Weekly Scripture
1 Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have[a] peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
Roman 5:1
We feel blessed that God has led you this day to our site and wish to extend to you and your family an invitation to join us in spirit filled worship lifting up the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.
We are a non-denominational teaching ministry with a community focus. We teach and preach the unfiltrated Word of God believing in the great commission of saving the lost.
Come be blessed by the teachings of Pastor,
Larry N. Boldin and 1st Lady Jenett Boldin as
we worship:
Humble before the Lord
Obedient to the Lord
Mature in the Lord
Enthusiastic about the Lord
CHURCH HISTORY
Founded by Rev Larry N. Boldin, Rev Elijah Valley and Evangelist Michelle Edwards.
The First meeting was scheduled to be at the home of Rev Boldin, however; due to the overwhelming number of people expressing a desire to attend, the ministers worked diligently to find a more suitable location.
The location decided upon was the Chester Pruitt Community Center in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
The first service was held September 15, 1996; with Rev Boldin as Pastor and Rev Valley & Evangelist Edwards as assistant pastors.
After two and one half years in the Community Center, God blessed our faithfulness and we moved to our first church building located at 312 Pelham Road on March 28, 1999.
In three short years, we were blessed to grow to more than 200 families. God blessed our faithfulness once again and allowed us to relocated to our present location, "Big Blue" at 24 Bass Avenue SW.
Our current membership stands at over 650.
VISION
Being led by the Holy Spirit, we diligently endeavor to minister to the needs of the people whether spiritual, personal, emotional. parental, vocational, physical social, entrepreneurial, cultural or economical. Thereby creating a Holistic Zone.
Our desire is to make a significant difference for Christ in the community where God has called us to serve.
The Pastor believes God will be pleased with Striving if we continue to humble ourselves, be obedient to His Word, and faithfully follow Christs instruction to do for the least of these that are amongst us.
Gods blessings are upon us and He opens doors that no man can close.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
A Spirit-filled Life, separated from the world and perfecting Holiness in the fear of God (1 Corinthians 1:2-14; 2 Corinthians 6:14; 7:1; Ephesians 5:18-21). In the healing of the body by divine power (Acts 4:30; Romans 8:11; 1 Corinthians 12:9; James 5:14).
In the table of the Lord, commonly called the Holy communion or the Lord's Supper, for believers
(1 Corinthians 11:28-32; Matthew 26:26-28).
That there is one true universal church, made up of genuine believers. This one universal church is also composed of many local churches in given localities. These churches are under the sovereign headship of the Lord Jesus Christ, exercising autonomous government under him, administering all its local affairs and ministry, as well as propagation of the gospel (Acts 15:22; Matthew 16:18; 18:15-20).
Every soul should be subject to governing authorities, for there is no authority except from God and God appoints the authority that exists. We declare our loyalty to our government and its leaders and will assist in every way possible consistent with our faith, in scripture, as Christian citizens (Romans 13).
Sunday Schedule :
7:00 am Intercessory Prayer
8:30 am Perfecting Class
8:30 am Contemporary Issues
8:30 am Warrior Development
8:30 am Sunday Click
8:30 am Ministerial Development
10:00 am Sunday Worship Service
01:00 pm Teen Talk (2nd Sunday)
Wednesday Schedule :
5:30 pm Youth Dinner
5:30 pm Tutoring
6:00 pm Mid Week Service
6:00 pm Youth Ministries
Thursday Schedule:
6:00 pm New Member Orientation
S4P Administration Office
Some updates/reminders/info:
2012 The Year of Great Grace! Here's a couple notes & a quick survey.
Prayers: the Simmons & Fearson Families: Chris' Grandmother & CC's Uncle passed.
Please check out the calendar for these and other events -
12 Jan, 8am - Minister Fabian Thomas is speaker for Hurlburt Field's MLK Program _ the HFLD Chapel. Come out and support.
21 Jan, 9am - The School District will host a forum for parents & students that have had some challenges with FCAT - anyone interested in possibly being an liaison between the school and a child--please attend.
