Monday, June 22, 2015

Still Climbing Part 2

You have read part one and now it's time to complete the blazing trails.
I am a wife, mother, and grandmother who truly loves the Lord, Evangelist Eskridge had to balance all of her endeavors and place each in proper priority. As of today, she is blessed to have earned an Associate of Arts degree from Cerritos College, Bachelor of Arts degree in History (Africana Studies)  from California State University Dominquez Hills, Master of Arts degree in Christian Apologetics from Biola University, Masters of Arts with the highest honor in Christian Ministry(Christian Counseling) from Faith Evangelical Seminary, and her Doctor of Ministry (Strategic Leadership) from Faith Evangelical Seminary. As if my graduate educational pursuits were not enough, I embarked upon an event more amazing enterprise, writing a book!! Several years ago my first book, Sin Abides was completed. This book remains widely distributed through various venues, including Barnes and Nobles and Amazon Books. undaunted by the new and unfamiliar, and endeavoring to stay out in front on the technological frontier and remain current in the digital age, I have maintained my own website and blog for many years!!

Seasoned Woman Still at Work: Sharing Her Wisdom & Building the Kingdom

I thank God for allowing me to put my experience, educationand anointing to work in the kingdom for His Glory. I am very active on the local, district, and jurisdictional level of the church. Bishop Joe L. Ealy is the Jurisdictional Prelate. Mother Barbara McCoo Lewis is  the Jurisdictional Supervisor for the Department of Women.The author received an award for Professional Women of America, Competent Toastmaster Award from Santa, Ana California and numerous awards.

Believing the vast experience and expertise of may seasoned and wise women should not be retired, but refired, the author continues to share her life learned lessons in various settings. I have spoken at various churches outside of my denomination, spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and is sought after and noted workshop presenter. All of my accomplishmentscomes from many hours of prayer, fasting and studying the Word of God. One of her main passion is sharing the Word of God with all who will listen."Just remember whatever you feel God has called you to, Please do not give up, stay focused and God will give you the victory." (For additional information please email me at: areskridge@sbcglobal.net)

Climbing Mountains Part 1

The Christian Women's Council is comprised of dynamic women who have lived full and eventul lives. Many are looking forward to completing their careers and concluding the raisisng of their families. But, at the conclusion of a full career when I seemed to face a sudden and unexpeted "end of the road" event, I was appointed CWC President of Emmanuel Church of God in Christ, learned that instead of a"dead-end", I had more mountains to climb. I steadily pursued a graduate education, earning two Master degrees, a Doctorate, writing a book, and maintaining my own website and blog!!. God knew my path even when I thought my way was lost...

The End was Just the Beginning!!!
The author of this blog is a former project manager and quality asssurance specialist for the Department of Defense, having served in these roles 27 years. At the age 52, she was foreced to leave her secular job due to health issues. The doctor told her, "you either make a lot of money and check out early, or call it quits." It hit me so hard--my nice office job with an outstanding salary was over. it all came to an end overnight!! Tears rose up in my eyes because I was faced with a life altering decision that only God would be able to help me.

I thank God for being trained by my parents at an early age, about the importance of prayer. I spent many hours praying, fasting, studying the Word of God and seeking for clear direction.  As a result, I was led to enroll in Cerritos Junior College and this is where the new journedy began. I stayed focuse on what  I was led to do without losing hope, although I was faced with many challenges. Being taught the Word of God and how to operate in faith, played an important place in my life and I went through every storm that came my way. In the end of the battles, God gave me the victory because one of my favorite Scriptures were Isaiah 54:17a, "no weapon formed against me shall prosper", and Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ which strengthenenth me." (PART 1. You may email me at areskridge6840@att.net...Evangelist Dr. Annie R. Eskridge, DMIN).