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Acumen Christian Business and Trade Magazine-Volume 1 Issue 4 - Winter edition -printed in December 2011TRANSCRIPT
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♦ LETTER FROM THE EDITOR 4
♦ LETTERS 6
♦ SAINTS IN BUSINESS 49 God’s Business Plan (Except) 11
Revds. Bob & Teju Alonge
♦ WOMEN IN BUSINESS 14
Personal Grooming �ps for business women
By Lahle Wolfe
♦ PRESENT YOUR BODY
Dressing for success 15
Women’s Hats & purses 15
Women’s Church suits 16
Men's suits 17
♦ BUILD MY CHURCH
MINISTERIO MANA 22
Pastor Bernado Rios
PLEASANT HILL BAPTIST CHURCH 44
Rev Dunnigan
♦ BOOK REVIEW 48
ROMANS TO JUDE - Precise Chris=an Scripture Revealed
Wri?en By Chandel.l white
♦ MEN OF HIGH STANDARDS
OLU FASHINA 37
MELVIN ‘ACTION’ JOHNSON 39
SAM AGGREY 40
PAUL ASHER T 41
DR. STANLEY JEAN 42
♦ MAKING MELODY
FAVA 51
PAT AKPABIO 57
CONTENTS
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NOT FOR PROFIT Pastor Teresa Jordan ( Pastor T)
PG 8
PG 39
CREDIT ISSUES The Credit game
MEN OF HIGH STANDARDS
Melvin “Ac�on” Johnson
BUILD MY CHURCH Rev. Ronald Dunnigan
PG 44
PG 18
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ACUMEN Christian Business & Trade Magazine.
“Promoting God’s business and the businesses of God’s people.”
Welcome, Pastors, Churches, Non-profit organizations, business
Executives, Trade owners, fellow Christians, family & friends to this latest
edition of ACUMEN
I would like to seize this opportunity to thank all those that have been
supporting us all the away with your prayers, donations and advertisements
and subscription purchases of ACUMEN.
Every quarter our vision is to produce ACUMEN with rich and educative
articles, interviews and information to further motivate, inspire and
encourage the Christian business person to excel in their chosen business
or trade.
In response to your letters and comments we have introduced the following
new sections to the Magazine. LETTERS, BUILD MY CHURCH,
FIRST LADIES, REFLECTIONS, PRESENT YOUR BODY,
MAKING MELODY & PROFESSIONAL PROFILES.
We still have all our regular columns and in this edition each columnist has
out done themselves in the articles they have turned in for their sections.
They are very informative and will be a blessing to you.
I hope you will enjoy this edition. I enjoyed working with our editorial
team in producing it for you.
I attended my first Spanish service and it was beautiful. God is moving in
dimensions we cannot believe.
I particularly enjoyed meeting and
interviewing the various Pastors, First lady,
business executives and Trade
professionals we have showcased in
this edition.
I believe that our God is a God of
excellence so I enjoy celebrating
excellence.
Phil 1:10a “ That ye may
approve things that are excellent…”
May you have an excellent 2012.
I appreciate your comments,
suggestions and feedback.
Please drop me a line
Evang .Bibi Fashina @
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
ABIOLA FASHINA (Evang)
Editor-in-Chief
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♦ WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS ABI ADEGBOYE 28
SEYI HOPEWELL 12
SHAKO THE MC
NINA IJERE 9 NINA IJERE INTERNATIONAL
RACHAEL IJIDAKINRO 46 HEXZADES REATLTY
CYNDI WILLIS 30
WOMEN ACHIEVERS ASSOCIATION
KISHA JONES – PATE 19
BLACK WOMEN NETWORKING
♦ TALK TIME AFRICA
NIKE ROBERTS 24
JUMOKE OLOWU-ADU 29
♦ NOT 4 PROFIT 18
Pastor Teresa Jordan– Pastor T
♦ HEALTHY LIVING 25
CHRISTIAN WEIGHT LOSS - Dealing with depression
By Bonnie Mechelle
♦ REFLECTIONS
Pastor Chuzzy Udenwa’s
50th Birthday Banquet 61
Pleasant Hill Bap�st church
Building by faith 59
Household of Faith for all Na�on’s
Azusa 2011 60
Pastor T Interviews / Triune singers 63/65
♦ BUSINESS HELP LINE 53
10 Business email E�que:es
By Abiola Fashina Esq
♦ GUEST ARTICLE 50
7 Strategies for successful Chris�an events
By Dr William
CONTENTS
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KUNLE MESHIDA
His ministry, Music & faith
REFLECTIONS Pastor Chuzzy Udenwa’s 50th birthday banquet
WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS Cyndi Willis — Women Achievers Associa�on
PG 61
PG 33
FIRST LADIES Rev. (Mrs) Tinuola Olaofe
PG 21
PG 30
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to equip, motivate, inspire and encourage Christians
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in their chosen line of business or trade.
