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16th Annual
CALLED Benefit
Date: November 4, 2024
Time: 6:00pm CT
Location: The Factory at Franklin's Liberty Hall
Honorees: Nancy and the late Ty Osman, Sr., Dr. Anderson Spickard, and Louis Upkins, Jr.
What did it look like for the first disciple, Andrew, to answer the Call of Jesus Christ?
What does it look like for us today?
The Call of Jesus to “follow me” first given to Andrew, still extends to us today as we carry that Call into every corner of Church, culture, society, and vocation.
God has called all of us. This calling provides the throughline for our lives, transforming how we engage the world. Join Operation Andrew Group on November 4th, 2024 at CALLED, as we come together to explore the possibilities of obedience, and present the Joe and Honey Rodgers Christian Civic Leadership Awards to two individuals that have obeyed that Call in their own lives.
What To Expect At This Event
Gather around the table with friends for dinner, a time to explore Operation Andrew Group’s Calling, and hear from our three honorees!
There are guaranteed to be some special moments throughout the evening, you won’t want to miss this time to celebrate what God has done and is doing!
The Joe + Honey Rodgers Christian Civic Leadership Award
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The Joe + Honey Rodgers Christian Civic Leadership Award recognizes Christian leaders who demonstrate excellence and humility as they strengthen others. In the 15th annual celebration of Joe and Honey's community contributions, our 2024 honorees couldn't exemplify these standards more perfectly.
The late U.S. Ambassador to France, Joe M. and his wife Helen "Honey" Rodgers are prime examples of Kingdom-minded influence. Joe and Honey pointed others to Christ as they led with integrity around the world, nation, and our local community.
As one of the founders and early chair of Operation Andrew Group, Joe opened the door for us to mobilize Nashville's faith community to serve our city collaboratively. Through a deep love of the Lord and desire to see Nashville flourish, Joe and Honey encouraged others to come together regardless of denomination, ethnic background, and economic status to transform our future.
We honor them by celebrating this year's leaders that exhibit the same spirit of Christ-honoring leadership that Joe modeled and Honey continues to display.
2024 Joe + Honey Rodgers Award Recipients
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Nancy and the late Ty Osman, Sr.
![College of Medicine Headshots Dr. W. Anderson Spickard at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, July 19, 2021.](https://operationandrew.org/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/anderson-spickard-square-d739a145e7ba7e021ee64f06e63355cf-e3u7zraflpov.jpeg)
Dr. Anderson Spickard
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Louis Upkins, Jr.
Past Award Recipients
Miles Ezell, Jr., Marty Dickens, Lee Beaman, Sam Bartholomew, Beth Harwell, Lee Barfield, Stuart McWhorter, Howard Gentry, Amy Grant, Don Finto, Bill Carpenter, Dee Anna Smith, L.H. Hardwick, Richard Lewis, Sandy Bledsoe, Dr. Charles McGowan, Jacki Patillo, Michael W. Smith, Charles Strobel, Harold Brewer, CeCe Winans, Hal Hadden, Mike Arrington, Dr. James Hildreth, Neika Stephens, Lisa Harper, Andrea and Charles Overby, Dr. David Jones, Jr., Dr. André Churchwell, and Tom McDow
Visionary Sponsors
Melissa and Phil Roe
Champion Sponsors
American Constructors
Mary and Lee Barfield
Sandy and Dr. Craig Bledsoe
Tammy Brewer
Betty and Marty Dickens
Faucett Consulting
Bari and Mickey Jacobs
Lipscomb University
Palmer & Wallace
Solomon Builders
Jodi and Richard Williams
Ambassador Sponsors
Ginger and Butch Eley
Mark Fedyk
Tam and Frank Gordon
Beth and Sam Harwell
Cindy and Stan Knott
Linda Leathers and Gary Tullock
Lisa and Mark Neal
Pinnacle Financial Partners
Rhonda and Rich Smith
Neika Stephens
Ann and Turney Stevens
StorePlace
Young Life Capernaum
Table Hosts
Howard Gentry
Brenda and Lawrence Haywood
Marge Leathers
Janet and John Slayden
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