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September and October 2021 Update from Pastor James Owolabi

Dear Colaboures in the Lord’s Vineyard,

         ​Thank you for being a blessing to my ministry in Nigeria. It has not been easy relocating to Nigeria. Smooth seas don't make good sailors. No doubt, 2021 was a difficult year for but God has truly been faithful. Over the past 10 months, since the sudden and unexpected home-going of my father, I have seen God move in amazing ways and use us to change the hearts of young people in Ogbomosho. 

         We held a conference for preteens that challenged them to embrace the skill of setting goals and reaching their God-given potential.  Each speaker at this event challenged the teenagers to discover their God-given plans for their lives and pursue it with discipline. Over 100 preteens attended this event. Students were challenged from the word of God to embrace a lifetime of discipline and hard work.

          In September of this year, I started Bridge of Grace Baptist Church in Ogbomosho. Bridge of Grace is growing steadily, especially in our children’s Bible club and Wednesday night teen outreach sections.

             I was privileged to preach at the Commerment services at the Bible College which was started by my father and currently under the leadership of my brother, Missionary Ezra Owolabi. Indeed, it was a bittersweet experience but God was glorified. During the program, I challenged the graduates of the Bible College to relentlessly pursue humility in every area of their lives.

Our outreach to public schools is being used by God reach the hearts of many teenagers.  God has also opened the door to serve Christ at a local public school and to host one of their off campus Christian events. Last month, over 100 students voluntarily attended our outreach.  It was a joy to be used by God to change lives, and your prayers and financial support are being used by God to change lives.

Our church needs a bus. 

         We already have $1000.00 for the bus and we need extra $5000.00 to be able to get the project done. Please pray that God would supply the resources to purchase this bus.  I love you and pray for each of you.

Respectfully

Missionary James Owolabi

www.jamesowolabi.com/donate

Being a polite Nigerian is not easy especially in Nigeria, but it is possible.

“Winning’ is not defined by me or your parents or even the market…it’s defined by you.” - Gary Vaynerchuk

Dear Young Leader and Gifted Leader,
Never forget your manners. Being polite & honest with your team and customers will not cost you any money. It would increase employee productivity and generate repeat customers 

Customers come in all shapes and sizes and so do their attitudes. When they go low into the abbeys of conflict, we go aboard the plane of emotional intelligence and fly high into the clouds of wisdom.

Being calm and polite is not easy when you speaking with an unkind, annoyed, hostile, or aggressive customer. It requires special emotional management skills.

You need wisdom to control of the fire of tension by speaking with tact and by watching your tone. Amidst your highest level of professionalism, never forget your manners. Watch your tone! You are a Nigerian we are loud.😂😂😂

 

We have learned that the best way to win a prospective client is by killing them with kindness by thinking carefully and quickly about  when to speak, and when to be quiet. Being polite is not easy but possible with most customers.

We Nigerians are rude and aggressive people. We are known across Africa as the most aggressive and intense of Africans and for our ability to inform the world of our massive intellectual capacity. Being a polite Nigerian is not easy especially in Nigeria, but it is possible.

Self management is the key to improving organizational discipline.

You are the leader. I love you and am praying for you.
Your Catalyst Coach
James Owolabi.

My first book!!

Dear Friends and family! 

Use this link and code to purchase my book for $9.99 on my birthday.  https://square.link/u/KL5XcL3I. I love you and am praying for you. 

Respectfully 

Pastor James Owolabi

www.jamesowolabi.com/donate