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MENU OF 11 SEMINAR TOPICS.
YOUR CHOICE.
FACILITATED BY JOEL FREEMAN.
Dr. Joel Freeman is a
practical solutionist. No bull. No hype.
Each seminar or resource
listed below may be viewed as something that
benefits the congregation members and/or as a unique
open-registration event -- reaching out to the
community with a relevant event or resource that hits people
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SEMINAR
TITLES
THAT WILL RING BELLS
AT YOUR ORGANIZATION
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The Curiosity-Driven Life
Connecting Now With
Later
Diversity: The Value of Mutual Respect
All Stressed Out And Nobody To Choke
Enhancing Your Emotional Intelligence
A White Man's Journey Into Black History
When Strangling Someone Isn't An Option!
Dealing With People Who Drive You Crazy!®
If Nobody Loves You, Create The Demand!®
Lessons From Blades of Grass in a Concrete Jungle
IGNITE (or re-ignite) Your Entrepreneurial Passion!
How Your Personality Impacts Your Organization's
Success
When Emotional Intelligence, Blind Spots and Diversity Collide
The Mysterious Rosetta Stone: Cracking the Code to
Your Team's Success
Professional Bloodsuckers: Dealing With the People Who
Drain You of Your
Time,
Energy, and
Patience
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"How good and how pleasant it
is when brothers [and sisters] live together
in unity...For there the Lord bestows His blessing..."
Psalm 133:1-3
"...Carry each other's burden...each one should
carry his [and her] own load..." Galatians 6:1-5
"Do not think of yourself more highly than you
ought to think...in Christ we who are many form one body, and each
member belongs to all the others...Love must be sincere...Honor one
another above yourselves..."
Romans 12:1-10
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NOTE: Our primary
motivation is to add value to your organization. Let us show
you how. Below is an overview of 10 seminar topics and 3 "out-of-the-box"
resources for your organization. Please take the time to plow
through the content. There is a lot of information, but we
hope to make it worth your time and effort.
Take a look at the headlines and the read more
when the content is connects in such a way that you can see
the potential for biblically-based healing or encouragement at your church.
How can I help you with your mission -- addressing
some of the positive and negative pain points in your organization? -
Joel (410) 729.4011
email
Next steps? Check out the
FAQ and videos. And then feel free to contact me with any
questions:
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SOME
OF
DR.
FREEMAN'S
GENERAL
MARKET
CLIENTS
 
 
 
SEMINAR #1
(5 STAR FAVORITE--GREAT
OUTREACH TO YOUR COMMUNITY!):
an infusion of practical
leadership & followership wisdom
-- Dealing With People Who Drive You Crazy!"®
-- Half or full day seminar addressing:
teamwork, conflict resolution, enhanced
communication skills, mutual respect and emotional
intelligence. We all are different. Some of us are
thinkers, others are doers, some are passive, and still others
are aggressive. Most people come to work with pretty good
intentions, but we get on each other's nerves just by being
ourselves. In the every-day stress of the work environment,
the tiniest issues can escalate. And soon we are fighting
about the way we are fighting, instead of dealing with the
real issues. People do not respond to our intentions. They
respond to our behavior.
For Whom? This is an event filled with
practical, biblical wisdom. It can be customized for church
leadership teams, school faculty/staff/student development,
counselors, musicians, missionary groups, entrepreneurs, or marriage & family issues.
Excellent keynote topic for a conference. Great for men's or
women's groups.
Benefits: Participants will learn how to deal
with three areas of potential conflict, how to identify ten
thinking distortions and will also comprehend the value of the
Johari Window.
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SEMINAR #2
(A HUGE
FAVORITE WITH CLERGY & OTHER LEADERS):
Professional Bloodsuckers: Dealing With the People Who
Drain You of Your Time, Energy and Patience: If you have
occupied any position of leadership you will agree -- 1% of the
congregation can sometimes command and sustain the attention
of 99% of the congregation. Half day seminar with Dr. Freeman
(a professional counselor and former pastor of 18 years),
exploring the way certain needy people can drain the energy
and goodwill out of a church ministry leader…along with
strategies for setting healthy relational boundaries. Very
well-received at conferences for church leaders.
