Did you know that you can now do GPS Life Journey online via Zoom? Here's a transcript of what was shared in this video.
"Hi, I'm Emily Miller. I'm the director for Southwest Florida and also the lead on GPS Life Journey via Zoom. We offer group opportunities. Available Tuesday night, Eastern time, and we have all the details on the website. So please click here to go check it out to find out when the next group is happening. For a limited time, we have available 1 to 1, that's where I will be able to guide you through the GPS Life Journey online using Zoom. It's scheduled at your convenience. So if that group option isn't convenient for you, then know that you do have the availability of doing this process at a time that works best for you, subject to my availability. I look forward to helping you discover God's plan for significance in your life at this stage. God bless." Contact us or check out the Events page for upcoming opportunities to participate in GPS Life Journey.
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![]() Ronnie Rollins had been in a transition stage of his life for well over a year when he became aware of the GPS Life Journey course. Ronnie shared, “I had struggled significantly seeking to find direction and purpose for my life. I had been forcibly retired from my profession by new management. It did not take long for me to discover that retirement was not for me.” Ronnie enrolled in a GPS Life Journey Small Group with seven other individuals. “GPS Life Journey was the answer to my dilemma. I immediately came to an understanding of myself better than ever before in my life. I saw clearly how God had uniquely shaped me with gifts, passions, experiences, personality, abilities, and strengths. I knew what direction in life was best suited for me,” Ronnie explained. For the first time in his life, he knew his purpose in life. He now has a personal mission statement that he is passionate about. He sees clearly how fulfilling his mission can bring a sense of significance to his life and be a blessing to others he serves. Perfect Fit “Now I am pursuing a new profession after retirement that perfectly fits who I am.” Ronnie became a part-time maintenance man for his local church. His supervisor at his new job declared, “Ronnie is a God-sent blessing to me and the entire church. We have benefitted tremendously from his skills and his desire to serve others.” “I am also fulfilling my God-given life purpose of serving others through the gifts and abilities that God has given to me. It is so rewarding to know that God has shaped me to make a difference in the lives of other people by simply doing what I do best.” Recently the Pastor of Ronnie’s church asked the congregation, “How many of you has Ronnie Rollins helped build or repair something around your house?” Over twenty hands went up of grateful friends whom Ronnie had helped. Most of them were widows and needy members. Ronnie highly recommends the GPS Life Journey for everyone who wants to know and fulfill his or her God-given purpose in life. Each of us can and should make a difference in life. Each of us can and should leave a legacy that impacts the lives of others. Ronnie Rollins was a retired Property Manager in Kingsport, Tennessee and a retired Church Maintenance Man in Estero, Florida. (Story written by Nolen Rollins) In this Note from Nolen, you will hear how there are 3 reasons to pursue your God given purpose!
"If you have been through GPS Life Journey, you should know what God's specific purpose is for the next stage of your life. The question is, why do you pursue fulfilling that God given purpose? Reason #1 to Pursue Your God Given Purpose Now, it may be obvious to think, well, it's because "That's what God created me for, and it brings me a sense of significance, a sense of, I'm making a difference in the world, at least that part of the world where God has placed me." Reason #2 to Pursue Your God Given Purpose Well, that's a good reason. Another good reason is we really do make a difference in the world. It's amazing what God is doing all around the world through GPS Life Journey graduates and spreading the gospel and meeting the needs of humankind. Reason #3 to Pursue Your God Given Purpose But really, that's not the primary reason why you should be engaged in fulfilling your God given purpose in life. Jesus said, in John 17:4, "Father, I glorified you here on earth by completing the work you sent me here to do". Does it not make sense that you will bring great glory to God if you complete the work that God gives you for each stage of your life? Know God's purpose for the next stage of your life. Be faithful in fulfilling that purpose, and by doing so, you will bring great glory to God. That's what it's all about." If you have not yet discovered your God given purpose then we invite you to participate in the GPS Life Journey process. We have facilitators around the world who can help you either in person or online via Zoom. Check the events page or contact us for more details. We look forward to helping you bring great glory to God. In this video, you'll hear from Nolen Rollins, the founder of GPS Life Journey and others about what the benefits are from participating in the GPS Life Journey process.
