10 Commandments of a Vocalist - Bishop Jordan

There have been so many Reality TV shows that have come out these past years. The popular ones include American Idol, X-Factor and The Voice. What do they have in common? They’re all looking for the best singer in the country. Vocalists compete head to head after weeks of elimination and challenges. How do they do it? How do they preserve their voices under so much stress? What keeps them motivated?

Know that God has created us all uniquely. He has given us gifts that we can use for His glory and to make His name known to the world. He has carefully and lovingly planned for you to have a talent. And that talent is singing.

As a vocalist, you have to know what your strengths are. Are you a pop, jazz or RnB singer? What is the range of your voice? Know your strengths and play up on them. It is also important that you know your weaknesses so that you can work on them and improve your skills.

You also need to be responsible not only for your voice but your body as a whole. What are the right foods to eat? What are the no-no’s in a vocalist’s lifestyle?

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10 Commandments of Weight Loss - Bishop Jordan

There are over hundreds of weight loss programs now being advertised and promoted and different gyms trying to get you into enrolling in their establishment. Losing weight can be challenging, but not if you’re focused and disciplined enough to really make it happen.

It all starts in the way you think. Several people have tried weight loss programs and failed. Why? Because their mindset isn’t right. At the back of their minds they think, “ I can’t do it”. Sometimes your values can also be related to weight loss. You need to know WHY you want to lose weight. Is it for health reasons? To get over someone? To prove something to yourself? These little things that creep in our heads affect us physically.

One of the reasons why people gain weight is because of their eating compulsions. Certain factors trigger these urges to binge on food. How can you identify these factors and what do you do with them?

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10 Commandments of Church Administration - Bishop Jordan

Who is the best person to run your church? Church administration not only takes skill but a faithful and humble servant. People who are chosen to lead the church take up great responsibility and require a close relationship with God and a mastery of His word.

In order to know how to lead a church, you must also study how the leaders did it in the Old Testament. Through this, you will be able to emulate faithful leaders such a Moses who stands as an example in leading and disciplining a nation.

You must also know your purpose of being an elder. It is to represent the authority of God. Elders are ordained both authority and submission. They are not chosen to “rule” over a church, but rather to serve and make decisions on what’s best for the community.

Not only is it the church administrator’s job to lead the congregation but also to support the church’s pastor. He must be sure that the pastor is able to do his job effectively and provide the right kind of leadership to the people.

1 Timothy 5:17

Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.

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10 Commandments of a Teacher by Bishop Jordan

Most of us share memories of our favorite teachers. There were teachers who made us laugh in class, helped us understand the most difficult math equations and spent extra hours just to help us with our academic problems. Teaching is such a generous profession. It is a selfless act of willingly sacrificing once time, money and effort in order to help mold the next generation.

Teachers educate us not only in academics, but also about life. We’ve looked up to our teachers ever since we started school as a toddler. They become our coaches, mentors, friends and sometimes-even parents.

In order for you to become an effective teacher, you must know what you are teaching and why you are doing it. Your purpose as a teacher will be one of your motivations to keep inspiring students and aid them in becoming great leaders of their generation.

Teaching does not only mean disciplining, sharing knowledge and grading students. It also means being someone who encourages, loves and takes care of the students.

“Teaching is a calling too. And I’ve always thought that teachers in their way are holy – angels leading their flocks out of the darkness.” ― Jeannette Walls

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