OUR PURPOSE...
THE CUPPS MINISTRIES, INC purpose is to promote the cause of the Christian religion and its related facilities in missionary and evangelistic activities, both in the United States and abroad. This organization is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of, including, for such purposes within the meaning of Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Said corporation is organized exclusively for religious purposes, including, for such purposes, the making of distribution to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 or corresponding provisions of any future United States Revenue Law. In general, the purpose is to carry on any other affairs in connection with the foregoing to exercise the rights or privileges incident to or reasonable, necessary, and convenient to accomplish the purposes of this association and to exercise the general power of a non-profit corporation.
OUR MISSION...
THE CUPPS MINISTRIES, INC mission is to promote, protect, and preserve our rich heritage of gospel music for generations to come.
Because of the new styles of music that are evolving, our sole purpose is to promote, protect, and preserve our rich heritage of southern gospel, traditional gospel, country gospel, and bluegrass gospel music for future generations. This is the music, which we, our parents, grandparents, and ancestors have known and loved for many years. It has influenced and helped to shape the morals and values of past generations, and can do the same for future generations. It's value is priceless!
OBJECTIVES IN ACCOMPLISHING OUR MISSION...
* Proclaim the good news of our Lord Jesus Christ in song.
* Provide a venue that recognizes the rich heritage of gospel music and its legacy.
* Generate interest and increase growth in the number of gospel music fans by providing free concerts to the public.
* Educate singers and musicians on the technology, social media, and resources available to promote their music ministry.
* Enable singers and musicians to benefit from the experience and skills of other singers and musicians through networking, support, and Christian fellowship.
* Inspire and empower ordinary people with the ability to make a difference by building a team of supporters to become monthly sponsors and help us fulfill this mission.
* Build community and cooperation among churches, singing groups, soloist, and musicians to work together for a common goal to promote, protect, and preserve the greatest music in the world.
* Provide singers and musicians with the opportunity to open up for large mainstream gospel groups and soloist that perform in our concerts.
* Enable gospel singers and musicians to promote their music ministry at our OPEN MIC singings.
* Provide a place where Christians could invite their sinner friends into a Christian atmosphere.
* Provide a place where disabled and low income people can come and sit together as equals with the wealthy and elite and enjoy gospel concerts free of charge.
* Provide a place where the elderly can enjoy quality time with their families.
* Provide a place where parents can enjoy family-time together with their children, while shaping their morals and values.
* Encourage participation in our mission by helping the needy through our food giveaway program.