A Big THANK YOU to all Hope For Nashville Volunteers from our Partner Ministry - Preston Taylor

Dear West End Community Church,

When Preston Taylor Ministries began it was prayerfully and strategically decided that its success would require great volunteer participation. Since that founding in 1998 PTM has grown to involve over 250 volunteers every year—and West End Community Church has been at PTM every step of the way. As the executive director I see it as my job to create the framework that fosters “joy-filled friendships”, and the role of volunteers to build and sustain those friendships. Not just any friendships, but life-changing, motivating, Christian friendships. I am able to witness these friendships develop through West End members who are crew leaders at Summer JAM, youth workers at a Fusion service, lunchmate mentors, angel tree and family basket deliverers, marketplace mentors, tutors, and teachers within our afterschool program.


Additionally, WECC funding and leadership has helped to solidify and stabilize PTM enabling us the luxury of planning for future growth. West End has provided a beautiful facility for PTM events, has helped to maintain PTM’s property through local mission trips, and has had members to serve on committees and the PTM Board of Directors.

When asked what PTM offers that distinguishes it from other organizations, I am quick to answer that it’s the quality and commitment of our volunteers. It’s what keeps our kids coming to PTM for years and allowing them the opportunity to pursue “God-inspired dreams.” For these gifts from the West End community, I am incredibly grateful.

Chan Sheppard