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Jonathan McReynolds Is Giving Away $5K to Students!

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7 years ago

July 1, 2017

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July is off to a great start for College students this year, and Jonathan McReynolds is making it happen! Starting today through August 1st Jonathan McReynolds is offering $5k to two College students for a second year through his nonprofit organization Elihu Nation! The qualifications are easy. You must currently be enrolled in college as either a junior, senior or as a graduate student. The application includes 3 easy questions that can be answered in 300 words or less. If you can answer questions about your story, your passions, and your goals then this should be easy!

What are they looking for in a winner? They’re looking for someone who has the desire to use their gifts, knowledge and skill sets to impact the world with the hope of Christ in a fresh way. If you can’t sing, don’t worry. You don’t have to be an artist to win! You just need to have passion and a vision to impact the Kingdom and your local church. Remember, the Elihu Nation team will choose a winner based on your answers, so give some thought into how to show them why you should be the winner!

In a previous interview with JET Magazine, Jonathan spoke more about what they are looking for when choosing a winner…

“Scholarships will be for anyone who is looking to directly use their gifts and their education for the purposes of the Kingdom and the local church. That’s what I was doing while I was in college. Maybe I didn’t know what I was doing in the beginning, but by junior/senior year, I knew that this was the Kingdom I wanted to represent. I want people who are in college trying to figure things out, and who may be asking “Does anybody care that we’re here, and that we’re trying to bring something new to gospel music or something fresh to the church? We want to let them know that we are. Elihu Nation sees them, and we care.” – Jonathan McReynolds

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Jonathan was inspired to begin Elihu Nation during his time in Grad school at Moody Bible Institute where he focused on Biblical Studies. At the launching party of his nonprofit, McReynolds explained to us the moment he was inspired to start Elihu Nation in this quote:

“I was studying for an assignment in college for my master’s degree in Biblical Studies. We were studying Job among other books in the old testament and literally when I read Job 32:9, I stopped! It says, “It is not only the old who are wise, not only the aged who understand what is right.” The writer goes on for a few chapters declaring what he believed about God and what he believed about Job’s situation. I thought it was amazing! Being someone who is young, I have always felt like I had something to say, but I didn’t always feel free enough to say it. So I got very excited when reading this verse and about Elihu’s overall response to Job! There’s so much at this point in my life that has been pinned up! So many questions, so many things to say, so many approaches to life, and suggestions that I have now that I didn’t feel free enough to say.

I realized at that moment that not only am I feeling like this, but there are a lot of young people from all around the world who may be thinking to themselves, “No one talks to us. No one listens to us…” They care about our contribution to church, they care about our talent and our tithes. But, they don’t actually care about us or what we know and think about this Christian life. So over time, the idea of Elihu Nation started to grow and evolve. I didn’t know what I wanted to do with it at first. I just knew that Elihu was a very intriguing character, and I knew that a lot of people feel just like him. The question I was asking myself was, how can I introduce this guy as a way to empower young people to not just be young people – but to actually rise above what maybe society and even church tells them they can be and do? That’s what this organization is all about! It’s about celebrating, promoting and creating young seekers and carriers of Godly wisdom.”

View The 2016 Winners Below:

Learn more about Elihu Nation at www.elihunation.org

We are all here for anyone who is looking to empower young people! We give a huge salute to Jonathan for not only doing this through his music but through this nonprofit as well! If you’re a college student who could benefit from this opportunity, click here to sign up today! Elihu Nation is ready to support you and your pursuits!
Visit www.elihunation.org to learn more about this opportunity and the organization as a whole.

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New Music Collective “Prodigal Songs” Releases Debut Single “Jordan”

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8 months ago

September 13, 2023

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Prodigal Songs is a new collective based in Portland, Oregon. The team consists of a diverse group of rappers and singers who have come together under the same mission: “To help guide the way back to God”…

This first release from this Pacific Northwest collective is called “Jordan”. Featuring vocals from Portland-born singer/song writer @k.pax.music & Hip Hop artist Meech Rhodes. This song tells a story of redemption over melodic hip hop beats produced by the group’s Founder Ausdin Lemmons.

Check out the message below from this team:
“The rhymes and melodies woven into our music serve as narratives, reminding us that we all have experienced moments of wandering. Yet, the journey to rediscovering God is always open.”

