Ray Robinson Ministries is a secular model that bridges the barriers between traditional religious activity outreach and secular social services assistance. The underlying purpose of Ray Robinson Ministries is to help non-profits develop a strategy and plan to find alternative sources of revenues to fund their social programs by specifically taking advantage of programs that are supported by the Faith Based Initiative programs. Our consultants will provide a structured program custom tailored to help guide your church leadership in understanding and implementing your own local Faith Based Initiative programs.

Grants & Endowments

We can custom design programs to center around several different grant funded areas. Our current focus is centered on the following areas:
• General Training / Computer lab/Education
• Child Abuse Educational and Support Services
• Engineering, Science, Math Initiative
• Training & Empowerment
• Computer Training
• Personal Empowerment & Enrichment Classes
• Recreational/Social Activities
• Health & Nutrition Services

Seminars/Lectures & Consulting Services

Our speakers understand the needs of the Faith Based community. Specializing in
Non-profit programs are topics include:
• Taking advantage of grants & external funding opportunities
• Working with foundations
• How to structure programs for HUD funding
• Business development and/or strategic alliances opportunities.
• Business models to take advantage of potential retail and/or commercial property
• endeavors and business start-ups within the congregation.

Church Construction Seminars

We show your committee how to save thousands before you talk with an architect.
• 21 Steps to a successful project
• Educating your Building Committee
• Before Construction Starts
• What, When, Where?
• Avoiding Costly Building Mistakes
• Twenty Steps to a successful project

Individual & Corporate coaching services

What's Coaching? Simply put... coaching is a one-on-one, professional relationship where you get the specific kind of support you need to create a new result - faster and easier than if attempted on your own. Business all across the nation are tapping into the potential that coaching can offer. New to the church world, Pastors and church leaders are prime candidates for the coaching experience. Utilizing our combined strengths and experience, we would focus our attention on the following areas:
• Leadership Coaching
• Staff/Administration Coaching
• Presentation Skills Coaching
• Productivity Coaching
• Pastoral Personal/Life Coaching

We have experience in the following services:
• HUD Funding for Non-Profits Grants
• Private, Corporate & Governmental Grant writing & submission

• Working with Foundations
• Foundational Funding & Endowments

• Media & your Ministry
• How to Use Media to grow your organization

• Construction & Development
• “21 Steps to a successful project”

• Help and Assistance for your Building committee that can save thousands of Dollars

• Church & Campus Construction
• Retail/Commercial Land Development

• Business Opportunities in the Congregation
• Business & Your Church
• Business Start-ups within the church
• Partnering for Revenue
• Family Business Opportunities
 
Our Experience:
Ray Robinson—Serving for many years as president of American Church Builders, Ray has successfully helped hundreds of churches with their building needs. He has extensive expertise in both corporate and church management, His skills also include estimating and construction management services to the construction industry. His bachelor’s degree in Theology coupled with over twenty–five years of full time ministry has assisted him in understanding the unique requirements necessary for a successful construction project. His seminar series “20 Steps to a Successful Project” has helped pastors nationwide avoid the pitfalls associated with church construction. As partner in The Powerplant, a full service Multimedia Studio in Columbus, Ohio, Ray has extensive Multimedia and marketing experience. His show “Changing Directions” is broadcast weekly in the Columbus area. Ray currently serves as President of the Life & Empowerment Development Center and as the Senior Pastor of Christ Community Church in Westerville, Ohio. Leading a group of just twelve people to a thriving congregation of several hundred in just over three years is testimony to his ability in the real world of day-to-day ministry.