23 Jan - Leadership Meeting with Pastor 6-7pm; then _ 7pm we'll have a Hospice brief--Open to the Community.
Quick Survey: Pastor has inquired about the usefulness of the weekly bulletin. If you'd miss it; give me a shout back.
Dedicated to the great commission of saving the lost.
Core Value Scripture: 1st Cor 1:10 Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no division among you...
Ministry Opportunities:
Pastor, Larry N. Boldin
Was born in Montgomery, Alabama on November 7, 1953. At an early age he confessed Christ and was baptized at Beulah Baptist Church by Rev. W.F. Alford. He attended school at Booker T. Washington through his 11th grade year and graduated from Sidney Lanier High School in 1971.
Shortly after graduation from high school he joined the United States Air Force where he faithfully served God and his country for 28 years, retiring as a Chief Master Sergeant. During his military career, he led many people, and managed many Air Force projects valuing millions of dollars. Pastor Boldin was extremely active in the military chapel systems. He was ordained a deacon in 1984 at Torrejon AB Spain where he taught bible study and delivered inspirational messages at Friday night Worship Services. He later moved to Ramstein AB Germany where he taught bible study and led the Mens Fellowship. On June 7, 1992 he was licensed to preach the Gospel at the Vogelweh Gospel Service in Ramstein Germany. Pastor Boldin also coached the Ramstein Air Base football team to numerous championships during his tenure.
Upon his return to the United States in 1993 to Hurlburt Field AFB, Fort Walton Beach, FL, he worked at Headquarters Air Force Special Operations Command as the command and control chief enlisted manager. He also went to work for the Lord in the base chapel where he assisted the head chaplain with the Gospel service, taught bible study and was president of the Protestant Parish Council. He was ordained to preach the Gospel on June 24, 1995 at Evelenar Baptist Church in Crestview, FL.
In Sept 1996, he co-founded Striving for Perfection Ministries and assumed duties as the Pastor with a vision for a Christ-centered, interdenominational church of Christian believers committed to a life-long pursuit of perfection. Perfection in a sense of striving to be mature and complete in Christ; not majoring on the minor issues that divide the Body of Christ. The first service was held with approximately fifty-six people in attendance. Since that time God has shown great favor toward the ministry. They have gone from worshipping in a recreation center to a new 18,000 square foot facility and a membership of over 700. The ministry has created a Community Development Corporation under the church to assist in carrying out the vision to create a Holistic Zone. A place where Gods people can have their needs met, whether spiritual, personal, emotional, vocational, parental, physical, social, entrepreneurial, cultural or economical. The ministry birthed A Royal Generation Development of Kings and Queens, a 501(C)(3) community youth program committed to developing a generation of youth in this community, empowered to make a positive difference in any community.
Pastor Boldin is an anointed teacher of the Word who believes that we must be humble before the Lord, obedient to the Lord, mature in the Lord, and enthusiastic about the Lord. He is a man of integrity who truly loves the Lord with all his heart, with all his soul, with all his mind and with all his strength.
Pastor Boldin is an active leader in the community. He is a member of the Board of Directors for Workforce Development Board of Okaloosa and Walton Counties; serves as Vice-President of the Academic Excellence Society; and he is a mentor in the Okaloosa County School System.
He has been married 35 years to his high school sweetheart; Jenett (Douglas) Boldin of Montgomery, Alabama and they have three lovely daughters, Felita, LeQuanda, and Candace. They have one grandson, Elijah (EJ).
De Andre Latham (Min. of Operations in Transition), 850 862-3899 Ext 106
Born in Tuscaloosa Alabama; his secular education began in the Alabama public school system. Minister Latham graduated from Tuscaloosa High School in 1982. He is currently attending classes with Troy University where he is pursuing an Associate degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor degree in Counseling.
He received salvation while serving overseas in the United States Air Force.
On February 26 1994, he was ordained as a Deacon at Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, Wangford Fen England by Pastor Gary Stewart. On March 1995, he was license to preach the gospel by Pastor Deborah Chambliss.
