REBA SHACKELFORD - Secretary/Treasurer
Since the beginning of TEP in 2015, Reba has been committed to helping fulfill its mission in many ways as an advisor, project assistant, and board member. Having spent thirty-five years as a school teacher and administrator, and a private piano teacher, she now enjoys her retirement years with her family, especially her four grandchildren. Reba has been a church pianist and choir director of both children and adult choirs, and currently attends Ebenezer Methodist Church in Roswell. She first sat on the board from 2016-2019, and began serving a final term in 2021.
Since the beginning of TEP in 2015, Reba has been committed to helping fulfill its mission in many ways as an advisor, project assistant, and board member. Having spent thirty-five years as a school teacher and administrator, and a private piano teacher, she now enjoys her retirement years with her family, especially her four grandchildren. Reba has been a church pianist and choir director of both children and adult choirs, and currently attends Ebenezer Methodist Church in Roswell. She first sat on the board from 2016-2019, and began serving a final term in 2021.
JAMI - Executive Assistant
Jami joined the TEP staff in 2024. With a wide variety of administrative skills and focused dedication, she is a much appreciated member of the team. In addition to her work with TEP, Jami is also the founder/president of an executive coaching and search firm based in the north Atlanta area. Jami enjoys Bible studies, hiking, volunteering, reading, and traveling. She is a member of Grace Chapel church.
Jami joined the TEP staff in 2024. With a wide variety of administrative skills and focused dedication, she is a much appreciated member of the team. In addition to her work with TEP, Jami is also the founder/president of an executive coaching and search firm based in the north Atlanta area. Jami enjoys Bible studies, hiking, volunteering, reading, and traveling. She is a member of Grace Chapel church.
SPECIAL REQUEST: In God’s generous providence and perfect timing, we have just found a new building space to purchase that would enable us to take a much needed next step of growth.
In order to make this purchase, we are needing to raise $32,000 by Friday, May 10.
Might you be able to help with a generous one-time donation towards the cost of this blessing of space that God is giving us the opportunity to acquire?
This is where you can watch a short video about this need!
In order to make this purchase, we are needing to raise $32,000 by Friday, May 10.
Might you be able to help with a generous one-time donation towards the cost of this blessing of space that God is giving us the opportunity to acquire?
This is where you can watch a short video about this need!
REBA SHACKELFORD - Board Treasurer, CFO
Since the beginning of TEP in 2015, Reba has been committed to helping fulfill its mission in many ways as an advisor, project assistant, and board member. Having spent thirty-five years as a school teacher and administrator, and a private piano teacher, she now enjoys her retirement years with her family, especially her four grandchildren. Reba has been a church pianist and choir director of both children and adult choirs, and currently attends Ebenezer Methodist Church in Roswell. She first sat on the board from 2016-2019, and began serving a final term in 2021.
Since the beginning of TEP in 2015, Reba has been committed to helping fulfill its mission in many ways as an advisor, project assistant, and board member. Having spent thirty-five years as a school teacher and administrator, and a private piano teacher, she now enjoys her retirement years with her family, especially her four grandchildren. Reba has been a church pianist and choir director of both children and adult choirs, and currently attends Ebenezer Methodist Church in Roswell. She first sat on the board from 2016-2019, and began serving a final term in 2021.
JAMI SINGH - Chairman of the Board
Jami is the co-Founder/President of JSC Nexus, a search firm based in north Atlanta, GA. Having grown up in a military family, she has lived in several parts of the US and in England. Jami enjoys Bible studies, growing her business, spending time with friends and family, hiking,
biking, camping, gardening, reading, and traveling. She also volunteers her time and resources to help with organizations such as Family Promise, Ciudad de Angeles, Meals by Grace, and Helping the Elderly. Jami, her husband, and their two Beagles reside in Cumming, Georgia, where she is a member of Grace Chapel Church of Christ. She has a daughter and son-in-law that reside in Athens, Georgia. Jami has served on the board since the spring of 2022.
Jami is the co-Founder/President of JSC Nexus, a search firm based in north Atlanta, GA. Having grown up in a military family, she has lived in several parts of the US and in England. Jami enjoys Bible studies, growing her business, spending time with friends and family, hiking,
biking, camping, gardening, reading, and traveling. She also volunteers her time and resources to help with organizations such as Family Promise, Ciudad de Angeles, Meals by Grace, and Helping the Elderly. Jami, her husband, and their two Beagles reside in Cumming, Georgia, where she is a member of Grace Chapel Church of Christ. She has a daughter and son-in-law that reside in Athens, Georgia. Jami has served on the board since the spring of 2022.
RUTH YOUNG - Assistant to the Director
Bio coming soon...
Bio coming soon...
Would you like to volunteer or serve in ways that utilize your gifting and interests? But perhaps you struggle to come up with ideas for something to do in the time that you have available? Do we have some great ideas for you!
The need for encouragement is limitless, and there are a great variety of ways that it can be shared. Our new Idea Catalog provides a creative list of ideas and resources that we hope will encourage you to “just go ahead and do it!” to bless people in your circle. Browse the Catalog to find an option that suits your interests and abilities!
