Daring to Soar Ministries

Daring to Soar Ministries www.daringtosoar.org Daring to Soar. It’s not only the name of our ministry, it is our defining phrase. We are a simple family of God-loving people.

We feel privileged to serve and blessed with talent and anointing. Our past experiences have proven God’s favor upon us, and we are excited to have Him lead you to us through this web page. Simply put, where God leads us, we go. Sometimes, we come alongside a struggling pastor and his wife in prayer and encouragement. Sometimes, we enjoy fellowship with a church for a season, providing guidance in

worship or youth outreach. Sometimes, we bless a gathering of believers with a passionate, on-fire worship service. Sometimes, we provide spoken word (for a one-time event) or assistance in small group development. Defining Daring to Soar Ministries is the hard part, responding to a loving God that has led you to us so that we can match our offering to your need is so much easier. Let us find a way to minister to you and with you.

The May 2026 DTS newsletter mailed today. Here's some DTS news for the Facebook world.
05/27/2026

The May 2026 DTS newsletter mailed today. Here's some DTS news for the Facebook world.

On Wednesday night of this past week, I presented the final $1,000 check to a graduating high school student in the Craw...
05/16/2026

On Wednesday night of this past week, I presented the final $1,000 check to a graduating high school student in the Crawford-Jasper County area. Five students were awarded in Spring 2026 after tough competition. Keith and I are always grateful to be relieved of any choosing, as we rely upon judges from outside the area (all former or current educators and all stakeholders in some way in the ministry) to make the tough choices.

Today, I took the time to post their essays (just a part of the overall application from this season's scholarship competition). I hope you will enjoy reading them at www.daringtosoar.org.

Thank you for supporting Daring to Soar and making things like this a reality. Who would have dreamed that because of your gifts $15,000 in scholarships have been given over the last three years!

Yes, Keith Kemp and I live the dream life - working together in ministry and blessing those around us because we, too, have been blessed.

When we chose the name for the ministry in the early 2000s, never did we dream how far we would soar or how far those with whom we partnered would soar.  The ministry has stretched our thinking and our service.  We've mentored young people, written books, opened youth centers, partnered with disas...

A day of celebration for the moms and mother figures out there! Have a wonderful Mother's Day! 🩷💜
05/10/2026

A day of celebration for the moms and mother figures out there!

Have a wonderful Mother's Day! 🩷💜

04/05/2026

Thrilled to have five judges who will busily work to review 24 scholarship applications this month. Looking forward to receiving their scoresheets and awarding one or more very honorable students in Jasper and Crawford Counties.

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Let it echo in your life today.He is risen.
04/05/2026

Let it echo in your life today.

He is risen.

On Good Friday, we remember the cost of our sin and the depth of His love.Jesus took our place.
04/03/2026

On Good Friday, we remember the cost of our sin and the depth of His love.

Jesus took our place.

It's newsletter time! The February issue is off to the printer tomorrow. Here's a sneak peek!!
02/13/2026

It's newsletter time! The February issue is off to the printer tomorrow. Here's a sneak peek!!

Daring to Soar will once again be awarding scholarships to Crawford and Jasper County graduating high school seniors. A...
01/19/2026

Daring to Soar will once again be awarding scholarships to Crawford and Jasper County graduating high school seniors. Applications have been made available to guidance counselors at local schools and will soon be posted on the Daring to Soar website (www.daringtosoar.org). I will also attach the link to the scholarship application directly here:

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ktioimgjbhtzsalir7tbt/DTS-Graduating-Senior-Scholarship-Application.pdf?rlkey=9947p72dk2aebaogvl11xvccu&st=2843hmj7&dl=0

The deadline for application is April 1. We look forward to receiving submissions! Please help us to share the word - home school students are welcome to apply as well.

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Happy New Year!
01/01/2026

Happy New Year!

Celebrating the birth of our Savior!Merry Christmas from our family to yours!
12/25/2025

Celebrating the birth of our Savior!

Merry Christmas from our family to yours!

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101 E Main Street
Oblong, IL
62449

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