In John chapter 17, verse four, Jesus, God, the son is talking to God, the father, and he says, I have glorified you on earth, having accomplished the work you sent me here to do. [Nolen Rollins] "My question for you is this, have you glorified, or are you glorifying God because you're engaged in faith, fulfilling the specific work that God has for you to do here on earth?" GPS Life Journey will help you discover your purpose here on earth and the good works that God has created you to do to bring Him glory. Loreen Robertson says, "I love participating in GPS Life Journey. It really gave me a sense of purpose and focus for my life. I definitely would recommend GPS Life Journey because it will just give you a more focus and significance for your life." GPS Life Journey consists of eight facilitator led sessions: 1. Discovering My Personality 2. Discovering My Experiences, Abilities and Strengths 3. Discovering My Passions, Spiritual Gifts and Values 4. Discovering How to Get Direction from God 5. Developing My Personal Mission Statement 6. Developing My Personal Vision 7. Developing My Priority Action Steps and Venues 8. Developing Margins in My Life Janine Bateson says, "God has placed me exactly where he wants me. He is having me do exactly what he wants to have done and I would not have known." Paula Mills says, " It is an absolute joy to know that I'm living God's purpose for my life. It takes a lot of stress out of my life. It gives me great happiness and I love watching other people find their purposes in life. It's just a win win situation." There are several formats for participating in a GPS Life Journey group , from an eight week small group to a two day intensive Blitz format. There is a format that will fit your schedule. Pastor John Hunn says, "GPS Life Journey has been an amazing benefit to our church here at First Baptist Lenore City. It has been an absolute godsend, so much so that we made it the year of mobilization. Over 200 of our members have discovered their life purpose and we loved it so much. This year is our second year of mobilization." We encourage you to join over 20, 000 people. in over 30 countries of the world who have discovered their God given missions for the next stage of their lives. By doing so, you too will bring glory to God by accomplishing the work that He has for you to do while here on earth. Please contact us for a list of all upcoming GPS life journey opportunities and discover your specific God given mission for the next stage of your life. Or check out the events page. We look forward to facilitating your GPS Life Journey. ![]() This month's GPS Life Journey Story is from Glenda Haendschke. "I moved to East Tennessee five years ago having left a very large non-denominational church in Florida where I truly found my home. The move to Florida initially was God-driven but not without some personal strife. It was at that church I was first baptized by immersion and truly felt the Holy Spirit take over my life. It was there where I began to learn about what a relationship with God really meant. I found fellowship with fellow believers and discovered the beauty of studying God’s Word. It was where I found the meaning of God’s Church outside the four walls where services were held. It was where I learned that God does really speak to me … if only I’d listen. … And then I did! I was visiting my family in Tennessee and heard the strongest message – so strong I did not think before asking my siblings what they thought about me moving to Tennessee. The rest as they say is history. I sold my house in Florida to a friend from church who had been struggling for months, trying to find the right home for herself, her mom, and her dad. I then moved to North Carolina where I also had another home to sell. God sent a family who was being displaced from their current home to buy it.
Having left a church where I was born again and planted in my spiritual journey, I began my search when I arrived in Tennessee to find the same … and was HARD! I’d go to one church then another church then and still another church before I gave up for a while. I never quite felt welcome or fulfilled. Then, four and a half years later I was led to First Baptist Church, Lenoir City (FBCLC). I sat in the front of the church and was greeted by a couple who lived near me. They introduced me to a couple of other people and then I heard and met Pastor John Hunn. I left that day feeling like I had finally found my home! My next steps were trying to figure out how to get connected and I found a display table in the foyer that spoke about this GPS Life Journey class. Fast forward a few weeks and I get an email saying new classes were starting up again and asked which timeframe worked best for mean. And thus my GPS journey began. While I was familiar with and in agreement with the findings of the assessments we took for the class, the jewel really was putting into writing my mission and vision statements. With the guidance of Paula Mills, my facilitator, I was able to focus on my spiritual gifts. I discovered how I could use them not only for the benefit of people in need but also to fill my tank with God’s love so that I could continue being the light God intended me to be. Setting specific goals and thinking about how and when I could fulfill those goals was a tremendously helpful exercise. Through those goals I identified certain mission areas that I believe will be great fits for me within FBCLC and enable me to truly become a part of this church family. I feel like I’ve finally found my home. Thank you, Nolen Rollins, for putting this study together. Thank you, Paula, for being my guiding light through this journey and encouraging me to write these thoughts down. But most of all I am so thankful to God for reminding me once again that He has a plan for me and I just need to listen and obey!" If you would like to participate in the GPS Life Journey process then please check our Events page. We offer in person and online via Zoom. You can learn more about us here. We look forward to helping you discover God's Plan for Significance in your life. In this month's Note From Nolen - find out the exciting survey results from the GPS Life Journey Graduates party in Lenoir City, TN! Below is the video transcript.
