2008
LIFE IN THE SPIRIT AWARDS
RECIPIENTS
"Honoring those who honor God"
"Honoring those who honor God"
...to the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ! Amen.  Romans 16:27
Eva Sabiniano, Her goal is to use her talents to minister people to know Jesus Christ and be a good example to all other kids.  Part of the proceeds will go's to Eva's ministry helping needy children and other ministries.  Presently, at a very young age of eleven, she is actively serving the Charisma Christian Center in Lynnwood, WA worshiping, leading and assisting young kids at church on Sundays.
Dr. Jesse Harris, for his tireless efforts to bring the message of Jesus Christ through the Gospel Newspaper.  Dr. Harris is an inspiration to all artists, musicians, pastors and teachers that desire to take the message and music of Jesus Christ to the world.
Juda Myers, conceived in rape & living with purpose this speaker, singer/songwriter, author, licensed minister, decorative and fine artist, wife, mother is most importantly a lover of God and people.  Juda shares a contagious joy and purpose for living through Freedom Ministries
Queen Mother McFarlane of Kansas City, Missouri for her tireless efforts to ease the suffering of others through food distribution programs.  At 82 years young Queen Mother is an inspiration to every one she meets.
Rachel's Tea House is a maternity ministry and residential home where young moms and their families learn to build relationships, share experiences and receive some of the tangible things needed for their babies. We provide a network of assistance to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of teen and unwed mothers.  Carolyn Cofield is Founder and Overseer.
Gang Outreach is a faith-based, award winning, multi-racial, multi-cultural gang prevention and intervention program in Lake County, Illinois, providing services designed to positively influence the lives of at-risk youth in four areas: Developmentally, Emotionally, Socially and Spiritually.
Since December 2006, Heroes for the Homeless has been quietly helping men, women and children forced to live outdoors in the Seattle metropolitan area by distributing hot chocolate, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, fresh fruit, hygiene products, clothing, and other survival supplies. Our goal is to help the homeless individuals we serve maintain their dignity and independence.
The vision of Inter Outreach Ministries & Marge Ballin is directed towards bringing healing to those with broken lives and with a focus on the rehabilitation of prostitutes. Bringing healing to those with broken lives and caught in the self-destructive cycle of prostitution. 
The Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation will be recognized worldwide for its comprehensive, youth-driven, education and community building programs in the Metro-East St. Louis region and for its support of youth development, philanthropy and volunteerism worldwide
Bishop Daniel M. Jordan is the founder of the Pentecostal Church Of God In Christ Miracle Revival Fellowship where he has served as Senior Pastor for the more than 50 years. Bishop Daniel M. Jordan, for his life time of ministering the uncompromising message of Jesus Christ.  Bishop Jordan has been an inspiration to everyone he meets.
Chicago land Prison Outreach ministers to men and women in the Cook County Jail, Cook County Sheriff’s Boot Camp. Statesville Department of Corrections, and at our Career Center in Roseland. Christian worship services, discipleship classes, individual counseling, vocational training, and job preparation are among the services provided to inmates and participants at these facilities
Dr. Zalmer  & Eva Nichols,  Because of Dr. Nichols tireless efforts in the field of education students of all ages and all walks of life have found Faith Bible College (FBC) an answer to prayer, for quality bible-based education at an affordable price.
Chosen Generation Gospel Ministries' under the leadership of Don and Jennifer Hunt, is  an Interdenominational, Interracial, Para-Church Ministry committed to promoting Jesus Christ as the Way, the Truth, and the Life (Jn.14:6), the only way to get to the Father, and the only way to salvation. Through their outreaches to the homeless, men delivered from the bondage of drugs, the Holy Grounds Coffee House and radio ministry.  CGGM is taking the kingdom by force.
Hillcrest Transitional Housing offers displaced families a disciplined educational program within a caring Christian environment. Unlike many organizations whose focus is immediate or emergency care, Hillcrest’s objective is to move families from homelessness to self-sufficiency within 90 days by addressing the total live situation of the homeless families they serve. 
Elder Freddie Bell has been in the ministry of ministering to the people of Kansas City for more that 20 years.  His desire to bring change to the people of Kansas City is the driving force behind the birth of Kingdom Building. Elder Bell is a radio personality, entrepreneur and minister with true kingdom building in mind.
There's something to be a said about a bona fide celebrity who decides to serve God, even after experiencing Hollywood's delectable treats. Christopher "Play" Martin - one-half of that dynamic recording duo, Kid 'N Play, which ruled Hip-Hop culture in the early nineties - is one of those special personalities. After a tremendous run through Tinseltown, Christopher has opted at this stage in his life to find peace and tranquility beyond the steep hills of Hollywood. It's a journey that's brought him face-to-face with his Lord.
Alma Whitney & the Whitney Singers have been ministering the message of Jesus Christ in word and song for more than 50 years in the Kansas City Area.  These powerful woman of God are an inspiration to all who hear them.

Recipients of the Margaret "Babe" Allison Life in the Spirit Award
Agape Funding Group provides complete financial services to churches. Agape has been commissioned by God to serve His people in this way. Agape is a full service church lender, specializing in commercial lending. Agape provides financial consulting in all areas of our clients commercial needs to equip the Kingdom of God is sound financial management practices.