Called, Operation Andrew Group's Fall Benefit, featuring the recipients of the Joe and Honey Rodgers Christian Civic Leadership Awards
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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

Joe and Honey Rodgers

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.

Dr. W. Anderson Spickard at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, July 19, 2021.

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

Anonymous

Cornerstone Sponsors

Ann and Frank Bumstead

Impactor Sponsors

Julie and Kevin Hawley

Maria and Paul Wieck

Wayne M. Wise Wellness Fund

Champion Sponsors

American Constructors

Anonymous

Mary and Lee Barfield

Sandy and Dr. Craig Bledsoe

Tammy Brewer

Betty and Marty Dickens

Faucett Consulting

Carole and John Ferguson

Elizabeth and Bill Hawkins

Bari and Mickey Jacobs

Lipscomb University

Palmer & Wallace

Haden and Jimmy Pickel

Susan and Mark Smith

Solomon Builders

Jerry and Ernie Williams

Jodi and Richard Williams

Ambassador Sponsors

Anonymous

Blankenship IT Solutions

Kanchan and Vinny Chopra

Ginger and Butch Eley

Mark Fedyk

FlexAlarms

Lisa and Tony Giarrantana

Tam and Rev. Dr. Frank Gordon

Beth and Sam Harwell

Karyn and Scott Humphries

Corinne and Brock Kidd

Cindy and Stan Knott

Linda Leathers and Gary Tullock

Karen and Bruce Moore

Lisa and Mark Neal

Pinnacle Financial Partners

Rhonda and Rich Smith

Neika Stephens

Ann and Turney Stevens

David Steward Family Foundation

StorPlace

Anna and Gif Thornton

Sandy and Tom White

Young Life Capernaum