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Faith: The Secret to Sustainable Success,’ explains Pastor Mike Signorelli

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5 years ago

October 25, 2019

Modern life can be stressful. Through all of the demands, responsibilities, tasks, and expectations, it can be challenging to see a path to sustainable success when everything seems to be hanging by a thread. This stress can make us feel as if one wrong move could cost us everything, but that isn’t necessarily the case. We’re simply distracted, and some extra guidance may help. Pastor Mike Signorelli knows just how vital the role of faith is in building sustainable success. In fact, he an entire church around this ideology.

Mike Signorelli is the founder and lead pastor of V1 Church, one of New York City’s growing churches. The church is even popular with agnostics, atheists, truth-seekers, and is being nationally recognized for its growth. The church has opened two locations in the last two years, both in a region where less than 5% of people attend church. This is a colossal accomplishment because parishioners gravitate towards Mike’s practical application of faith in their daily lives.

“In the context of our busy lives, we need the language and relationships that fortify our souls,” stated Mike. As a pastor, he understands how those facts help us build each other up and lead truly successful lives. Motivation comes from within, but an accomplishment is a product of embracing positive, external factors that propel us to see our dreams to fruition. “We are not necessarily looking for organized religion or another set of rules, but we are longing for the metaphysical amid personal difficulties,” he further explained.

At V1, the focus is not on past rules or rituals that are turning modern society away from the concept of churches; but instead on spiritual significance, which is something everyone can benefit from. “It all began when I attended a conference by a renowned futurist, during which he explained that as global access to necessities increases, the single greatest need for the future of humanity would be spiritual significance. It was an eye-opening experience”. Mike knew right then and there that his dream of creating a church in one of the world’s busiest cities was not just a dream, but a necessity. He claimed, “We share faith and spiritual connection in our church so that we can lift humanity together towards Christ, which means true success for every one of us.”

Mike Signorelli built V1 Church to help his parishioners realize and reach their potential. With the one campus located in Farmingdale and a second in Glendale, V1 Church shows no signs of slowing down. People continue to flock to their services, building their faith, and using the positive energy to launch themselves further in their careers, relationships, and lives, all for the greater good.

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Turkish Textile Giant Sun Textile Solution Proposal for Drought

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14 hours ago

February 4, 2025

Jenny Jackson

While the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations (UN) are seeking solutions to combat drought through various projects, Ekoten Textile, a subsidiary of Turkey’s textile giant Sun Textile, has developed a groundbreaking project in collaboration with a technology startup to minimize the intensive water consumption in the textile industry. This pioneering project, the first of its kind globally, will enable the recycling and reuse of up to 90% of the water used in textile production.

Drought is one of the most pressing issues facing the world today. According to WHO data, 40% of the global population is struggling with water scarcity. By 2030, up to 700 million people could be forced to migrate due to drought. The unconscious use of water in global production processes plays a significant role in the rapid depletion of clean water resources.

The textile industry is one of the sectors with the highest water consumption. In Turkey, while the food industry consumes 22% of the water used for industrial purposes, the textile sector follows closely with 18%. For instance, producing an average of 40 tons of products daily requires 2,500 tons of water, equivalent to the daily water consumption of approximately 10,000 people.

CLEAN WATER RESOURCES FOR HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE EVERY DAY!

In textile production, where clean water resources are heavily consumed, the innovative success of the Turkish company stands out as a global best practice. This initiative will shape the future of the industry. The wastewater recycling project, developed through intensive R&D efforts, will ensure that over 90% of the required water is sourced from recycled supplies.

The reuse of wastewater in production will transform the fate of countries operating in the textile sector. By preventing the use of clean water resources for textile production, this project will free up clean water sources that can meet the daily needs of hundreds of thousands of people.

R&D ACTIVITIES IN 38 COUNTRIES WITH 380 PARTNERS!

Sun Textile places great emphasis on R&D activities, conducting research and development efforts with 380 partners across 38 countries. Sun Textile and its subsidiary Ekoten Textile export nearly 90% of their production, solidifying their identity as a leading exporter. The company ships products to numerous destinations worldwide, including European countries, the UK, and the US. Sun Textile, the leading ready-to-wear exporter in the Aegean Region, achieved a consolidated turnover of 250 million euros in the third quarter of 2024, continuing its active growth trajectory.

OFFERING CUSTOM DESIGNS TO CUSTOMERS

Sun Textile provides its own designed collections to leading brands in Europe and the UK. Ekoten Textile, its subsidiary, is among the most respected knitted fabric manufacturers in Turkey and Europe.

With a dedicated sales team for each major customer group and five design offices in three different countries, Sun Textile creates designs tailored to its customers’ needs. Its largest clients include the Inditex Group, H&M, Jimmy Key, Tesco, Kiabi, Marks & Spencer, and Next.

Sun Textile also extends its sustainability approach to social responsibility, notably for its high ratio of female employees. The company, which went public in 2022, is also listed in dividend indexes.