The need for encouragement is limitless, and there are a great variety of ways that it can be shared. Our new Idea Catalog provides a creative list of ideas and resources that we hope will encourage you to “just go ahead and do it!” to bless people in your circle. Browse the Catalog to find an option that suits your interests and abilities!
BROWSE THE IDEA CATALOG
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come be a part of...
join
welcome in
come join us and be encouraged!
join our community of encouragers
be an encourager | be encourged
share in the encouragement
follow us on social media...
come be a part of...
join
welcome in
come join us and be encouraged!
join our community of encouragers
be an encourager | be encourged
share in the encouragement
come be a part of...
join
welcome in
come join us and be encouraged!
join our community of encouragers
be an encourager | be encourged
share in the encouragement
FOR ARTWORKS volunteer options
- join a scheduled “project party” to create card kits together with others
- donate paper / stamps / dies / punches
- coordinate connections or make deliveries
- donate funds for the purchase of paper / kit bags / supplies
DIANNE NJIE - Board Secretary
Dianne is a retired elementary school teacher who still substitutes in the classroom a few days a week. Having been involved as a volunteer with some aspect of TEP almost from the beginning, she believes in what the Project stands for — encouraging and helping others, and says that “when we serve others, we serve our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” Dianne is a member of The Transfiguration of the Lord Catholic Church in Marietta, Georgia, where she is a part of the choir and the Homebound Friends ministry, and she also serves with MUST Ministries. She enjoys crafting, movies, reading, and traveling. Dianne has been a member of the board since 2018.
Dianne is a retired elementary school teacher who still substitutes in the classroom a few days a week. Having been involved as a volunteer with some aspect of TEP almost from the beginning, she believes in what the Project stands for — encouraging and helping others, and says that “when we serve others, we serve our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” Dianne is a member of The Transfiguration of the Lord Catholic Church in Marietta, Georgia, where she is a part of the choir and the Homebound Friends ministry, and she also serves with MUST Ministries. She enjoys crafting, movies, reading, and traveling. Dianne has been a member of the board since 2018.
- volunteer to help with our social media presence
- assist with marketing/fundraising development
- pray for the work of The Encouragement Project
- share about The Encouragement Project with those you know!
THE ENCOURAGEMENT PROJECT
*** We are currently looking for a volunteer to help with our social media presence.
If this might fall into your skill set, we would love to talk with you!
Please contact Stephanie for more information.
If this might fall into your skill set, we would love to talk with you!
Please contact Stephanie for more information.
PROJECT LEAD - SIMPLE GIFTS
SARAH GRAVES is During her career, Sarah worked as a paralegal, preschool teacher, classroom paraprofessional, office manager, and bookkeeper. When she retired, she felt the only thing missing from her “retirement chapter” was the “giving back” piece. That’s when she and TEP found each other. In addition to the various ways she serves with TEP, Sarah enjoys traveling, Bible studies, swimming, knitting, reading, and gardening. Sarah and her husband live in Alpharetta, Georgia, are members of Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, and have two grown sons. She has served on the board since 2018.
WRITERS BLOCK
- commit any number of hours each month to editing/writing for missionaries (needs vary by month)
- connect missionaries/missions you know to this ministry
- donate funds to provide materials to connect with those we can help (printing, etc)
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PROJECTS KIDS CAN DO
The mission of The Encouragement Project is to encourage believers to action and service, following the example and words of Jesus. The ministries of the Encouragement Project are to:
- Encourage and support those who are needy and alone with gifts of time, service and provision
- Provide connections for individuals to be involved in community
- Support world and local missions through writing, editing and creative graphics services
- Link small local churches together in opportunities for service
WHAT IF?
Have you ever wondered, "what if?" Have you ever turned truths back into questions in order to see them freshly and clearly? Check out these videos for some positive and challenging encouragement!
Have you ever wondered, "what if?" Have you ever turned truths back into questions in order to see them freshly and clearly? Check out these videos for some positive and challenging encouragement!
WRITERS BLOCK
We help missionaries and small mission organizations improve edit, and refine their written communications - a missing piece of support for many in the field. (MORE HERE)
We help missionaries and small mission organizations improve edit, and refine their written communications - a missing piece of support for many in the field. (MORE HERE)
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WHAT IF?
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NEW PROJECTS
We are constantly looking for ways to encourage and help those around us - and are therefore constantly developing new branches of TEP. Keep and eye out for new efforts coming soon!
We are constantly looking for ways to encourage and help those around us - and are therefore constantly developing new branches of TEP. Keep and eye out for new efforts coming soon!
Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for
he who promised is faithful.
And let us consider
how we may
spur one another on
toward love and good deeds,
not giving up meeting together, as some are
in the habit of doing, but
encouraging one another
— and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
(Hebrews 10:23-25)
he who promised is faithful.
And let us consider
how we may
spur one another on
toward love and good deeds,
not giving up meeting together, as some are
in the habit of doing, but
encouraging one another
— and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
(Hebrews 10:23-25)