"I accepted Christ as an adult (age25), 1983 at a Rich Wilkerson Youth Crusade in San Jose, CA. My girlfriend brought me (now wife of 15 years and supermom of our 3 kids) Grew in maturity and life experience, with our family and 3 years ago, moved out of Silicon Valley to the High Sierras of Nevada. (about 20 minutes from Lake Tahoe) Joined a new startup church (baptist) on launch Sunday in Feb. 98, launched martial arts outreach Jan 99 with Pastor John Jackson's enthusiastic support. 145 registered students now (8-99) with about 60 regularly attending twice weekly classes at the church. 3000 ft training facility. God's really blessed the program and we're growing rapidly. Largely unchurched community, so the martial arts have been a great draw and opportunity for evangelism. I would be more than happy to share the proposal format with any interested instructor as to launching this type of outreach. We don't charge tuition, but ask for $10 a month for the lease expense offset and $10-$20 for belt tests (belt cost & certificates) God blessed me with a successful business, so it allows me to do this for Him."