Left behind?

This past weekend was such a huge blessing for my life and family; and I’m sure for everyone who attended the Pastors and Leadership Conference led by Bishop TD Jakes.  No Church Left Behind was the theme and we were equipped with resources and empowered with knowledge and geared up to come back home and make a difference in our churches and communities. 

One of the things that I loved about this year’s conference is that they really took you back to school! There were a series of courses that you could elect to go to anywhere from church government, music ministries, church technology, funding opportunities, marketing, entrepreneurship; you name it, it was available!! I personally had a difficult time choosing which 4 courses I wanted to pick (if it were up to me, I’d go to all of them) but a decision had to be made and these were my choices.

1.       Creative Strategies in Marketing (Tony Scott)

2.       The Entrepreneur in You! (Darwin Bruce)

3.       The ABC’s of Self-Publishing and Traditional Publishing (Joel D. Nori)

4.       Funding for Faith-based: The Power of the 501c3 (Aretha Olivarez)

These courses opened my eyes to see a whole new world of opportunities, the wealth of information that was delivered was truly life-changing. Every one of the speakers are inspiring to me because if they were able to reach the level of success  that they have as Christian, men and woman who love God and put Him first in everything; that’s shows me that I too can reach that.  The bible says, seek Him first and ALL things, everything shall be added on to you.  You can be Christian and be successful and I was able to witness it up close and personal this past weekend. 

I encourage everyone who reads this today that you too can work hard and reach your goals, whatever they may be.  They can be spiritual goals, ministry goals, business goals or maybe just personal goals; you too can reach them.  I can do, WE can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens us. (Philippians 4:13) Need strength, wisdom, guidance, favor, ask for it!! It is available and at your disposal. We are about to say goodbye to April and enter into a new month, May.  Get to work!! Don’t waste any more time, whatever you have been called to do, DO IT!! We do not want any church to be left behind, we don’t want any families to be left behind, and we don’t want any person left behind.  Make your dreams come true; one step at a time; one day at a time.

How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.
Anyone hungry? Let’s start chewing!!

Be encouraged, Be Blessed!
Landy Perez-Feliciano