It is clear that the Prodigal Songs Collective has a clear message regarding the mission for their music that they want to convey to anyone who feels lost. With their first single already being received so well by fans, we know that this is only the beginning for them! We’re excited to hear what comes next from this collective!

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Award Winning Artist KB Talks Faith, Values & Misconceptions on Good Morning America

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9 months ago

August 15, 2023

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Multi-award winning hip hop artist, critically acclaimed author and podcast host KB recently appeared on Good Morning America’s GMA3 ‘Faith Friday’ segment. During his time on the show, he announced his debut book, Dangerous Jesus: Why the Only Thing More Risky than Getting Jesus Right is Getting Jesus Wrong. He also spoke about his coming album His Glory Alone II. While sharing about both projects, he shared about faith, values and the misconceptions of both faith and Jesus.

Watch Clip From KB’s Good Morning America Appearance

This national broadcast appearance released just before the release of KB’s fifth studio album release His Glory Alone II, that drops on August 11, just one day after he kicks off the Summer Worship Nights arena tour with tourmates Phil Wickham and Brandon Lake.

His Glory Alone II will feature 16 tracks infusing the sounds of hip hop, gospel, afro-beats, and soul with a few worshipful ballads in between. Serving as the Part 2 to his previous record released in 2020, KB partnered up with producers WEARETHEGOOD, Scootie Wop and Cardec Drums to deliver a full length project that expresses the infiniteness of God. Additionally, KB peels back the layers of his own heart and journey, facing childhood trauma, abandonment, confusion and doubt with unapologetic transparency.

For more information on KB, Dangerous Jesus and His Glory Alone II, please visit www.whoiskb.com.

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GodKulture Is Bringing Christian Professionals Together Through New Sports Tournament

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12 months ago

May 15, 2023

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The Chicago Inter-Church Sports Tournament is a highly anticipated annual event organized by GodKulture. GodKulture is a new community in the Chicagoland area designed to help bring Churches together through fellowship. Their overall mission is to inspire Christian professionals to discover their purpose, develop their leadership skills, and grow their platforms while fostering unity and growth within local churches.

One of the staple events of this organization is their Inter-Church Sports Tournament. This tournament is an annual event that takes place each year on Memorial Day. This summer, 2023 marks the fifth year of this innovative event that brings churches and believers together to compete in various sports activities!

GodKulture Founder, Rotimi Kehinde shares the mission of their organization:

“Our vision for this event is to promote unity, fun, and fellowship among church members through healthy sports competitions. This year, we have an exciting lineup of games, including soccer, volleyball, video games, basketball, flag football, chess, ping pong, and many more. We believe these games will provide a fun and competitive environment and create opportunities for people to connect with each other and build lasting relationships.”

Celebrating the 5th year of this tournament, this year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever!

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4 Things You Should Know About GodKulture’s Inter-Church Sports Sports Tournament

#1) When and where

The Chicago Inter-Church Sports Tournament 2023 is always held on Memorial Day 2023. Many people spend this time at home or visiting friends. However, we believe that you can do a lot more on this special day.

This event seeks to bring together Christians and churches in Chicago together to enjoy fellowship and fun. Check below for the details of when and where this event will take place:

Date: May 29, 2023 (Memorial Day)

Venue: ComEd Recreation Center 434 South Loomis St. Chicago, IL 60608

Time: 9 am – 4 pm

#2) Activities To Expect

The Chicago Inter-Church Sports Tournament features several sports activities that are designed to foster unity, fellowship, and fun among Christians in the Chicago area. (The games begin at 11 am, the pre-game activities begin by 9 am.)

Soccer
Basketball
Ping Pong
Chess
Volley Ball
FIFA 23 (video games)
Fitness Training
Mini Golf

#3) Not Into Sports? Come to Network!

For those who may be concerned about not athletic enough to engage in sports, there will also be time for networking, prayers, worship, and a picnic.

This edition will feature a wide range of sports and activities, including basketball, volleyball, soccer, flag football, tug of war, and relay races. The CICSC provides an opportunity for participants to showcase their athletic abilities while also fostering a spirit of sportsmanship and unity among different churches. It also includes fun activities such as music, food, and games for spectators and participants.

#4) Volunteer Spots Are Available

The Chicago Inter-Church Sports Tournament is a big event! Because of this, they are always looking for volunteers to help the event run smoothly. If you are interested in volunteering, simply click this link to register as a volunteer.