Prospective Board Members

Go Fish Ministries

God Ordained Faithfully Inspired Servant Hands

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Kimberly Hartfield, B.S., M.S. – Christian Counselor

76 Mims Rd

Hattiesburg, MS 39401



Dear Prospective Board Member,

Subject: Go Fish Ministries



Go Fish Ministries

Gifts of Faith Inspiring Serving Hands



Some of you I know well, others of you, I do not. Most of you at least know who I am and the general circumstances of my life. Most of you know that I have a background of childhood sexual abuse and domestic violence as an adult. I have long felt a call to help others in those types of situations, but not until I saw the results of these types of things happening to others and particularly to some who are very dear to me, did I understand completely that desire. I claim II Corinthians 3-4 as my calling, which says that we are to comfort others with the comfort we have received from God. God has brought me through a good many trials in my life and it has driven me to push myself beyond my own feeble limits to seek to do something great in my life for others who are now, where I have been. I have learned through many days and nights of Bible study and prayer that God takes some very ordinary and sinful people and does extraordinary things in and through them when they humbly seek Him in faith. I believe I have that kind of faith and that God can and will do something great in my life if I take this leap of faith that I believe He’s asking me to take.

Over the last several years, God has planted the seeds of this ministry in my mind and heart. I have put a lot of time and effort, as well as prayer into my efforts to begin this ministry, which partially began as a high school community service project for my one of my daughters. Over the years, I have been pushed to clarify my ideas, change my wording, and modify my heart where need be concerning this ministry. I have invested a good deal of my personal time and moneys into this ministry, believing that God will bless my faith and efforts. I have recently finished with my graduate studies at William Carey University, graduating in Aug., 2009. Now that I have finished up my Degree, I hope to be able to put my whole heart into this ministry.

I am fervently seeking those who would be willing to serve as advisors on the Go Fish Ministries Board of Directors, who the corporation will be held accountable to, both financially and ministerially. I am seeking those Christians to become members of the Board of Directors, who are experienced in ministry, in law enforcement, in medicine, in psychology, in education, in finances, and in missions, and of course those who have experienced like crises in their own lives and have overcome those trials. I would like to have at least 12 members of the board, preferably some male and some female, along with a couple of husband and wife teams in addition to the cabinet members. I will serve as President for all of my natural life or as long as I am able, or until the ministry ceases to function. My sister, Glenda, will be my Vice President until she resigns as such. Board Members will hold 6-year terms, unless circumstances do not allow for continuation. Any lifestyle activity that would be an embarrassment to Go Fish Ministries, Inc. could be grounds for dismissal if voted on by the remaining Board Members, with the president having the final say on any contested matters. The current members of the board will have the responsibility of voting on the positions of the President and Vice President when the need arises. The President will hold the right to suggest her successor, which will then be brought up for a vote by the members of the board. To insure that the best interests of women and children will continue to be served by Go Fish Ministries, The Presidential Position will remain a female. Other officers and board members may be male. All officers and board members must be Evangelical Christians, to insure the continuation of a Christian Ministry. Board members will be provided with a financial statement of all donations and expenditures at least once a year, as well as a ministerial statement of mission related activities. Board Members will be expected to attend a yearly board meeting and dinner for this purpose, as well as any called emergency meetings during the year, but may vote by absentee ballot if they cannot attend for some personal reason or geographical distance.

If you are interested in a position as a board member, please contact me as soon as possible. If you are not interested in a board member position, but know someone who would be, please feel free to pass this information on to him or her; or contact me with their contact information. Also contact me if you would like to offer an available room in your home for the Go Fish Safe Haven Ministry or any other contributory donation of time, money, goods, or services. I will not be offended if you decline this offer, as I want only those who are truly led to join me in this effort. God Bless to all and Go Fish 4 Jesus!!



Sincerely yours,

Kimberly Marie Hartfield, B.S., M.S.

Christian Counselor

President

Go Fish Ministries, Inc.