handed sell-ing drugs to another student. Similar to Willie Stark, Eric Capehart was also known to be honest, brave and well-spoken.

In 2007, Eric competed for the title Mr. Tennessee. Eric wanted to travel throughout the state to fight for troubled teenage males. As fate would have it, Eric — similar to Willie Stark — lost his race for the title. However, God deposited a vision into Eric’s spirit.

Armed with a clear vision to birth an organization, Eric Capehart enrolled in gradu-

ate school to earn a Masters in Business Administration. During grad school, Eric began creating the frame-work for All The Kings Men (AKM), a non-profit that offers Christian-based community alternatives to juvenile detention and that offers social development for black boys. Since its incep-tion, AKM has helped over 80 boys steer clear of the ju-venile justice system. AKM has a 100 percent graduation rate and college acceptance of all high school-aged par-ticipants, a remarkable ac-complishment because all of the students enrolled in the program struggled academi-cally and socially.

Now four years later, stu-dent referrals to AKM have increased. Similarly, donors have also increased their giv-ing to support the vision of the non-profit.

Unequivocally, CEO Eric Capehart is uniquely quali-fied and appointed by God to lead AKM into its future.

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All The Kings Men sharing in activities during a hiking trip at Shelby Bottoms Greenway.


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When we met with the gentleman, he stated, “I have tried for three years now to get my child enrolled in your pre-school, and every time I call, you have a waiting list. I don’t know whom you know or what you know, but I do know it is working. I want to partner with you in opening another

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As construction began on our second location, we were approached by another financial team interested in investing in a third location. I am blessed to say that we accepted their offer, and I am currently working toward opening a third center. Every day, I thank God for giving me a vision, and I pray our testimony will inspire others. We are blessed to have the manifestation of His promise come to pass in our lives. 2 Corinthians 5:7 (NIV), states “For we live by faith, not by sight.” With God’s favor, you can achieve your vision, even during difficult times.

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