For Whom? This seminar is especially designed
for anyone in the people-helping profession -- pastors,
counselors, teachers, secretaries.
Benefits: Participants will better understand
how to set boundaries...and yet at the same time to understand
the true call of ministry that sometimes draws us to leave the
99 and go after the one sheep..
SEMINAR #3
(IN-DEPTH):
Your Organization's Vision, Mission, Core Values and
Code of Conduct"
-- Full day seminar (using many of the Molitor, Intl
principles) exploring the relevance of your
vision, mission, core values and code of conduct. So many
organizations have a Vision Statement that sits in a cheap
8x10 frame from Wal Mart -- gathering dust -- on a wall behind
a door. No one in the church really relates what they do
and how they do it -- to that statement. In many
(most?) organizations, the Vision Statement isn't worth the paper it's
printed on.
For Whom? This can be customized for any
organization interested in the way their Vision/Mission
Statement truly impacts the way they do things. A
business-like look at how the Kingdom of God can function in
greater faith and power -- and in an orderly manner.
Benefits: Participants will take an in depth
look at the way God has designed their particular group to
function. Each person will also understand how he or she fits
into the overall vision of the organization -- faithfully fulfilling their respective God-given
assignments.
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Everyone's tuned
in to Wii FM
(What's In It For Me).
The
Freeman Institute provides a personal, customized
approach that will make the training experience more
fun, memorable, and personally meaningful for everyone.
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SEMINAR #4
(POPULAR):
When Strangling Someone Isn't An Option!" --
We all deal with anger. Hot anger. Cold anger. Anger is
probably one of the most chameleon-like issues that Christians
don't like to confront. Kind of like trying to wrestle smoke
-- "I'm not angry. I'm just disappointed." The code
words we use (disappointed, depressed, frustrated, etc.) are
used to let others know that we aren't enraged about what has
happened.
The Bible states that we are to be angry and sin not. We are
not to let the sun go down on our anger.
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What does this mean and how do we implement
such principles in everyday life? -- especially when "Sister
Sandpaper" or "Brother Hammer" is clearly in the
wrong! Half or full day seminar addressing: emotional intelligence,
anger management, conflict resolution and
enhanced communication skills.
For Whom? This can be customized for people
seeking to better understand the biblical mandates regarding
anger. For anyone. Men's groups really love this one -- a
special emphasis on men and their emotions.
Benefits: Participants comprehend the way men
and women process their emotions differently. Everyone takes a
profile inventory that helps them realize how anger is sometimes used as
a tool to get restore something they value, like respect,
order or peace. Very informative. Very practical.
SEMINAR #5
(POPULAR):
How Your Personality Impacts Your Organization's Success"
-- Biblical characters had their own interests, quirks,
blind spots and so much more. Take a look at David, Jonah,
Peter, Aaron, Paul, Moses, and so many more. Some of the
stories that made it into the Holy Bible are so...well...human
-- so easy to relate to. This can wither be a half or full day seminar addressing: teamwork,
leadership and enhanced communication
skills.
A professional counselor explores the wide range of emotions
we deal with and how our emotions affect our leadership
styles.
For Whom? This can be customized for any team
that works with each other in a particular ministry or on a
specific project.
Benefits: Participants will take an in depth
look at the way God has designed them. Biblical characters are
better understood as individuals with certain personalities
used by God to faithfully fulfill their respective God-given
assignments.
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SEMINAR #6
(MUCH NEEDED):
Diversity: The Value of Mutual Respect --
The Bible is full of diversity. Jesus took great pains to let
us know the cultural and ethnic backgrounds of people -- Syro-Phoenician
woman, etc. In heaven there will be every tongue and nation
represented. God is a God of mission, with such a love for variety.