"Recently, we held a GPS Life Journey graduate reunion slash party for graduates of the GPS Life Journey process at the First Baptist Church of Lenoir City, Tennessee. 47 graduates showed up. Many shared their testimony of their engagement in fulfilling their personal mission statement. It was extremely encouraging for all present. Thank you to each person who filled out a survey. The first question on the survey was: "What is your personal mission for the next stage of your life?" Everyone was able to write that down. I was encouraged by that. The second question was, "On a scale of 1 to 10, how engaged are you currently in fulfilling your life purpose or life mission?" The average response was eight. Again, I was very encouraged with that. The GPS Life Journey process is working. If it's not working for you, we can help you. Let us help you give us a call, contact us, and let us help you with one on one free coaching so that you can stay on your life journey and fulfill your mission and bring great glory to God." Life Mission Coaching by GPS Life Journey Founder, Nolen Rollins or Emily Miller, GPS Life Journey Director. Scheduled at your Convenience, Live or Zoom Two One Hour Sessions Cost: $0 FREE Contact Nolen Rollins at [email protected] or +1 239-860-0096 Contact Emily Miller at [email protected] or +1 239-771-0555 .In this video you will learn more about what is GPS Life Journey and hear from participants directly.
Nolen Rollins shared: "God has general purposes for the life of every follower of Christ that are pretty much the same. But, God also has a specific purpose, a unique purpose for every individual. Do you know what God's specific purpose, what His specific good works for you are? For the next stage of your life? GPS Life Journey helps you discover your God given mission for your life and helps you develop a strategy to engage in your purpose. Samantha Lewis shared: Participation in GPS Life Journey helped me to see God's purpose in my life. It is wonderful to know that God has a purpose for me. And my mission statement is that I will be an ambassador of Christ in all the spheres of influence He placed us in. The format structure of GPS Life Journey: GPS Life Journey consists of eight facilitator led sessions.
There is a format that will fit your schedule, including online via Zoom! Barb Dunn shared: "Going through the assessments in the GPS program really helped me to understand who I am, how God made me, and the fact that it's for a specific reason to glorify him. I feel now that I am so on point and so excited because GPS has really helped me be focused on what God's mission is for my life, what my purpose is, and I'm looking to change the world." Jim Robertson shared: "I have really appreciated GPS just because it has kept me going, not just with my mission, but continuing on with my vision." Senior Pastor John Hunn shared: "GPS Life Journey This journey has been an amazing benefit to our church here at First Baptist in North City. It has been an absolute godsend, so much so that we made it the year of mobilization. Over 200 of our members have discovered their life purpose. And, we loved it so much, this year is our second year of mobilization." We encourage you to join over 20, 000 people in over 30 countries of the world who have discovered their life purposes through the GPS Life Journey process. Please contact us for a list of all upcoming GPS Life Journey opportunities or check the Events page. ![]() Many years ago, my wife, Cheryl, and I participated in a small group study entitled Experiencing God written by Henry and Richard Blackaby. It was a turning point in our Christian lives. We realized for the first time in our lives that God was at work around us, and we were to be obedient and join Him. We did two things immediately. First, we hosted an Experiencing God small group study in our house and second, we started looking for opportunities to join God in His work. Several years later we joined another church where the lead pastor, Nolen Rollins, was influenced significantly by Henry Blackaby. Not long after joining the church we heard about a course offered by the pastor, GPS Life Journey, which, as we understood it, was an opportunity for Cheryl and me to learn about ourselves – our strengths, abilities, gifts, and passions – in a way we’ve never experienced before. We would use that information and our experiences in life to form a life mission that would guide us in determining how we would fit into the work God is doing around us.