Our Mission
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PRAYER REQUEST
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business please send an email –
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prayer point.
Luke 1:37
“ For with God nothing shall be impossible’
♦I would like to congratulate you on your magazine. This is
good news to business people in the Chris�an community.
I look forward to reading more about sources of business
financing I for the small business owner in your upcoming
edi�ons.
♦I like the bold step you have taken in publishing a Chris�an
business magazine. I would like to see more Chris�an busi-
ness men and women succeed and make more funding avail-
able to the preaching of the gospel.
♦I like your magazine. I would like you to include a sec�on
on Chris�an leaders. I am interested in how they got saved.
How they got called into ministry. who are their spiritual
mentors. How they use biblical principles in their daily lives
and how Christ has helped them to get to where they are
today.
♦Congratula�ons on your magazine. I think you should in-
clude something that will help Chris�an women dress nice
but not too worldly. I like clothes, perfumes, and shoes and
that is what a#racts me to read or buy any magazine.
♦Gree�ngs to all the people who made Acumen Magazine
become a reality. It is a welcome magazine in the Chris�an
world. May I suggest that you feature Chris�an gospel ar�sts
in your magazine. Praise is important to God and a lot of
Chris�an ar�sts are into gospel music as full �me ministry
and will benefit form the exposure that your magazine can
give them.
♦Congratula�ons on the launch of your new magazine
Acumen. I enjoyed reading the informa�ve ar�cles in it.
My only advice to you all would be to try to improve on your
picture quality in your future edi�ons. Some of the pictures
in your first edi�on were blurry and at �mes pixilated. I enjoy
looking at pictures a lot so with a higher quality of pictures I
am sure the magazine will sell more. But having said that the
magazine is a good idea and I wish you the best in future.
♦This is a job well done. I am excited for all of you for pub-
lishing this magazine. Please revisit your adver�sed pricelist
as they may be too high for some of your target audi-
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so that sole proprietors and small business owners who do
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Tarra Jackson is a single mother, Credit Union Ex-
ecutive, Author, Credit Coach, Motivational Speak-
er, Financial & Credit Educator for those who have
experienced financial and credit adversities.
Her passion is to share best practices that she has
learned with consumers to help them regain or enter
into healthier financial and credit relationships.
Known for her dedication to financial literacy and
community reinvestment, Tarra Jackson serves her
community as the Executive Vice President of a
Credit Union in Atlanta since 2008.
Tarra has almost 20 years of experience within the
financial services industry. She is an energetic and
charismatic public speaker who has spoken at nu-
merous conferences and training sessions nationally
and internationally. Some of the awards she has
received include : People You Need To Know
Financial Superstar, 2010 & Who's Who in Black
Atlanta, 2010
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First, let’s get some clarity: although the three major credit reporting agencies
are called Credit “Bureaus”, they are NOT owned or operated by the Govern-
ment.
The 3 major Credit Bureaus: Equifax,
Experian, and Trans Union, along with their good friend Fair Isaac Corporation
(FICO) are privately owned business.
Secondly, the laws that govern credit
reporting and collection activities are the Fair Credit Reporting Act, which governs
the organizations that report information to the credit bureaus, and the Fair Debt
Collection Protection Act, which governs the organizations that execute collection
activities and protect the consumer.