On earth is where things get a bit crazy! We all deal with
stereotypical thinking. How does the church want to address this?
Live in denial? Walk on egg around the topic? Or go straight at it
with an anti-eggshell approach that is filled with solid
information, humor, high risk and a curiosity-driven perspective? |
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Some futurists predict that by the year 2050 there will be no
clearly defined racial/cultural majority in the United States.
Demographic changes and shifting attitudes in the nation are
resulting in changes in the face of the church -- culture,
religion, gender, generation and other factors.
This is a matter that goes beyond basic awareness to concentrate on the
skills needed to face diversity in a responsible, effective
and fun-filled manner. Half or full day seminar addressing:
cross-cultural understanding,
diversity and communication.
For Whom?
This can be customized for churches
seeking to have more cultural diversity and/or cross-cultural
understanding in their congregations.
Benefits: Participants will understand the
layers of diversity (cultural, generational, gender, etc.)
that most every congregation already experiences and how to
better appreciate each other.
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SEMINAR #7
(POPULAR -- GREAT
OUTREACH TO YOUR COMMUNITY!):100,000
volts of entrepreneurial business intelligence
--
IGNITE (or re-ignite) Your Entrepreneurial Passion!
-- 25% inspiration and 75%
education.
According to the
Ewing
Marion Kauffman Foundation
(an organization that promotes entrepreneurship & education)
there are approximately 10 million Americans involved in
starting a new business at any given time. Many of these
entrepreneurs are Christians. As the author of an
intriguing book on this topic – with humor, personal
vulnerability and practical insights Freeman will share the
wisdom lessons learned from the ups and downs of his many
enterprises. Plus, he will show how your congregation can start
an entrepreneur club.
Half or full day seminar addressing: entrepreneurship, time
management, creativity, productivity and business
intelligence.
For Whom? This can be customized for churches
seeking to encourage the entrepreneurs in their congregation
and also to use the seminar as an outreach to draw people who
want to become more successful. |
Benefits: Participants will leave with their
heads pounding with new information and hearts pounding with a
new or renewed passion for the entrepreneurial journey. The
seminar is designed for anyone desiring to take an idea to the
marketplace. Anyone. Inventors, writers, musicians,
performers, speakers, film makers, and/or business enterprise
owners, etc. (youth or adults). (Review a more detailed list
of the benefits near bottom of page).
WHO MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN ONE OF
JOEL FREEMAN'S ENTREPRENEUR SEMINAR EVENTS?
EMAIL -- Contact Dr. Freeman if you want to host a region-wide
entrepreneur seminar in your community
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ENTREPRENEURIAL
CONNECTION with JOEL FREEMAN -- PART ONE
"LESSONS FROM A TRACTOR"
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SEMINAR #8
(POPULAR):
The Mysterious Rosetta Stone and it’s Impact on Biblical
Archaeology
-- Half day seminar. The Rosetta Stone. Anyone
with an interest in the fields of archaeology, cryptology,
writing, publishing, Egyptology, science, IT security, geology,
languages and/or translation work -- anyone involved in
unlocking mysteries -- immediately understands the significance
of this famous artifact. Found in Egypt on the West bank of the
Nile in 1799 by Napoleon's soldiers, it took 23 years to crack
the code to hieroglyphics -- which ultimately helped to unlock
the secrets to ancient Egypt and also the field of Biblical
Archaeology. Dr. Freeman will share some of the benefits of the
discovery of the Rosetta Stone to better understanding the
reliability of the Scriptures through the spade of Archaeology –
RosettaStoneReplicas.com
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For Whom? For anyone interested in Biblical
archaeology and the reliability of the Scriptures.
Benefits: Participants will understand the value
of the Rosetta Stone in helping to set the stage for the soft
science of archaeology to emerge in the mid-late 1800s.
