In this Note from Nolen, you will meet GPS Life Journey Partner, Barb Dunn.  Here is what she had to share in the video.

"Hi. My name is Barb Dunn, and I'm a GPS Life Journey Graduate and a GPS Life Journey Facilitator. My husband, who's also a graduate, and I have decided to become GPS Life Journey Partners. What is a GPS Partner, you might ask? Well, a GPS Partner is an individual or couples, like Dan and myself, who felt led of God to become a GPS Life Journey financial supporter.

The operating budget of the global GPS ministry is supported by a small number of people who believe in the mission of the ministry and donate at least a hundred dollars per month. Or $1,200 per year to help people discover and engage in their life purpose. Serving as a GPS Facilitator allows me to observe firsthand how excited individuals are when they discover God's purpose for the next stage of their lives.

GPS does not do fundraising activities or solicit donations as other organizations do. GPS Life Journey depends totally on people who believe in the ministry and feel led of God to become a partner. So would you pray and ask God if he wants you to become a GPS Partner like Dan and I have? It's a great way to leverage your giving as thousands of people in over 30 countries around the world are now engaged in kingdom service because of their participation in GPS.

Thank you and God bless and I really hope if you haven't done it yet, you go through the GPS Life Journey program and you live on purpose as well."

The mission of GPS Life Journey is to help individuals discover and fulfill their God-given purposes for the next stages of their lives.

GPS Life Journey answers three important life questions…

• How has God uniquely designed and shaped me for service in His Kingdom?
• How can I get direction from God concerning His purpose for my life?
• What is God’s purpose for the next stage of my life and how can I accomplish that purpose?

Over 21,000 people in over 30 countries of the world have successfully discovered and are engaged in fulfilling their God-given purposes through participating in the GPS Life Journey Process. GPS Graduates are engaged in sharing the Gospel, planting churches, training church leaders, providing humanitarian services including food, clean water, clothing, personal hygiene and shelter, rescuing human trafficking victims, building orphanages, churches and schools, providing free medical clinics, helping widows, training leaders in Christian businesses, and numerous other ministries.

People put their money where their missions are… 
Once people discover their God-given passions and purposes, they eagerly invest their financial resources in Christian ministries around the world. Research has proven that every dollar donated to GPS Life Journey results in fourteen dollars being invested in a Christian ministry or cause by GPS Life Journey Graduates. That is financial leverage and wise investing.

GPS Life Journey is a faith-based ministry. 
GPS Life Journey trusts God for the provision of funds for the operating budget. GPS does not do fund raising activities or events or charge for the services of helping others. We rely totally on God leading individuals/couples/churches to support the global ministry of GPS Life Journey. The total operating budget for the ministry world-wide is less than $100,000. The ministry is led by volunteers around the world.

GPS Life Journey Partners
Those individuals/couples/churches who feel led to support GPS Life Journey with tax-deductible donations of at least $100 per month or $1,200 per year are GPS Life Journey Partners. They make possible this ministry of helping individuals discover and fulfill their God-given purposes. GPS Life Journey has always, in its 20 plus years of ministry, relied on less that 25 partners to support its operating budget.

GPS Life Journey does not ask people to give. We ask people to pray to see if God is leading them to become a partner. God has always provided the operational funding needs through this small number of people.

If you feel that God is leading you to become a GPS Life Journey Partner, please contact us at [email protected] or 239-860-0096.

May God richly bless you as you continue to bless others,
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In this Note from Nolen, you'll meet the youngest GPS Life Journey graduate!  Below is the video transcript.

Nolen - "I'm here with Alex Purdue. He is one of the youngest persons ever to go through the GPS Life Journey here at First Baptist Center City with his brother and his mom.  Alex, tell us how did you feel about the GPS Life Journey? Did you like it? And if so, why did you like it?"

Alex - "Yes, I liked it because it taught me, um, like how I can inspire other people and help them when they're feeling let down or something."

Nolen - "Okay. What did you learn about yourself? You know, we do personal assessments that kind of tell us this is who we are. What did you learn about yourself?"  

Alex - "I learned that, I need to like let stuff, other stuff that's keeping me away from God to cut those things down. Focus on God more in the Bible and listening to God."

Nolen - "Good. And do you remember what your personality type was? Are you an influencer, I think? 

Alex - "Yes."

Nolen - "An I - Personality?"

Alex - "Yes."

Nolen - "All right. Well, may God bless you as you influence and encourage others to follow Jesus Christ.

And we encourage you too, don't we, Alex, to participate in a GPS Life Journey."

Visit our EVENTS page to find out what classes are happening or us the CONTACT page to start a conversation.

In this month's Note from Nolen, we are sharing about our new classes starting soon!  Visit our EVENTS page for more details.

