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Destiny: Realizing Your God Given Purpose
Destiny: Who am I? Why am I here? Now what do I do? is a personal guide to fulfilling your destiny. It can be used in a small group setting or in personal setting. Many chapters contain activities which will assist the leader in discovering who they are, why they are here and will provide a road map to reach their God given destiny. The book intersperses scripture with personal experiences which illustrate the principles provided. The reader is encouraged to do the homework and respond to the questions so they might discover for themselves their specific calling and destiny.
197 pages, Paperback
First published May 14, 2014
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About the author
William F. Johnson
19 books6 followersBill Johnson is an award winning freelance writer and CEO of (non-profit) Aslan Ministries, Inc. He is a creative Problem Solver, Coach, and Author: Serving organizations and their leaders with unique solutions and professional counsel.
"Our goal is to assist individuals and organizations become all that they were created to be. We are qualified to do this by our gifts, talents, and professional experience in business, ministry and the military."
In his professional activities Bill’s unique problem solving skills enhanced his coaching, marketing, and organizational responsibilities. He and his wife Rita have developed and taught training courses which have been presented throughout the US, in Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
He was commanding officer of a unique, “first of kind” US Army data communications network, directing nearly one hundred technicians, solving a myriad of problems associated with a new technology, and developed plans for future organizations and technologies.
As a business leader he was responsible for the start up and operation four different "for profit) organizations, the last of which went from zero revenue to several million dollars in a few years and initiated business throughout the “Pacific Rim.”
As a pastor and church planter, his focus was on mentoring, coaching, healing, and outreach to the community.
AWARDS
SAE Outstanding Achievement Award, for contributions to EMC standardization
PUBLICATIONS
• Seven books on leadership and discipleship
• Over 100 training classes
• 30 Technical articles or papers.
EDUCATION
• Undergraduate studies in Electrical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology; and Management and Economics, at University of South Alabama;
• MA Theology, Fuller Theo. Seminary.
"Our goal is to assist individuals and organizations become all that they were created to be. We are qualified to do this by our gifts, talents, and professional experience in business, ministry and the military."
In his professional activities Bill’s unique problem solving skills enhanced his coaching, marketing, and organizational responsibilities. He and his wife Rita have developed and taught training courses which have been presented throughout the US, in Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
He was commanding officer of a unique, “first of kind” US Army data communications network, directing nearly one hundred technicians, solving a myriad of problems associated with a new technology, and developed plans for future organizations and technologies.
As a business leader he was responsible for the start up and operation four different "for profit) organizations, the last of which went from zero revenue to several million dollars in a few years and initiated business throughout the “Pacific Rim.”
As a pastor and church planter, his focus was on mentoring, coaching, healing, and outreach to the community.
AWARDS
SAE Outstanding Achievement Award, for contributions to EMC standardization
PUBLICATIONS
• Seven books on leadership and discipleship
• Over 100 training classes
• 30 Technical articles or papers.
EDUCATION
• Undergraduate studies in Electrical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology; and Management and Economics, at University of South Alabama;
• MA Theology, Fuller Theo. Seminary.
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September 24, 2014
As a church consultant and renewal leader for over twenty years, the first question I ask every struggling pastor is, "What is the biggest problem in your church?"
Invariably the response will be something like this. "The lay people just do not want to get involved." or "They just want to be entertained on Sunday mornings."
Yet when I ask the laypeople what they think the is church's main problem, they often respond, "The pastor will not let the laity do anything."
I find that both of these perceptions are often true. How can this be? It is a matter of motivation.
This book covers one element of motivation which leaders of volunteers must realize. All people are not created equal. God created each of us with certain unique gifts and graces. When working in one's appropriate gift mix, burn out is minimized and tasks become joyful. The opposite is true when trying to minister in someone else's gift. It is like Saul's armor, burdensome and restricting.
This book can be used to identify each person's motivational gifts so they will joyfully accept their role in the body of Christ.
On the other hand, the leader must learn the appropriate ways to motivate the people he is leading.
Our ministry leadership books include several chapters on motivation.
Invariably the response will be something like this. "The lay people just do not want to get involved." or "They just want to be entertained on Sunday mornings."
Yet when I ask the laypeople what they think the is church's main problem, they often respond, "The pastor will not let the laity do anything."
I find that both of these perceptions are often true. How can this be? It is a matter of motivation.
This book covers one element of motivation which leaders of volunteers must realize. All people are not created equal. God created each of us with certain unique gifts and graces. When working in one's appropriate gift mix, burn out is minimized and tasks become joyful. The opposite is true when trying to minister in someone else's gift. It is like Saul's armor, burdensome and restricting.
This book can be used to identify each person's motivational gifts so they will joyfully accept their role in the body of Christ.
On the other hand, the leader must learn the appropriate ways to motivate the people he is leading.
Our ministry leadership books include several chapters on motivation.
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