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ISBN: 9781432704704 |
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This book consists of ten chapters that God has identified to me as areas in the Christian body that needs special attention. I have broken these ten subjects down in such a fashion as to alleviate all the traditional and useless information some of you have been taught. You will only find the truth in this book backed by scriptures from the Holy Bible. I have made myself available for God to feed revelation through me to the body of Christ! I understand that God's people must be equipped with proper knowledge so that we may be more able to win the souls of the lost for Christ. This material has been dually formatted to serve both as a tool for your personal growth as well as a ten week group discussion to fit whatever your needs may be.
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Be the best at what you have been called to do.
Master your craft! Don't try to be like someone
else. God has made you a certain way because
there is a need in the kingdom for someone like
you. I told you in the first paragraph of this
chapter that God specifically made you a
specialist in your gifted area. If you don't be
faithful to your calling, he will raise someone
else up who will be faithful. If you are not
certain of what your calling is, don’t be found
doing nothing. Fill a role where you are needed
to assist in the work that has to be done in the
kingdom until your time has come. One of the most
important things you can do is to learn to be a
role player. Any effective leader once had to be
an effective follower. Don't get caught up in
whether or not you have a title. Don't let the
title dictate how you appreciate being one of
God's children. In the Pee Wee leagues everyone
wants to be a star. Every young football player
has dreamed about waking up and seeing his name
on the front cover of the daily newspaper.
Unfortunately, these highlights are often
reserved for the “glory players.” The players
that play the positions of running back, quarter
back, or linebacker. Seldom do you see an
offensive or defensive lineman making the front
page. As a young or inexperienced athlete, this
can be disheartening. As you mature in your game
and progress one level to the next, you also
understand more of why you are qualified to play
the position that you do. Here is an excellent
example. In high school, I was qualified to play
fullback. I was fast enough and strong enough to
make a great impact in that position. After high
school, I learned that on the collegiate level
there were other gifted athletes just as I was. I
can look back and observe the changes that
affected me throughout my career as a college
athlete. I learned that my skills and abilities
that were once good enough for the full back
position in high school were considered only
average in college. In the world of collegiate
athletics, there is no room for “average” on the
playing field. I was forced to see that my real
gift was playing on the defensive line. My speed
and agilities along with raw strength was the
perfect combination for a great defensive
lineman. So with this new knowledge, I began to
work in my specialized area. I didn't get upset
or pout because I couldn't run the ball anymore.
I had to be mature enough to know that the team
only wins when everyone is operating in their
respected roles effectively. As a Christian, you
have to carry that very same attitude. Everybody
can't preach from the pulpit. Everyone can not be
the pastor! You should fill in the roles you can
do until God calls you to your respective place.
When this time comes, a mature Christian won't
complain or cry about not being able to do what
they thought they should be doing. This whole
kingdom thing is all about God anyway. It always
has been all about God. If you want to serve God
and do your part in the kingdom, you need to
discover the true you.
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About Thomas D. White
Pastor Thomas D. White is the senior pastor and founder of The Rock International Ministries (T.R.I.M.) in Jackson, MO. T.R.I.M. is a church with a multicultural anointing for all of God’s people. Pastor White is a published author. His first book “Let Me Break it Down!” hit the stores in March 2007 and is continuing to change lives throughout the country. Pastor White is also the husband of Co-Pastor Zsavonda L. White. Together they have four children, Alicia 7, D.J. 9, Jessica 15, and Davanika 16.
Pastor White is a native of Malden, MO where he was a standout all-star in football and basketball. He began his collegiate career in 1993 at Murray State University in Murray, KY. In 1994 Pastor White transferred back to his home state where he completed his football career and one year on the basketball team at Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, MO. Graduating in 1997 with a B.S. in Criminal Justice, Pastor White began his work career in Sikeston, MO as a juvenile officer for Scott County. Subsequently, Pastor White migrated back to Cape Girardeau where he served as a Cape Girardeau City Police Officer for about 2 years. During this time is when Pastor White became acquainted with Rhema Word Breakthrough International Ministries and Dr. A. G. Green.
It was December 20, 1999 when God snatched Pastor White from the hands of the devil and placed him under the leadership of Dr. Green. It was there, Pastor White began his ministry of teaching and expounding on the word of God. Pastor White served faithfully and was cultivated for more than seven and a half years under Dr. Green’s leadership. Pastor White also is a certified Christian Counselor. His certification was attained through Green Memorial Bible College in Sikeston, MO and is recognized by the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC). In February 2007 God spoke another level in the life of Pastor White to start a new ministry. The Rock International Ministries was born in August 2007.
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