It is the responsibility of the financial institution or reporting organization to
report “accurate” information. All the credit bureaus do is report what they are
given and look for public record to add the files to make them more appealing
for organizations to want to purchase credit reports and credit scores from
them.
Yes, these privately owned businesses
make money off the organizations that want to report to them and make money
off the organizations that want to view your credit report and credit score from
them. Therefore, this is just a CREDIT GAME.
Every game has Players. Each Player
has a Position to play and all Players want to WIN!!!
CREDIT GAME PLAYERS
The players of the Credit Game are:
The Credit Reporting Agencies (Credit Bureaus): Equifax, Experian, and Trans
Union. They are all in cahoots with their good buddy FICO, also known as the
“Credit Score.”
The Financial Institution or Reporting Organization. They are going to tell all of
your financial business! Especially when you mess up and miss a payment.
The Consumer. That’s You !
PLAYER POSITIONS
Each of the players has positions in an
effort to win this Credit Game.
The Credit Reporting Agencies: To report the information that they receive
from all who report to them. They want to MAKE as much MONEY by getting fi-
nancial institutions and organizations to pay to report to them AND by getting
financial institutions and organizations (employers, insurance companies, cell
phone providers, utilities, etc.) to pay to view the consumers Credit Reputation …
I mean Credit Report and Credit Score.
The Financial Institution or Organi-
zation: To report financial information “accurately”. They want to MAKE as
much MONEY off the consumers. The LOWER the Credit Score, the presumed
HIGHER the Risk, therefore, the HIGHER
the loan interest rates, fees, cost of ser-vice, etc. That is called “Risk Based
Pricing.”
The Consumer: To purchase money to
pay for goods or obtain services at a rea-sonable or low cost. You want to SAVE as
much MONEY as you can when you ob-tain a loan for goods and/or pay less for
services.
THE RULES OF THE GAME
Every game has rules.
Rule #1: Understand that whatever you
do financially and how you pay it back will be reported on your Credit Report and will
affect your Credit Score. So don’t mess up!!!
Ok, if you kind of messed up in Rule #1…
Rule #2 of the Credit Game is hidden in
the above state laws: FCRA and FDCPA!!! If YOU don’t know that rule of
the game, your credit score is probably low and you are probably paying very
high loan interest and fees.
So who teaches people these Rules of
the Game? Good question. Most consum-ers have been trying to educate them-
selves on Money and Credit Management or seeking organizations or financial
advisors to help educate them.
IRONY: Most consumers expect Finan-cial Institutions to teach them the rules
of the game. HELPFUL HINT: Your oppo-nent may not be willing to share with you
how to win the game they are play-ing. Remember: The less you know, the
more you’ll pay.
PG 42
Website
http://www.tarrajackson.com
http://www.financialfornication.com
http://financialfornication.blogspot.com
THE CREDIT GAMETHE CREDIT GAMETHE CREDIT GAMETHE CREDIT GAME
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EDITORIAL COMMENTARY
” I beseech you therefore brethren by
the mercies of God, that ye present
your bodies a living sacrifice, holy,
acceptable unto God, which is your
reasonable service” Romans 12:1
The book of Genesis in the bible
shows us how God created man in
his own image and likeness. Gen 1: 26
Man's spirit came out of the breath
of God into the body that God had
formed from the dust of the earth
and he became a living soul. Gen 2: 7
Then just as God covers himself with
light like a garment God covered
man with his own glory and gave
him power and dominion over all
crea�on.
Unfortunately as a result of disobedi-
ence to God’s instruc�on and heark-
ening to the voice of the devil man
lost his glory covering and resorted
to an apron covering he made with
his own hands from leaves. Gen 3: 7
God had to make coats of skin for
man as a covering from the lamb
sacrifice that had to be made to atone
for the sin of disobedience. Gen 3:21
From then on began the constant
struggle for clothing and for our bod-
ies to be covered. This struggle is a
lifelong struggle that will only end
when the lamb of God Jesus Christ -
the atonement of man’s sins - comes
back to take his bride the church and
then man will be translated and his
covering will be the glory of the lamb
of God. II Cor 5: 2
Un�l then every believer and child of
God must learn how to present their
bodies to God as a living sacrifice.