SEMINAR #9
(STRESS MGMT):
All Stressed Out and No One To Choke
-- In this fast-paced era, stress hits all of us right between
the eyes. So much so that most of us are not comfortable with
silence. We have to have something on at all times -- radio,
TV, CD player, mp3 player and more. Yes, Biblical characters
dealt with stress. Imagine Kind David trying to run from Saul,
who was trying to kill him. Imagine Paul, blind for three days
after being knocked to the ground on the road to Damascus.
Imagine Ruth leaving Moab, after the death of her husband,
walking with Naomi to an uncertain future in Bethlehem-Judah. Half or full day seminar addressing:
stress management, emotional clarity, creativity
and respect.
For Whom? This can be customized for churches
seeking to develop more joy in serving the Lord, identifying
the bad kind of stress that saps energy, harms
relationships and fuels disillusionment.
Benefits: Participants will understand the
difference between good stress and bad stress and how stress
impacts the physical body.
SEMINAR #10
(*FAVORITE):
intriguing perspectives on
Black History and the Bible
-- A White Man's Journey Into
Black History -- Half day seminar.
This is an
unforgettable overview of the journey taken by author, Dr.
Joel Freeman in co-writing the book/film, Return To Glory: The
Powerful Stirring of the Black Race. Welding together powerful
visual images of ancient Africa with a compelling narrative,
Freeman gives a biblically-based glimpse (from many passages
throughout Isaiah, Psalms, Zechariah, etc.) into the reality that
Black people were the originators of science, mathematics,
astronomy and so much more.
He
also seeks to address the question: Why is it that African
American churches have not historically been involved in
intercultural, global missions? Dr. Freeman will dissect the
reasons, giving specific examples of people of African descent
who were involved in missions in spite of the Slave Trade,
slavery, Reconstruction, the Depression and Jim Crow. We will
also develop some practical ideas regarding the development of
a local and international missions emphasis. Attendees
representing any congregation will get a lot out of this
informative and inspirational session
For Whom? This can be customized for churches
seeking to understand the Biblical perspective on African
history. Fascinating information. Not so much Afrocentric. Not
so much Eurocentric. It's truthcentric. |
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Benefits: Participants will be given an in-depth
historical overview. The mental, emotional and spiritual
dynamics will be presented. And then we will discuss
intercultural, global missions. A fascinating event that
transcends race.
 SEMINAR
#11
(*FAVORITE):
intriguing perspectives
about working with professional
athletes
-- THE
SURPRISING BENEFITS OF UNSELFISHNESS: Business Wisdom
and Life Lessons from an NBA Chaplain -- 2-3
hour seminar, keynote speech at banquet, or men's breakfast
presentation. For 20 seasons Dr. Freeman worked as chaplain
for the NBA Washington Bullets/Wizards (1978/79 - 1997/98
seasons). He was one of the first chaplains in the history of the NBA
and is writing a book about his experiences -- Finding
the Open Man. During this time he learned a lot about
the psyche of pro athletes and how to connect what he
observed to our everyday lives. A fascinating glimpse into
the inner world of a team -- what works and what doesn't
work when it comes to team chemistry. He also can exhibit
20-30 items from his time with the team, including the
championship ring you see below right --->
For Whom? This can be customized so that just
about anyone will benefit. The most often question asked:
"How does one become a chaplain for a pro team?" --
CLICK HERE
Benefits: Everyone will learn a number of wisdom lessons, with
stories to back them up:
- Listen.
And then listen some more.
- Approach every day with curiosity.
- Take your job seriously but not yourself too
seriously.
- Address problems with practical solutions.
- Start projects worth finishing and then finish
them with excellence.
- Paint all the way to the edge of the canvas.
- Life is short.
- Gratitude for everything. Everything. |
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FILM SCREENING
(5 STAR EVENT FOR
COMMUNITY):
intriguing perspectives on
Black History and the Bible
-- Return To Glory: The Powerful
Stirring of the Black Man --
The 45-minute, award-winning film is based upon the book (same
title) endorsed by Ben Carson, Bill Cosby, Julius Erving, Joe
Frazier and many others. Film also has subtitles in
French, Portuguese, Spanish and English. This inspiring
documentary film presents compelling evidence that Black people
once dominated much of the civilized world, only to suffer a
tragic downfall of epic proportions. |
Your church can host a special screening of the film (takes
about 2 hours) with Joel Freeman (co-author, Don Griffin).