"Who do you know that you can recommend to participate in the GPS Life Journey process?  This fall, we begin a new series of live classes, and of course, GPS Life Journey is always available by Zoom format to anyone, anywhere in the world.  Participating in this process will help an individual better understand how God uniquely created and shaped them for service in His kingdom and to discover the truth.

His special purpose for the next stage of their lives and develop a strategy for fulfilling that purpose.  Why don't you think about who you might recommend participate in one of the upcoming GPS courses or to participate in the online GPS format. By doing so, you will help them discover God's purpose and help them make a difference in the kingdom of God and bring him glory in doing so. 

Contact us and we'll tell you when the new classes are coming up or where you can participate.  We hope that you'll recommend someone to be a part of the GPS Life Journey process." 

In this month's Note From Nolen, find out why leaders need GPS Life Journey!  Here's what Nolen Rollen's has to share from his experience.

"Leaders need to know what is God's purpose for the next stage of my life.  I have noticed over the years.  That the groups of people who are less likely in churches over these 20 years plus that I've been doing GPS,  the groups of people who are less likely to participate in GPS Life Journey, to discover God's purpose for the next stage of their life. Are the top leaders.

 Not sure why that is, but church staff, elders, deacons, Sunday school leaders, teachers, small group leaders, these are the ones less likely to take the time and energy to discover how did God uniquely create me and what is His purpose for the next stage of my life. 

If you are a leader in one of these categories, let me encourage you.  Don't feel like you have it all together and you know, all there is to know, take time, be committed to finding out what is God's purpose for the next stage of my life and know for sure that you're bringing great glory to Him by fulfilling the purpose He puts you here on earth to fulfill."

You can learn more about EVENTS where you can participate in GPS Life Journey or CONTACT us to discuss further. 

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. 

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 Note from Nolen video, you'll hear from Nolen Rollins asking Are You Living on Mission with God?
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"Are you living your life with a sense of purpose? Are you living on mission with God?

If you participated in the GPS Life Journey, you compiled a personal mission statement for the next stage of your life.  I've discovered over the years that many people with great intentions develop that mission and they're excited about it.  But for some reason or reasons, they hit a roadblock. They get sidetracked and the mission gets put on the shelf. 

Let me encourage you, this spring, as we think about things growing and expanding, you growing in the fulfillment. Of your mission, your personal mission.  If you need assistance to get back on track, let us know. We're here to help you with free coaching.  Know what your purpose is. Be engaged faithfully in fulfilling that purpose.

And by doing so, you will bring great glory to God. You will leave a legacy of impact and make a difference in the lives of others.  God bless."

Need Life Purpose Coaching?
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
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Contact Nolen Rollins at [email protected] or 239-860-0096
Contact Emily Miller at [email protected] or 239-771-0555

This month, we have a great video for you to watch.  Or if you prefer, then you can read the transcript here: "Hello. Another Note from Nolen.  Just sitting here on the ramp, ready to get on the interstate. And I'm just thinking about the days when we went places and we had to use maps or the directions of a friend or family member to get there. Remember how difficult that was? You eventually got there. Sometimes you missed your turn several times, following the directions of a friend who would give you directions like:

Well, go down the road and you'll pass this big red bar.
Don't turn there, go on down and you'll see this red wheelbarrow.

It was just really difficult to get anywhere you want to go.  What a great thing it is to have a GPS that takes us everywhere we want to go today.  GPS Life Journey will do the same thing for your journey in the kingdom of God. It will give you specific direction as to where God wants to take you, how He wants you to get there, His purpose for your life, and a road map, a 15 step road map to help you arrive at His destination for your life.

If you've not participated in GPS Life Journey, or if you have friends or family members who have not encouraged them to get the real deal GPS, it'll help you get to where you need to go in life."

Find out what events are happening here, we offer GPS Life Journey in person and online via Zoom.  You can also contact us and ask us questions about bringing GPS Life Journey to wherever you are in the world.

In this month's Note from Nolen, Nolen Rollins shares one of his favorite quotes. Dr. Bill Bright was the famous founder and Christian leader of Campus Crusade for Christ, now called CRU. He made famous the statement, "God loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life." We could not agree more. God loves you, and He has a wonderful plan for your life.

He has a specific purpose or mission for the next stage of your life. GPS Life Journey is all about helping you discover what is God's purpose for the next stage of your life. And then we help you develop a strategy to fulfill that purpose.

In John 17:4 Jesus, God, the son, speaking to God, the father said, father, I have glorified you here on earth, having accomplished or fulfilled the purpose of the reason you sent me here.

John 17:4 New International Version 
4 I have brought you glory on earth by finishing the work you gave me to do. 

And that purpose was to die on the cross to pay our sin debt. Does it not make sense that if Jesus brought great glory to God by accomplishing God's specific purpose for him here on earth, that you will do the same? Discover God's purpose in your life. Bring God great glory. 

GPS Life Journey is designed to help you - check out the events happening in person and online or Contact us.