RRJ: What goals have you set and achieved? In your opinion, where does your drive come from?
Charnelle: Two of the first goals I set were to obtain my cosmetology license and become a certified group fitness instructor. Once those goals were met, I started setting new ones. I graduated from Mississippi State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, commissioned in the Air Force, obtained my Teachers of English to Students of Other Languages (TESOL) certification and began teaching English as a Second Language.
In a recent church skit, a man named David played the part of Goliath. That irony set me to thinking, “Isn’t there a lesson here? Did David become Goliath?”
My family recently received the exciting news that beginning in July we would have the opportunity to experience a “new beginning” and return to the River Region to serve Prattville’s First United Methodist Church. What a true joy to return to a place that has been so formational in our spiritual and family journeys, but a transition that has caused us to lean even deeper into the love and provision of God in our lives.
May is mental health month and the Alabama Department of Mental Health is focusing on overall health and well being. Our overall well being includes both our physical and mental health. The theme the department has chosen for this year is Fitness#4mind4 body.
You go into the experience of an airplane flight with the expectation that you will routinely get to your destination, more or less on time, with only a minimum of inconvenience - maybe some turbulence, perhaps a snafu with the baggage. But, the passengers on a recent flight from New York to Dallas had another thing coming.
The ChurchLeaders.com website tells the story of what happened to the 149 passengers on that plane that day: “An explosion in the left engine of the plane sent a piece of shrapnel through one of the windows of the plane. A woman was partially sucked out the window but other passengers managed to pull her body back into the plane and a registered nurse administered CPR until the plane landed.”
RRJ: As a regional manager of BBVA Compass, what does your job entail?
Glenn: I manage all aspects of Mortgage Lending for BBVA Compass across the East Region. I lead a team of mortgage banking officers and area sales managers that work directly with clients to help them finance their real estate needs. I also work very closely with realtors, builders and developers to create product offerings specific to their client’s needs.
When I Am Afraid
Edward T. Welch
When I Am Afraid by Edward T. Welch is a short book. It is also a very powerful book. The author sets forth his intended goals at the beginning of the book.
RRJ: As a manager at Sam’s Club, what does your job entail?
Michael: I assist and develop in directing our management team in all facility operations. I assist in providing supervision and development opportunities for members of management and hourly associates. I assist in directing and guiding members of management and hourly associates on proper member service approaches and techniques. I contribute to membership and sales growth. I coordinate, complete and oversee job-related activities and assignments. I ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and support our company mission, values and standards of ethics and integrity.