I Cor 6:20
Just as God was detailed about the
clothing the Levites—his priests
wear ; we have to learn to dress
properly to represent God. Exo 28
Just as God enjoys the prayers of
saints as incense ; we have to learn
how to always to become a sweet
aroma both physically and spiritually
to those around us. Rev 5: 8
This sec=on was introduced to show-
case clothing, shoes, perfumes and
body accessories to present your
physical body to the world and to
God in the best possible manner.
Please send in your comments and
sugges�ons to us on what you will
like to see featured in this sec�on @
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DESIGNER LISA RENE HATS & PURSE SETS
Check out the different styles and
colors of suits for kids also!
CHILDREN’S SUITS
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and colors of women‘s hats, and
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visit Acumen magazine website
and click on the women's suits links
at the bo?om of the home page.
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NOT FOR PROFIT
Showcasing the social
ac=vi=es and milestones of
Non profit organiza=ons
MEET PASTOR T
Pastor Teresa Jordan (affec�onately known as
Pastor T) -Founder and CEO
PLAYS & THEATRE WORK
With over thirty years of experience in the perform-
ing arts, theater technology, vocal instruc�on, inter-
pre�ve dance and choreography, Pastor Teresa
Jordan (Pastor T) is a versa�le woman who has
brought a whole new outlook to reaching at risk
youth. Her highly dis�nguished resume includes
authorship of the celebrated
plays, “When A Man Loves A
Woman”, “Sis-tazzz”,
“Miracles”, "From Rags to
Riches", "Sing Unto the Lord a
New Song", "Somebody Say
Amen", "Everything Must
Change", "Am I My Brother's
Keeper", "The Three Faces of
Eve", and many others.
Her wri�ng talents extend
beyond those of a playwright
to the pages of her self-
published booklet,
"Organizing Youth Ministries",
which was distributed
throughout the Eastern United. Pastor T has more
than proved her musical talents as a par�cipant in
the interna�onally renowned organiza�on, "Up With
People", where she toured throughout the United
States, and overseas to Holland, Finland, The Nether-
lands, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Germany, Swit-
zerland, Belgium and Paris.
PASTOR THERESA JORDAN
Pastor T. has been ac�ve as the Writer, Producer,
Director and Project Coordinator for Triune since
1994 and is commi#ed to introducing this unique
concept to communi�es na�onwide. She is pursuing
a dream of building a music and fine arts center in
the Atlanta area and eventually in Tampa Bay, FL,
Dallas, TX, Jacksonville, NC and Spartanburg,
SC. These centers will provide instruc�on in every
area of the arts including interpre�ve dance, drama,
pantomime, vocal instruc�on, television and radio
broadcast. They will house youth development cen-
ters, community theaters, dance halls, produc�on
studios, and recrea�onal facili�es. The centers will
be home for the largest student work-study pro-
grams in the country and will bridge the gap be-
tween tradi�onal and non-tradi�onal educa�onal
needs throughout the Atlanta and Tampa Bay areas
and eventually the na�on.
EDUCATION
Educa�on: 1995 BA Chris�an Educa�on and Theolo-
gy, Family Bible Ins�tute College and Seminary.
Professional Experience: Triune Produc�ons Group
of Atlanta, CEO; Triune Worldwide Ministries, Found-
er/CEO; Triune Global Publishing, Inc., CEO; Triune
Management and Booking, Owner; The Triune Sing-
ers, Manager; Triune Worldwide Records, Owner;
Tri-Sa# Sounds, Inc., Co-Owner; Writer, Director,
Choreographer, Produc-
er, Author, Public Speak-
er/Orator; Vocalist;
Toured the U.S. and
Europe from 1981 to
1984; toured Triune’s
stage produc�ons from
1995 un�l present.
PRAYZEFEST GOSPEL
HOUR
In 2010 doors opened
for the radio ministry to
manifest and the
PrayzeFest Gospel Hour
show hosted by Pastor
Teresa Jordan (affec�onately known as Pastor T) was
birthed. Since then God has opened the territory to
extend to the development and management of The
Prayzefest Gospel Network (The PG Network) which
is a 24 hour Radio and Television Network managed
by Pastor T. with the assistance of Pastor Jared Hill,
Minister Regina Ragsdale, Michelle Hampton and
Mr. Antheny Hampton of Parock Entertainment as
this network brings great opportuni�es and expo-
sure for independent gospel
ar�sts worldwide.
