"What a gripping story of a modern-day Nehemiah dramatically called to rebuild the broken people of Orlando, my hometown. . . . If you want to be inspired to do something beyond ordinary, this is the book for you!" -Pat Morley Author, Founder of Man in the Mirror "Pastor Scott George is somewhat of a hero in our community-a man who acted out of faith and loved out of compassion. This book will not only inspire you, it will make you want to help someone . . . even accomplish your own God-given dreams." -Dr. Joel C. Hunter, ...
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"What a gripping story of a modern-day Nehemiah dramatically called to rebuild the broken people of Orlando, my hometown. . . . If you want to be inspired to do something beyond ordinary, this is the book for you!" -Pat Morley Author, Founder of Man in the Mirror "Pastor Scott George is somewhat of a hero in our community-a man who acted out of faith and loved out of compassion. This book will not only inspire you, it will make you want to help someone . . . even accomplish your own God-given dreams." -Dr. Joel C. Hunter, Senior Pastor Northland, A Church Distributed "Scott's vision has motivated many people in our community to help thousands of families obtain a better quality of life. I admire and appreciate his vision and insight." -Mayor Buddy Dyer City of Orlando "Living Beyond Ordinary is the inspirational account of how an ordinary life, fueled by an extraordinary vision, can help to change a community one life at a time." -Congressman Daniel Webster When you were young, did you dream of being ordinary-of living an average life? Of course not. You didn't settle for ordinary or average then . . . refuse to do so now. You Were Born to Be Extraordinary In Living Beyond Ordinary: Discovering Authentic Significance and Purpose, leadership authority Scott George unpacks in inspiring detail the principles and practices of those who live beyond ordinary lives. Energized by a compelling combination of the enthralling story and vision behind Orlando's Community Food and Outreach Center (CFOC), and heartwarming, inspiring, real-life accounts of those given a hand up through the center, these pages will embolden and equip you to live out your own dream. In Living Beyond Ordinary, discover the key habits, words, thoughts, attitudes, and actions of those who refuse to live ordinary lives, choosing instead to achieve a beyond ordinary destiny and leave behind a beyond ordinary legacy. Living Beyond Ordinary: Discovering Authentic Significance and Purpose will get you started on your journey to living a beyond ordinary life. Nonprofit pioneer, speaker, and author Scott George has been a passionate and compassionate visionary and innovator in the church and nonprofit world for over thirty years. His unique ability to communicate leadership principles and insights has motivated and inspired groups of all sizes. He currently serves as senior pastor of Pine Castle United Methodist Church in Orlando, Florida, and is the cofounder of Community Food and Outreach Center in downtown Orlando, an innovative nonprofit facility that serves thousands of families each month with food, medical care, crisis intervention, and education. jscottgeorge1@gmail.com scott@communityfoodoutreach.org ... ... Twitter: @RevJScottGeorge Facebook: J scott george Video: http: //... Community Food and Outreach Center Together . . . Inspiring Change In 2001 Scott George had a sudden realization as he drove home through some of the most impoverished neighborhoods in Orlando. This inspired him to do something significant to help break the cycle of poverty and provide hope to those who struggle, and elevate the foundation of his community. Pastor Scott and his wife, Tammi, put everything they had into making that vision a reality and the Destiny Foundation was born. In the fall of 2009, Scott joined forces with Austin Hunt and Kingdom Harvest to provide more services to a greater number of families, children, and individuals struggling under the pressure of the then recent economic firestorm, establishing the Community Food and Outreach Center to bring hope to Central Florida.
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