Eagle's Wings students first trained upstairs in Higher Ground Coffee House.  Located on Pine Street (better known as "bar street") we actually had stabbings and shootings happen within a few feet of our dojo after class was dismissed and the children had gone home.   Jan and Mike Quigley, Pastors of Spirit and Life Church, fully supported the Karate for Christ Ministry.  They gave us a key and free reign of the 2500 sq. ft. facility.  We are deeply appreciative of their support and encouragement. 

In April, 2003, God was calling Pastors Mike and Jan Quigley to move back to their home church in Maryland and the church was closing.  First Baptist Church rolled out the proverbial "red carpet" for our Karate for Christ Ministry.  They gave us the key to one of their out-buildings called "The Gap".  In May, 2003 we began holding classes on the campus of First Baptist Church.  We were most grateful for the use of that facility and still use it for belt tests and special classes on Saturdays.  

With the added exposure of being housed by a large church, we quickly outgrew "The Gap" and were literally overflowing onto the parking lot.  Pastor Bob Ingle graciously offered Eagle's Wings use of the gymnasium.  Once again, we were overwhelmed by the support we have found at First Baptist Church.  The gymnasium takes up the entire South Wing of the facility.

We have planted seeds, but since July, 2003, God overwhelmed us as we have seen 28 people receive Jesus as Lord and Saviour.  Several of our young martial artists are now serving Jesus and have been baptized.  Some of the families from our martial arts ministry are now calling First Baptist Church "home".    I'm deeply humbled by miracle after miracle.  I pray that we will be faithful to fulfill the calling He has placed on our lives.  I circled our new "dojo" below.