Personal Missions Cheryl started doing bookkeeping in her grandparents’ business from the time she could hold a pencil in her hand. Today, she is a partner/owner in our accounting firm. As an accountant and QuickBooks ProAdvisor, she works with not-for-profit and for-profit organizations. What she’s discovered is that many organizations are not good stewards of their financial structure and they’re non-compliant with state and federal laws. We like to say their toes are at the edge of a cliff, but they refuse to acknowledge there is an edge. Cheryl’s mission is to be a resource in matters of finance and compliance so that organizations can avoid serious problems and make informed personal and business decisions. My mission is to tutor students in Christian-based programs so they can achieve their full potential and engage in God’s purposes for their lives. I graduated from college with a degree in psychology and education and found myself teaching applied physics. I’ve been an automotive machinist, teacher, technical trainer, manager of a documentation department, systems engineer, sales manager, and the Chief Technology Officer in our accounting firm. I love using all I’ve learned in my professional and Christian life in tutoring and mentoring students. For Cheryl and me, our GPS Life Journey clarified how we fit into God’s plan. We now know exactly how and where to join God in His work. Difficulties on Our Journey Facing challenges in the accounting firm, Cheryl and I left the firm in 2018 to focus on the work God was directing us toward. Amid the crisis we were facing, Cheryl’s mother discovered she had aggressive cancer invading her body. We cared for Cheryl’s mom and dad through a very difficult time in their lives. Within six months Cheryl’s mom passed away and soon after Cheryl’s dad also died. This put into perspective how short life is and had her asking the question once again – what am I here for? Cheryl took the opportunity to take GPS Life Journey again as a refresher to learn more about how God was working in her life. Today she continues to forge ahead in the work God has called her to. To make life more interesting, I was experiencing a significant loss of muscle strength due to the damage done to my motor neurons by the polio virus I experienced as an 18-month-old. Also, our income was affected enough during the downturn in real estate sales, that we were struggling to keep our home. It wasn’t the right time to sell. It seemed that from every side we were under attack. It was at that time that Cheryl was returning from visiting a client. As she pulled into our garage, she was thinking about trying to stay in our home when she heard God say, “You don’t know the blessings I have for you.” She knew that God was telling her that selling the house was in His plan. Today I continue in the work God has invited me to plus I’ve heard from God that he has additional work for me to do. I heard Him clearly say, “I gave you a story to write, write it.” For many years I have felt compelled to write a story about my life to leave to our grandchildren. For a decade, I wrote the story with no plans other than printing the story for them. After hearing God’s command, I knew He wanted me to tell not just my experiences from childhood but the entire story. I have just completed the third book in a five-book series detailing my experiences. Cheryl and I feel exceptionally blessed by God to have discovered the life-changing truths in Experiencing God and GPS Life Journey. Our lives are full of significance, even with experiencing the difficulties we have encountered. Cheryl Willett is an accountant/consultant with Willett Business Management, Inc. Rich Willett is an author, Whatever It takes, LLC. (Story written by Rich Willett) In this month's Note From Nolen - it's not about being busy!
"I attended the funeral recently of my long term friend and mentor, Dr. Henry Blackaby, author of Experiencing God. I've often heard Dr. Blackaby say, Most Christians are so busy doing the work of the church that they miss the will of God. Wow, that is a profound statement. It's not a negative statement towards working in the church. Working in the church is indeed the will of God for some people. But the problem is many people are just doing what they've been asked to do without seeking an understanding. What is it God wants me to do? What is God's specific purpose for the next stage of my life? God has general purposes for all followers of Jesus Christ, but he has specific purposes or a mission or good works, which he created for us in Christ Jesus. even before we were born that we should be doing. May I encourage you seek what is God's purpose and plan for your life rather than just being busy. Being busy is not what God wants you to do. He wants you to accomplish his specific purpose and plan for every stage of your life. About GPS Life Journey is designed to help you determine that. If we can help you feel free to contact us. God bless." You can learn more about events happening on our EVENTS page. You can CONTACT us here. In this video, you get to meet Sam Trait, a recent GPS Life Journey Graduate in Lenoir City, TN. Here is what she had to say about the process.
"I recently took GPS life journey class. It was amazing. It does a lot for you. My strengths have been just brought to light and I can, you know, it's to honor the Lord with those and serve my church. It feels good to be able to do that and I learned a lot about my purpose in serving and honoring God also in the class. And how crucial it is to the body of Christ in service for him and helping our community and our members of the church. I would highly recommend this class to you, not only just for the sake of learning your strengths, but learning who you are and how you can honor God." If you would like to participate in a GPS Life Journey class then check to see what events are happening or contact us to learn more about different movements around the world. Including online via Zoom! |
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