AWARDS
The PG Network has just
been nominated for Best
Internet Media Group of the
Year by the Rhythm of Gos-
pel Music Awards as well as
Best Show for the produc-
�on of the BAP Ministries
show on The PG Network
(host: Brodric Purvis, Bro-
dric Purvis Produc�ons).
THE REACH PROJECT
In September 2011 the launch of The REACH Project
took place as ar�sts from over 15 different regions
came together in Atlanta to record the Reach song
and video which is marked to become a global inde-
pendent gospel ar�sts movement like no other all
founded and managed by Pastor Teresa Jordan with
the guidance and leading of the Holy Spirit.
Ac=vi=es:
Na�onal Media Director for The Urban Inspira�onal
Awards,
Board of Directors, Triune Worldwide Ministries;
Na�onal Conference Advisor Spirit of Christ Minis-
tries;
Advisor to several local performing arts troupes,
trainer (character development, dance, vocals,
ligh�ng, sound, costumes, make up, administra�on)
for over one hundred local ar�sts; promoter and
tour coordinator for Triune’s shows.
A Total of 37 years of theatrical and music industry
experience.
PICTURES OF PASTOR T INTERVIEWS
& TRUINE SINGERS ON PG 63 & 65
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Melvin “Action” Johnson
Attorney / Civil Rights Advocate
Chief Judge
Men Of High StandardsMen Of High StandardsMen Of High StandardsMen Of High Standards
Born in Bomi Hills, Liberia, Melvin “Ac=on” Johnson’s giS
in advocacy & character of standing up for the underdog started
when at the tender age of 4 years ,while holding on to his
grandmothers wrapper in the village square court in Lakpazee
Liberia, he ques�oned the disparity in the local magistrate
judge’s decisions in a child support enforcement case and a
breach of contract decision.
Dr. Melvin “Ac=on” Johnson holds an accountancy degree,
a bachelors of law degree and a Doctorate Degree in Jurispru-
dence from Georgia State University. He earned the nick name
“Ac�on” for his advocacy skills.
Before star�ng a successful law prac�ce, Dr. Melvin “Ac=on”
Johnson worked and gained valuable experience from various
private and governmental bodies in Atlanta, Georgia; including,
Kilpatrick Stockton LLC Law firm, Sutherland Asbill & Brennen
LLC Law firm, The Internal Revenue Service Li�ga�on Depart-
ment, The Georgia State University Tax Clinic, The Rockdale
County Public Defender’s Office, KPMG Tax Consultants, Long
& Heard, LLC Law firm, etc
In the Summer of 2008, he was selected out of numerous
candidates by the Government in Lithonia, Georgia to serve as
its first black Judge in its 152 years history. At age 35, he was at
that �me also the youngest to ever serve in that posi�on. He is
also the first African and first Liberian to hold that posi�on.
Today he serves as the Chief Judge with plenary powers over
all court affairs.
Dr. Melvin “ Ac=on” Johnson has been and con�nues to be a
quiet community servant. He runs a mentorship program called
L.I.F.E. (Liberians Integrated For Excellence), through which he
rou�nely takes youths to local jails, courthouses, libraries and
other inspiring places. He quietly provides computers, sta�oner-
ies, per diem and numerous school aids and assistance for many
youths and young adults.
Today, Dr. Melvin “ Ac=on” Johnson, or he actually prefers
to be called simply Melvin or brother Melvin, is a successful
lawyer and Chief Judge in the metro Atlanta, Georgia area.
Dr. Melvin “Ac=on” Johnson has a passion for the LORD,
learning, prac�cing law, judging, spending �me with his family,
as well as serving the community.
THE ACTION JOHNSON
FIRM
5050 Memorial drive
Stone Mountain
GA 30083
Tel: 404-220-7986
Fax: 404-410-2901
Cell: 404-379-7081
Email:
Ac=onoffices @gmail.com
Website:
www.talf.com
Chris�an Events are big business and event
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are today’s trend se#ers and industry
directors!