Minister Latham has served the body of Christ in numerous areas to include the Ministry of Helps, Sunday school teacher, Soul Winning Action Team Leader, Media Team leader, and Superintendent of Church Operations.
On March 4th 2001 he was ordained to the office of Minister by Pastor Larry Boldin of Striving for Perfection ministries, Fort Walton Beach Florida. On 7 June 2007 he was ordained to the Office of Elder by Bishop Terrence Wesley Carr of United International Christian Faith Center, Okinawa Japan.
Minister Latham has a passion for Christ. He proudly serves as a minister at Striving for Perfection Ministries in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
Minister Latham is married to the former Elizabeth Niedo of Calbayog City, Philippines. They have two children Andrea and Anthony, and one granddaughter, Makaila.
Lin A. Mack, Minister of Outreach &
S4P Synergy Inc. Chairman (850) 862-3899 Ext 107
Minister Lin A. Mack was born in Orangeburg, South Carolina on June 2, 1959. He moved to New York City in 1967 and graduated from Aviation High in Queens N.Y. in 1977. After graduation he attended the United States Air Force Academy and graduated in 1982. He completed Undergraduate Helicopter Pilot training in 1983 and subsequently flew the UH-1N and MH-53J/M helicopters. He retired after 21 years of active duty service with over 3,500 flight hours.
On August 17, 1999 under the pastoral care of Pastor Larry N. Boldin, of Striving for Perfection Ministries, he accepted the Call to Preach the Gospel. He currently serves on the staff of Striving for Perfection Ministries as Minister of Outreach as well as the Chairman of their Community Development Corporation, S4P Synergy Incorporation.
His civic duties include serving as a Commissioner on the FWB Housing Authority Board and as an advisor on the Eleanor J. Johnson Youth Center Board Advisory Board. Lin A. Mack is married to Jackie and they have two children, Marcus and Kayla.
Linda Johnson, Church Support Manager (850 862-3899, Ext 105)
Directs and coordinates all church support department activities.
Directs supervision of the Financial Advisory Committee, the Admin Asst, and other administrative volunteers for smooth and effective coordination.
Serves as the information center concerning church activities.
Serves as Church Procurement Agent
Serves as Church Secretary
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Coordinates activities of clerical and volunteer personnel and workers in the admin and Finance departments. Provides work direction, resolves problems, prepares schedules, and sets deadlines to ensure timely completion of work.
Analyzes and organizes office operations and procedures [bookkeeping, payroll preparation, correspondence, filing, requisition of supplies]
Evaluates office production, revise procedures, or devises new forms to improve efficiency of workflow.
Establishes uniform correspondence procedures and style practices.
Formulates procedures for systematic retention, protection, retrieval, transfer, and disposal of records.
Plans office layouts and initiates cost reduction programs.
Reviews clerical and personnel records to ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness.
Prepares activities reports for guidance of management.
Acts as Church Secretary:
Provides first-line, executive secretarial support to the Pastor and administrative support to other department heads.
Coordinates the Pastors calendar and daily activities to include scheduling appointments and visits.
Attends and records minutes in every meeting called by the Pastor.
Receives and directs incoming calls as appropriate, taking care to provide detailed messages for staff use.
Greets visitors and guests, answers questions and disseminates information during normal business hours.
Provides written communication. Types correspondence, agenda, minutes, reports, and rosters for the Pastors approval. Receives reports, memos, letters, documents, and mail, and directs these written material to appropriate departments or individuals.
Handles design, preparation, and duplication of all newsletters, brochures, and bulletins for church use. Prepares weekly newsletter and bulletins for the Pastors review and approval. Designs and develops programs for church functions, as needed. Assists with mass producing each to meet Sunday Service or other departmental deadlines.
Ensures birthday, anniversary, new baby, bereavement and hospital visit cards are prepared and mailed to members in a timely manner.
