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Phil Miglioratti Interviewed Dr. Dee Stokes
A Reimagine.Network Coaching Session
PHIL >>> Dee, what does this reveal about what motivates you?
- Meet Dee Stokes: "She is a dedicated and devoted follower of Jesus and wishes everyone to experience intimacy with the Lord, and live out the Gospel practically!”
DEE >>> I gave up everything materialistic to follow Jesus...6-figure salary, 2 cars in the garage, 4.5 bedroom house...and it is the best thing I ever did. I am devoted and dedicated to Jesus and His cause. I don't care if I have friends or family that join me. I am all in. I don't think everyone who wears the badge of Christian (that word has been attacked much) can actually say that they are all in. What do you think Pastor Phil? Is everyone all in? Does everyone give up their lives to follow Jesus? Does everyone try their hardest to love their neighbor and display the fruit of the Spirit? I sure try hard and fail often, but I am in love with Jesus and everyone who knows me, knows that!
Living out the gospel practically is simpler than we think. I believe in relational discipleship first of all. That means that organic relationships can be fruitful for the kingdom. I think being an everyday person in everyday spaces, can influence culture for Christ. We don't have to talk Christianize or wear a collar...why can't we just be nice to folks when we go to work? Can we smile and bless people every once in a while? We may be having coffee at a local coffee shop and without a Bible or a Scripture, we can engage people and be practical in our approach and love people and tell them about our relationship with the Lord all in the same conversation. The Word is hidden in our heart, so we can use it anytime!
PHIL >>> What does your mission statement tell us about how you are driven in ministry?
- "Building influential people who change the world and live out the Gospel practically."
DEE >>> I have always worked with leaders and feel called to do so. Now, we are all leaders, but I am referring to those who work out front. Those who are in the C-Suite, head coaches, senior pastors, etc. The anointing flows from the top or the head, down. If the top leader is right with God and has the fruit of the Spirit showing as evidence in their lives, then it is much easier for everyone else to display it as well. Leadership matters! Leaders matter! So, I build leaders and as I mentioned before, I want them to live out the Gospel practically. The weapons of our warfare are not carnal. The first weapon is love! We are commanded to love and we can do that in a variety of ways by showing compassion toward or fellowman…by putting a smile on our face at work…by being nice to folks…by re-presenting Jesus in the earth. Let’s live the Gospel practically.
Read the complete conversation here>>>
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