About Scott Bane
I am a guy who wants to follow Jesus and help other people be fruitful in their service to him. While reading books about military special operations, I began to sense a spiritual stirring that led to a paradigm for seeing church ministry, organization and leadership. This concept has become my parable for helping to describe why I, and so many others who want to passionately serve God, cannot find the right fit within the "conventional" church system. Currently, I'm on the team of a church plant, living in Tampa, FL with my amazing wife, Sheryl and our three little boys: Ben, Luke and Ethan and our baby girl, Aisling. On this site, I write journal entries and articles in order to articulate this "new," special operations paradigm for viewing our spiritual service. The explaining and developing of this picture has led to the formation of an organization devoted to helping church leaders and ministries change to become more fruitful. This organization is called The Special Forces Group.
About The Special Forces Group, Inc
I expected that as I put this parable together in various articles people would be gathered, who share this same vision. This is now happening! Maybe you would not have expressed it in these terms, but you too recognize the things written and talked about here as the Holy Spirit's work in your own life. The Special Forces Group, Inc is a nonprofit ministry committed to helping pastors and churches by equipping them to connect with their people, their mission and their community. Even better, what makes SFG unique is that we don't require big money! We are working diligently to rally a devoted group of financial supporters that pay the way for this ministry to get into the hands of the people who need it the most. Here's some stuff SFG is already doing:
GUEST SPEAKING / COACHING
Conferences, Workshops, Single Day Events, Church Services, Leadership Team Development, Staff Pastor Coaching, Small Group Leader Training, Men's Events, Women's Events, Student Ministries
Here is a quote from a recent SFG speaking event, "[Our speaker] was an excellent communicator and takes theory way beyond the level of philosophy into the realm or practical reality.”
CONSULTING SERVICES
Nonprofit Management, Strategic Planning, Missionality, Evangelism, Outward Focus, Organizational Structure, Transition Management, Children's Ministry, Youth / Student Ministries, Christian Education, Day Care Administration
SFG brings insight, experience and know-how to these areas and more. Content to work behind the scenes, SFG consultants equip you for success.
WEB ARCHITECTURE / DEVELOPMENT
Communications Strategy, Content Management, Blog Development, Audio / Video Podcast Development, Web Marketing, Site Layout, Graphic Design, CSS Specialists, Online Newsletters, Ezines
SFG is currently servicing more than 20 websites, reaching a combined audience of 125,000+ per month. The right web communications strategy opens brand new avenues for connecting passion and ministry with real needs. SFG can help!
Just like the "real" Special Forces are transforming military thinking and the face of modern warfare, we sense that God has been shaping and equipping people for this unique ministry role. You may fit into The Special Forces Group in one of three ways:
1. YOU ARE SFG!
Although you don't use the military language, the things written here describe you and your passion for the kingdom of God. We are constantly building the network and looking for more ways to match passion and service to real needs.
2. YOU NEED SFG!
When you read, all you can think is "I wish we had that at our church," or "I wish someone could help me this way." We are committed to finding a way to go anywhere that we can make an impact and with our growing network, help may be closer than you think.
3. YOU BELIEVE IN SFG!
SFG needs supporters. We need people who will be willing to pray diligently for the needs of others. When we learn of needs, we would love to be able to send the requests for prayer to you. We also need financial supporters. The places that need the most help don't have the money to pay "big ticket" evangelists and consultants. If you believe in building the kingdom of God and you believe that SFG can help, consider giving your money so that we can go, whenever and wherever.