Good morning Biblical Wellness Leaders!
I am praying for you and that
you have a blessed week. It is hard to believe
that it is already August. Once school starts back here in Tennessee, I
always start looking forward to fall. I am one of those people who love
decorating for the different seasons.
Once August arrives,
I can’t wait until September to start getting out my fall decorations. As we are gearing up for the fall, I hope you will start thinking of creative ways to share and grow your ministry.
Here are some ideas:
- Set up a booth at a fall festival. I have done this many times and it is a
wonderful way to meet people and so much fun. I would decorate my table
with lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, bring bread or other items to sample
or even sell, and I would display the Bible Study books, several of Annette’s
books, and some cookbooks. - Ask your ministry leader at your church if you can
speak at a women’s or
men’s ministry meeting or event. I can help you with topics. - Share ministry bags with your children’s teachers or at area schools.
- Ask to speak at one of your church’s small groups.
There are so many
ways to share. I am praying that the Lord will begin
opening many doors for you to be able to share this wonderful message of
good health. Please let me know if I can help you in any way.
“Whatever you do, do it enthusiastically, as something done for the
Lord
and not for men, knowing that you will receive the reward of an inheritance
from the Lord.” Colossians 3:23
I enjoyed meeting with several of you on our Zoom call last week. Our next
call is scheduled for August 27th at 7:00 pm Eastern. Last week’s call was
recorded, and we are still working on getting it uploaded to a digital
platform for you to go back and rewatch.
For now, here are my notes from last week’s call:
Zoom Call July 30th-
What do you feel is your biggest need in getting your ministry going?
Have you written your story yet? Please send it to me.
How to
develop as a leader:
How to become a Great Leader
Servant Leadership
42 Jesus called them over and said to them, “You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles dominate them, and their men of high positions exercise power
over them. 43 But it must not be like that among you. On the contrary, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, 44 and whoever wants to be first among you must be a slave to all. 45 For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life—a ransom for many.” Mark 10:42-45
Adopting the qualities of Servant leader will help you become a great
Biblical Wellness leader or ambassador. Jesus was the perfect example
servant leadership. When Jesus washed the disciples’ feet in John 13, He
showed humility and love at the heart of leadership. And then
He charged
His disciples to do for others as He had done for them. When we model
servanthood, we inspire and empower others to do the same.
Servant leadership requires an approach to leadership that places concern
for others
above your own desires and preferences. It involves using the
power that comes with leadership to support, encourage, and develop
those you lead. When we adopt a servant leadership approach, we lead
like Jesus.
Like our Savior, we lead with humility, compassion, and an
authentic love for those we serve.
Servant Leadership is:
1. Adopting a Philippians 2:3-4 attitude. That means remembering we
are all on the
same team and we’re working together to provide opportunities and experiences for people to encounter Christ.
Celebrating the successes of those around you helps show encouragement and support.
"3 Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness
of
mind let each esteem others better than himself. 4 Let each of you look out
not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others."
2. Being an encourager. Showing appreciation as often as you can,
whether through gifts, written notes, or verbal affirmations. (1
Thessalonian 5:11)
3. Persuading and leading by example. A servant leader leads
alongside others rather than lording over them. (Mark 10:45)
4. Committed to helping others grow and mature. As believers, we’re
called to help others follow Jesus. (2 Peter 3:18)
5. Showing humility. Humility is not a weakness, it is an
acknowledgement that our strength comes from God and
not
ourselves. (James 4:6)
We encourage you to integrate these qualities into your ministry. Why not
learn from the greatest leader ever? Jesus lived this style of servant
leadership and left us an incredible example to follow.
Between now and next month:
1. Pray
2. Pray about specific direction for you Biblical Wellness Ministry
3. If you are already involved in ministry, how can you expand it.
4. Write your story if you haven’t already and send it to me.
rhonda@thebiblicalnutritionist.com
Pray for divine appts- share on Facebook, share with co-workers, other
family members, friends.
Great Prayer to pray over your ministry:
“Jabez was more honored than his brothers. His mother named him Jabez
and said, "I gave birth to him in pain." Jabez called out to the God of Israel:
"If only you would bless me, extend my border, let your hand be with me,
and keep me from harm, so that I will not experience pain." And God
granted his request.”1 Chronicles 4:9-10
Little is known of
Jabez, other than he was a descendant of Judah, he was
an honorable man, and his mother named him “Jabez” (meaning
“sorrowful” or “sorrow-maker”) because his had been a painful birth. In his
prayer, Jabez cries out to God for protection and blessing.
The prayer of Jabez in 1 Chronicles 4:10 contains an urgent
request for
four things:
1) God’s blessing. Jabez acknowledges that the God of Israel is the
source of all blessing, and he asks God for His grace. No doubt, this
request was based, at least in part, on God’s promise of blessing to
Abraham and his descendants (Genesis
22:17).
2) An expansion of territory. Jabez prays for victory and prosperity
in all his endeavors and that his life would be marked by increase.
3) The presence of God’s hand. This was Jabez’s way of asking for
the guidance of God and His strength to be evident in his daily
existence.
4) Protection from harm. Jesus taught His disciples to pray in this
way:
“Father in heaven . . . deliver us from the evil one” (Matthew
6:9, 13).
Jabez looks to God in confidence as his defender.
The prayer of Jabez is a good example of how we should
make prayer a priority in our lives. We should always look to God for
our
help in time of need, and we can take our requests straight to the
throne of grace (Hebrews 4:16).
I am praying for you all! Please email me if you have any questions.
Blessings!