As many as
3,000+ people have shown up at a regional screening of the Return
To Glory film.
Co-author will be on hand to respond to questions afterwards.
Review film trailer on main web page.
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ReturnToGlory.org
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MENU OF RESOURCES
DESIGNED BY JOEL FREEMAN FOR YOUR CHURCH
-- Each option may be viewed as a resource that benefits the
church members and/or as a unique event to reach out to the
community with a relevant event that hits people right where
they live... |
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RESOURCE #1
(IN-REACH /
OUT-REACH):
Entrepreneur Clubs --
entrepreneur club resources for churches. An excellent "in-reach"
and out-reach" tool. There are many CEO,
business and networking clubs in churches. Based upon extensive research, the
book/workbook combination (with Leader's Guide) is the first and only major resource for
churches to establish entrepreneur clubs.
Here's the domino
effect: As entrepreneurs become more successful, they can give
more to their local churches. As entrepreneurs give more, the local
church can do more both locally and internationally. Music to a
senior pastor's ears! Here is a website that provides and
overview --
emc2clubs.com --
WorkHardWorkSmart.com
-- additional entrepreneurship resources. |
IgniteHamptonRoads.com --
example of entrepreneur seminar event at Hampton University. Dr.
Freeman is both
willing and able to do region-wide entrepreneur events to help
launch church-based entrepreneur clubs. 25% inspiration. 75%
education. People leave these events with heads filled with new
information and hearts pounding with a new passion and direction for
the entrepreneurial journey. Freeman also has a CD with 72 free 5-minute
entrepreneur radio programs that are used in advance of any event to
help people understand what The Freeman Institute has to offer.
RESOURCE #2
(FAVORITE -- EVANGELISM):
Everyday Matters Magazine
(Ben Carson on cover)--
$5,000 donation for any ministry within your church...PLUS
your church receives up to 25,000 copies of this unique magazine
to encourage personal evangelism and outreach.
Youth group. Men's ministry. Women's ministry...
Too good to be true? Unlike anything
you have ever seen.
Better than any car wash or bake sale. The 32-page, glossy magazine (6"x9")
will be published as your local
magazine without taking one penny from your church budget.
Zip. Zilch. Zero. Nada.
After every service and Bible study members can take 5-10
copies to use as non-weird conversation-starters in their everyday lives.
An excellent way to encourage evangelism that is built around
conversations in one's everyday life (e.g. Jesus with the woman at the well).
Dr. Freeman is willing to email a confidential document that answers every
question (FAQ). An official distribution footprint is granted as a license to
each church. Your church is the only one that can have your particular
distribution footprint. Reserve your magazine agreement today.
It can also be a fund raiser that the entrepreneur club can
do as a financial blessing to their club and also a
spiritual/evangelistic blessing to their local congregation.
Check out
this website for more info: LoveThisMag.com
(You'll be taken to a new window)
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RESOURCE #3
(GUT-LEVEL COMMUNITY
OUTREACH):
Black History Gallery
--
Your organization (church, Christian school, charter school,
community-based, youth group, etc.) can establish a Black
History gallery in your community -- designed to educate and
inspire young people of all ages. How is this possible?
Dr. Freeman has a collection of over 3,000 documents and
artifacts (oldest piece, 1553).
Each gallery will serve as kind of a town well for the
community where people gather to learn about history, values,
entrepreneurship, and much more. An executive summary --
BlackHistoryGallery.com
Each gallery will have a wall dedicated to some of
the White abolitionists who sacrificed their lives for the
anti-slavery cause. This project also includes replicas of the
Rosetta Stone to be exhibited in every gallery.