Maintains the church library. Orders reference material as directed by the Pastor. Maintains a sign-out log for borrowed material.
Maintains office equipment. Schedules routine maintenance, performs minor maintenance as appropriate in compliance with existing contracts.
Assists in maintaining schedule for classrooms and sanctuary. Deconflicts schedule as necessary.
Coordinates with department heads concerning Pastor directed reports and suspenses.
Maintains Churchs administrative database, files and correspondence. Personal, individual, and family files, financial contributions, letters, and archives. Establishes appropriate safeguards to ensure privacy and confidentiality are maintained.
Schedules Baptisms at the YMCA. Schedules Baptism Classes, Orientation classes, weddings counseling, weddings, baby dedications, licensing and ordination ceremonies and ensures appropriate certificates are prepared and available at each.
Assist in purchasing church supplies to include those requested by other departments.
Ensure Marquee statements are approved by Pastor and posted weekly.
Other duties/tasks as assigned by the Pastor.
Yvette Torry - Community Outreach Coordinator (850) 362-6977
The Community Outreach Coordinator for S4P Synergy, Inc. works closely with the Chairperson to carry out varied and important duties within the areas of outreach and information services, thus helping to build a strong network of supportive services and programs for our clients.
Job assignments include:
Conduct interview and information verification for funds distribution to clients
Administrative duties as needed, such as data entry, answers multi-line phone, maintains e-mail correspondence, filing data, etc.
Teaching and leading one-time or on-going mentoring classes and workshops
Represents Striving for Perfection as the outreach arm to develop partnerships with various community agencies and businesses to encourage program participation and sponsorships
Assistance with publicity and mailings
Set up and breakdown of events
Ordering and coordination of serving refreshments at events
Reproduction of flyers and other informational material
Tracks clients in Charity Tracker
Tracks clients in HMIS
Helps prepare grant activities/proposals and/other extensive research projects
Prepares monthly financial reports/slide presentations
Performs bookkeeping functions
Uses Peachtree data system
Attends community-based meetings as needed
Participates in conferences, training sessions and meetings relating to areas of assigned responsibility
Emergency Operations Center Point of Distribution & VOAD (assist Chairman as needed)
Tracks volunteer hours and directs various activities
Order supplies and equipment as needed
Order/Monitors monthly USDA mass food distribution
Distribute USDA food on a daily as needed basis
Serve and visit guest on a weekly basis in Soup Kitchen
Wyletha Thompson , Church Finance & Accounting (850 862-3899, Ext 102)
Responsible for performing accounting/bookkeeping duties. Accounts for all receipts (tithes and offering, etc) of the ministry utilizing GAP (generally acceptable accounting procedures). Prepares all financial reports.
Assists with administrative and procurement functions associated and provides administrative support to other department heads as directed by the Church Support Manager.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS FINANCIAL ASSOCIATE
Ensure church financial accounting matters are accurate and timely, working closely with the Treasurer.
Advises FAC of monthly/routine financial needs; ensuring bills of the corporation are paid on-time.
Makes weekly bank deposits, and reconciles all accounts on a monthly basis.
Engages financial institutions to secure Certificates of Deposits, and to alleviate any discrepancies found during the monthly reconciliation process.
Provides monthly financial charts/graphs and reports to the Advisory Board and completes reports and financial statements upon request or by established reporting dates.
Maintains continuity/procedural/reporting guidelines.
Prepares individual member contribution statements on an annual or as requested basis.
Provides audit assistance and preparation when requested.
Assists auxiliary agencies (RGD, S4P Synergy) with financial accounting when requested.
Maintain office procedures manual as they pertain to finance, updating as necessary.
DONATIONS:
Tune in every Sunday for a live webcast of our services beginning at 10:00am; featuring the spiritual teachings of Pastor, Larry N. and 1st Lady Jenett Boldin.
If this ministry has been a blessing and you would like to be a blessing; your "Donation" is greatly appreciated.