These types of Conferences and Conven-
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with thousands in a#endance. Lucra�ve
careers in the Chris�an Mee�ng Planning
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rewards!
However, advancement in this market is
not a random occurrence that happens by
chance. This list of seven strategies
combines years of experience and biblical
principles blended with sound business
techniques to create the perfect synergy
for success!
1. Commit Your Plans—
The essen�al principles for successful
mee�ng professionals include knowledge,
skill and the desire to achieve.
Mee�ng professionals that remain on top
must understand the evolving needs of
the Chris�an Event client to keep the
collabora�ve efforts fresh and on target
for a mutually beneficial rela�onship.
Allow the LORD to help you create the
“Wow” for your next event!
Commit to the LORD whatever you do,
and your plans will succeed.
Proverbs 16:3, NLT.
2. Check Your List—
Organiza�on and a#en�on to detail are
crucial to the planning and execu�on of
flawless mee�ng experiences.
The checklist can be achieved through
project management soSware for complex
mul�-faceted events and should be
updated consistently throughout the
planning process.
Let all things be done decently and in order.
1 Corinthians 14:40, NKJV.
3. Count The Cost—
Fine-tuning nego�a�on skills for a#endee
management, event site selec�on, mar-
ke�ng consul�ng, supplier preferences,
technology strategies, trade show
management and venue contract analysis,
are fundamental. Compiling these factors
will help develop a budget with the best
pricing advantages. This will also minimize
costly contract penalty errors when nego�-
a�ng event ameni�es.
But don’t begin un�l you count the cost.
For who would begin construc�on of a build-
ing without first calcula�ng the cost to see if
there is enough money to finish it?
Luke 14:28, NLT.
4. Choose Your Team—
Think BIG and inspire others who work with
you to embrace a philosophy of excellence
by your ex-
ample.
Your team
will consist
of leaders
who will
have groups
of people
coopera�ng
with them to
achieve specific components of the overall
event.
Regular mee�ngs and communica�on keeps
these leaders in-sync with you and each
other to pull it all together.
Love each other with genuine affec%on, and
take delight in honoring each other. Never
be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord
enthusias%cally.
Romans 12:10-11, NLT.
5. Consider Con=ngencies—
Recognize that the more you know about
what it takes to be successful from a logis�-
cal perspec�ve the be#er you can under-
stands your execu�ve role. Some include
banquets, concerts, entertainment,
exhibits, keynote speakers, luncheons
on-site registra�on, prayer breakfasts,
workshops and worship services.
Therefore, it is important to expect the
unexpected and plan for unlikely possibili�es
that might occur.
And now to him who can keep you on your
feet, standing tall in his bright presence,
fresh and celebra%ng—to our one God, our
only Savior, through Jesus Christ, our Master,
be glory, majesty, strength, and rule before
all %me, and now, and to the end of all %me.
Yes.
Jude 1:24, MSG.***
6. Create Your Time Line—
Know the �me requirements for all aspects
of your event. Nothing is worse than wai�ng
un�l the last minute to order services that
can result in failure to deliver and cost
overruns.
The successful Chris�an Event Planner must
be on �me, in �me and without �me delays.
TO EVERYTHING there is a season, and
a %me for every ma8er or purpose
under heaven:
Ecclesiastes 3:1, AMP.
7. Confidently Complete Every Task –
The implementa�on of your event
must be completed in excellence.
Refer to your checklist to make sure
that every person, every place and
everything necessary happens as planned.
The confidence you exude as you check off
every completed task will assure a stellar
event!
So you see, we are shown to be right with
God by what we do, not by faith alone. Just
as the body is dead without breath, so also
faith is dead without good works.
James 2:24 & 26, NLT.
ASerwards when you access the strengths
and any mistakes made, use that knowledge
as a stepping-stone for your next event.
Remember, the resourceful and proac�ve
professionals who take the responsibility for
the success of their events are the ones who
will garner the respect and the rewards in
the Chris�an Events Marketplace.
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