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In this hectic and busy world that we live in, most of us are regularly juggling multiple responsibilities. Fitting in enough time in our calendars for work, family, church responsibilities and a social life is a daily challenge. Unfortunately, in our attempt to keep as many balls in the air as possible, the most important areas of our lives can easily be overlooked and we find ourselves dropping the most important “ball,” God, out of our regular agenda.
Deborah Evans knows the challenge Christians face in “trying to do it all” and she’s provided a powerful manuscript to help those who may feel their life is out of control. In her first book, First Things First, she outlines ten points to help prioritize the Christian life. Chapters such as “First Seek To Have A Heart For The Lost” or “First Seek To Walk Uprightly” not only allow the Christian to do a deep self-inspection, but they provide cues to help bring the distant Christian back on track.
Using tips directly from scripture, Evans provides crucial keys to keeping “First Things First.” Topics like praying and studying are mentioned in practical ways. The book helps to refocus the busy Christian on what’s truly important.
In the introduction, Evans hones in on the heart of the matter. “No building can survive or weather the storms without a proper foundation. In our pursuit to get to another level in our relationship with Christ, or grow deeper, we must remember the key to our strength results in the depth of our roots. It’s not deeper truths that we need, as much as, a return to pursuit of the kingdom and the appropriation of its reign in our lives.”
Evans felt a strong need to pen the book from lessons she’s learned first hand. She says, “First Things First was written out of a desire to remind believers to always go back to the main thing. Many times in our walk with God, we’re always looking for the bigger and the deeper things, but we’re not able to move forward because we’re stuck with unforgiveness or we lack integrity. First Things First is a reminder that no matter where we are in our walk with God, the main thing will always be to seek first His kingdom. And, out of the kingdom and making Him a priority, everything else will flow.” - Rene Williams
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If there was one word that could sum up the goal of Deborah Evans life, that word would be empowerment. Like the air she breathes, this Associate Pastor believes that Gods children need to walk in the destiny and purpose theyve been called to. Even more, shes determined to help each and every person she comes in contact with do just that.
Growing up in the Nations Capital, Deborah Evans seemed to be destined to speak into peoples lives. Even as a youngster, she was motivating and educating. As a kid, I gathered up the other neighborhood kids and during the summer, I was still having school, she says. Now, you know, they had to be kids that really liked me! But I would teach them when school was out. Id even bring the chalk board out. It was amazing, but God had placed the call to teach on my life at a very young age.
She officially started teaching at Evangel Church in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, and was finally able to connect her spiritual calling with a natural passion that had always existed. She furthered her education at the University of the District of Columbia and American University, also in Washington. She pursued her theological education at Liberty Christian College in Pensacola, Florida, and received her Bachelors in Christian Education through Andersonville Theological Seminary in Camille, Georgia. She is currently completing her Masters in Christian Counseling.
At Emmanuel Covenant Church in Hyattsville, Maryland, where she has been one of the churchs founding members for almost 20 years now, shes truly been able to shine. Years ago, the Senior Pastor saw a special gift in her and helped groom the young woman for ministry. She moved to the role of Deacon and then to Minister and then to Associate Pastor, a role she has today. In addition, shes the Dean of Emmanuel Bible Institute and has spent over 16 years providing leadership and ministry to women. She and her husband, Minister Roger Evans, serve as pre-marital counselors as well, helping guide men and women into fulfilling marriages.
One of her true passions is motivating and inspiring Gods women. Its that desire that led to the formation of Victorious Living Now (VLN). VLN is a teaching ministry that encompasses seminars, conferences, a radio ministry, a Mentoring Institute and an outreach program, Project HOPE.
Evans built VLN with the sole purpose of uplifting women. Victorious Living Now was birthed about 6 years ago with the emphasis on empowering women to live victorious lives, states Evans. The purpose wasnt just to talk about victory. A lot of people talk about victory and abundant living, but theyre not experiencing it. You find people who say, Im blessed and highly favored or Im more than a conqueror, but when you look at their lives, theyre living way beneath what God intended.
The organizations first event was entitled Birthing Spiritual Destiny which netted 200 attendees. With the groups mandate of equipping and empowering in mind, theyve also started the Mentoring Institute, a monthly advisory component which gives women the tools to live victoriously. Another component is Project HOPE. Project HOPE stands for Helping Other People Excel. This element of VLN is specifically targeted to women who dont attend church. Project HOPE has helped women with resume writing and interview skills. Evans says, Weve worked with various organizations to help empower women and to help them get jobs. As a matter of fact, we have an annual suit drive to give women clothes to dress for success. Its just another empowerment component of VLN.
Pastor Evans desire is to see the people of God grow in their knowledge of His Word, to live to their God-given potential, and to see those without hope experience hope in God. Currently her teachings are being aired on the Conquering With The Word Broadcast in Pittsburgh, North Carolina and Georgia (as outreach ministry). She encourages believers to appropriate the victory they possess in Christ and to recognize obstacles and circumstances can become stepping stones rather than hindrances!
Evans says, God has given me a mandate, a mission, to empower individuals to live authentic, purposeful lives. Thats the mission Im on. Wherever I am, I am there to free people from a place of being stuck so they can move into their place of destiny, to move in the purpose God has for their lives.
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