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We'd love for community-based
organizations, churches, and/or community colleges to be a
part of sponsoring Black History galleries in major cities
throughout the USA and parts of Canada. Read more about Dr.
Freeman's
personal
story. (Email
for more information.)
Freeman has done an
economic viability study and believes that each community can
approach this as an entrepreneurial venture, with all of the
pieces set in place for success. The Return To Glory
film has been translated (subtitles) into French, Portuguese
and Spanish. The RTG film will be shown every hour on the hour
in every gallery in the world -- in the language specific to
that region of the world. Contact Joel directly to talk about
the possibilities in your community. He will email you a
document that explains more about this exciting project.
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If you are interested in learning more about the Black
History Gallery Project, here is a presentation Dr. Joel
Freeman made to a group interested in establishing a Black
History gallery in their community. Before it is over, you
will have captured a glimpse into Joel Freeman's heart and
vision for helping to establish Black History galleries in
communities across America and also in selected cities
internationally.
RESOURCE #4
(ISRAEL and
GREECE TOURS):
5-Star-Reviewed, All-Inclusive & Educational
--
Your entire faith-based organization can go on a tour with Dr.
Freeman.
Freeman Institute Tours takes care
of all the headache and stress by setting up the air and all ground
aspects of the tour. The trip of a lifetime!!! When you call ask for
the three reasons why the Freeman Institute Tours are different from
all the rest...410-991-9718 (ask for Joel).
Israel Crazy: Strangers Become
Friends
VIDEO (1:08) -- A
preview of coming attractions
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
DESIGNED BY JOEL FREEMAN
-- Each
option may be viewed as a resource that benefits the church
members and/or as a unique event to reach out to the community
with a relevant event that hits people right where they live. |
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Black History Collection:
BlackHistoryTreasures.com
-- Dr. Freeman generally exhibits 20-30 documents and artifacts from The Freeman Institute Black History collection
at each film screening. The collection is filled with over 3,000 genuine documents and
artifacts (oldest piece 1553). An executive summary --
BlackHistoryGallery.com
(Email
-- ask for document that explains how your church or school can
establish a Black History Gallery.)
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Intercultural Global Missions:
BlackChurchMissions.org --
global missions ideas for all churches, but with emphasis for African American churches. Great resource
for churches desiring to get involved in global, intercultural
missions.
Trips to Israel: FreemanInstituteTours.com
-- Every Spring and every Fall Dr. Freeman leads trips to Israel and
every 18 months he leads cruise/tours of Greece (Footsteps of
Paul and John). These
trips to Israel are inspirational beyond words. Qumran Caves,
Galilee, Capernaum, Masada, En Gedi, Caesarea Philippi, Dead Sea,
Jerusalem and much more. and Greece -- Three day cruise (Mykonos,
Santorini, Patmos, Ephesus, Crete), Athens, Acropolis, Mars Hill,
Corinth, Delphi and much more...
Freeman Publishing:
FreemanPublishing.com -- The Freeman Institute®
and The Freeman Institute®
Foundation have combined resources to launch the freeman
publishing (fp) enterprise. A curiosity-driven multi-media publishing company.
Human-Powered Clean
Water Drilling Rig:
CleanWaterDrill.com -- 80% of all diseases in Africa are
directly related to contaminated water. The "Village Drill" is an
international game-changer. This drill (see below) will do for clean
water what the Model-T has done for transportation. Your
organization can sponsor a drill for less than it costs to drill one
well with a traditional hydraulic drill. PLUS, that same drill can
then employ ten men to drill dozens of wells every year. Astonishing
new patented technology that creates jobs -- manufactured & operated
by Africans for Africans.
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VILLAGE DRILL
Click on photo to
learn about the unique,
human-powered water drilling rig
that is
literally transforming access to clean water in developing
nations throughout the world. Your organization can sponsor
a "Village Drill."
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OVERVIEW OF
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#1:
Dealing With People Who
Drive You
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