As members of Clay County, not a day goes by that we do not count our blessings for the wealth of resources and opportunities that are offered here.  Unfortunately, as many of us have experienced firsthand, we are oftentimes not aware of how to access them. In Clay County today there are in excess of 100 churches with little or no effective coordination between them. Many of these churches are running highly effective ministries while also providing a great deal of social services. Yet, there is little or no dialog between them regarding matters where they might work together to have a greater positive impact on the community. We believe that Clay County will benefit greatly from improved coordination between churches, non-profits, government, and the marketplace.

As a result, we have decided to get involved by founding Impact the Clay, International. Over the years, we hope to make the kind of accomplishments that will inspire others to do their part for the community.  We have held our first meeting where there were over 50 were in attendance.  That milestone was just the beginning. Impact the Clay, International is a new organization aimed at supporting activities that positively influence Clay County for Christ by promoting unity among area churches, non profits, marketplace ministries, government entities, and the community. We need your help and support by becoming a partner.

Your contribution, of time talent, resources or money will help us further the effort.  Please take a vital step by joining us and participating in any way that you can.  We invite you into a process which we think holds great promise for our community. Imagine Clay County is about to take its next step toward a series of conversations meetings and activities, where the intent is to get all of us thinking and talking with each other, across generations, denominations, social economic backgrounds and cultures, about their Clay County stories and hopes, in a way which inspires collaborative action. We hope that you will participate.

There are a lot of organizations who have started and some who are still in action today trying to bring us all together to make a difference.   What a long way we have come because of many people’s visions for, and commitment to, the future of Clay County.  What are your own hopes for this county? What are you in the process of helping to create? What are your thoughts about the county as you go to the various places where you work, pray, fellowship etc.? What has been the high point of your life in Clay County and why? What do you plan to do to make the county better than it already is? What do you want to leave for the next generation of citizens?  We are especially hopeful that you, who have been a keeper of the county’s promise, will share your visions and experiences with others who are eager to listen to and learn from your experience. Your doing so will encourage and inspire those who are committing themselves to this volunteer civic process, grounded in hope and personal accountability.  We hope you will have time to share your images and ideas with us.