Donations can be sent to "Striving for Perfection Ministries, 24 Bass Avenue SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL. 32548
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Mission Statement
Vision
To see Striving for Perfection Ministries and the surrounding community impacted for Jesus Christ through age appropriate religious education and programs.
Mission
To present a challenging and engaging curriculum with measurable objectives that lead children on the adventure of receiving Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, serving Him in their relationships within the church and community.
Values
Our labor will demonstrate steadfast commitment to Jesus Christ and His Word through Integrity, Serving, Teamwork and Excellence.
Serving
We will model Jesus' example of serving when it comes to our children---tirelessly.
Teamwork
We will express our unity in Christ in all our attitudes willing to fill in whenever and wherever necessary.
Wednesday Night Calendar
Snack/Dinner:
Every Wednesday Night at 5:30pm - 6:00pm in the fellowship hall.
Youth Service:
Every Wednesday Night at 6:00pm . From ages 5 and up.
Tutoring/Study Room:
Every Wednesaday Night at 6:00pm. Come prepare with your school materials.
Teen Ministry - Information for Parents
Youth Parent Meetings - get all the information you need to stay connected with the Teen Ministry. Meetings are held quarterly.
Youth Helper - Interested in helping but are not able to make a permanent commitment? Let us know. For more information on being a youth helper contact Geanette Grice at 850 862-3899.
Take a Step beyond your comfort zone and get involved.
Striving For Perfection Ministries
Reading Recognition Program
Objective:
To have an objective system of measurement fo youth members, youth leaders, parents and mentors to recognize outstanding efforts in Reading during the given grade reporting period.
Scope:
This program will apply to all Youth Members of Striving for Perfection Ministries in Elementary, Middle, and High School. Members will receive 20 Reading List Mastery Points for each book read and by turning the form below. The form may be turned in to a Youth Teacher, Youth Leader or the Minister of Operations (Minister Jerry Jones).
Reading Recogniton Form
Click Here
A Royal Generation Development
of
Kings and Queens, Inc.
A ROYAL GENERATION DEVELOPMENT is a non-profit 501(C)(3) community youth program. The program operates under the direction of a volunteer staff and four primary coordinators for day-to-day business.
Mission Statement:
A ROYAL GENERATION DEVELOPMENT is open to all youth in grades six-twelve. We are committed to harvesting, inspiring and developing a generation of youth in this community to be successful adults empowered to make positive difference in any have community. "We believe if they are treated like Royalty, they will act like Royalty."
We are dedicated to focusing on the real isssues today's youth encounter with life applications based lessons and experiences. Our aim is to prepare participants to face the challenges of adulthood throught committed mentoring and tutoring .
Meetings
A ROYAL GENERATION DEVELOPMENT will hold monthly meeting. The meeting agenda will resemble the following format.
Saturdays
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Teen of the Month
Recognizing xx for outstanding spiritual leadership, academic performance in the classroom, community service, and setting a Christian example at H.O.M.E. - Humble before the Lord, Obedient to the Lord, Mature in the Lord, and Enthusiastic about the Lord.
Parents:
Grade/Performance:
School:
Sports:
Social Activities:
S4P Youth Sports Community
Choctaw Indians are in the News!
S4P Youth Academic Performance
UNDER CONSTRUCTION...
LEADER OF THE DAY (LOD)
October 2011
Youth News Letter
Upcoming Events
Stay up-to-date with S4P's Social Connection. Here you can read the latest posting to our Facebook Wall and Twitter. This is your complete resource to stay engaged.
This page is read only...but you are more than welcome to follow the links to our social network pages and add comments about the ministry.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT.
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
Main office :
24 Bass Avenue SW, Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548
Phone: 1-850-862-3899
Fax: 1 (850) 833-3005
Church Administration/Support :
POC: Linda Johnson
Phone: 1-850-862-3899, Ext 105
Emergency Contacts :
DeAndre Latham 797-8683
Lin Mack 259-1712
Yvette Torry 259-1140
S4P Synergy 362-6977
Wyletha Thompson 855-9984, Linda Johnson 259-7564
