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We are Josh and Ashley Cole, currently living in Yukon, OK. Josh has served in ministry since 2003 when he began college at Southern Nazarene University. It was a few years later, however, that a vision began to form.
Josh and Ashley discussed throughout the years a non-traditional type of church, one that people might frequent in their day-to-day lives. What type of setting might foster relationships between individuals and connections within a community outside of the traditional church? A comfortable, inviting coffeehouse can both support ministry financially AND provide that setting. Especially for the Millennial generations*.
We are in the planning and fundraising stage of this vision that God has laid upon our hearts. Funds raised will go towards training in the coffee business (including barista training for both of us), fees for consulting with a successful coffeehouse owner, securing and renovating a location near OU campus, purchasing equipment, and operating costs for the first 6 months.
Statistics show that coffeehouse businesses typically operate for 14 months before breaking even and becoming profitable. We are firm believers, however, that "If it's God's Will, it's God's bill." Is God laying on your heart to give and to plant a seed in this ministry? Will you partner with us in reaching the unchurched, among them the 96% of millennials* who don't attend church? Please pray and ask God how He wants to use you in making His vision a reality.
*To learn more about the future of the church visit: https://www.barna.com/category/millennials-generations/
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Give $1000 to earn 20 specialty drinks on the house! You will also receive a free branded t-shirt AND a private demo from Josh and Ashley! We will teach you how to make your favorite specialty drink! *We will notify you when we open so you can come on over for your beverage!
Give $5000 to earn 25 specialty drinks on the house! You will also receive a free branded t-shirt AND a private demo from Josh and Ashley! We will teach you how to make your favorite specialty drink! Lastly, you can choose a name for our Espresso Machine! You'll be famous (not really, but kinda)!! *We will notify you when we open so you can come on over for your beverage!
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Give $5000 to earn 25 specialty drinks on the house! You will also receive a free branded t-shirt AND a private demo from Josh and Ashley! We will teach you how to make your favorite specialty drink! Lastly, you can choose a name for our Espresso Machine! You'll be famous (not really, but kinda)!! *We will notify you when we open so you can come on over for your beverage!
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