Warrior Women's Discipleship of River of Life Church

11/03/2022

ATTENTION LADIES: GET UP and start walking in your calling! Your husband, your children, your friends, your co-workers, people you don’t even know will have to follow! The anointing on your life is too big to keep to yourself! Rise up and release what’s on the inside of you!!! 🔥

09/18/2022

Just before Jesus went to the cross, He instituted what has become known as “The Lord’s Supper,” or Holy Communion. He said that the cup represented His shed blood and the bread represented His broken body. Then He ended by saying: “Do this in remembrance of Me” (Lk 22:19 NKJV). Now fast-f...

05/08/2021

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05/01/2021

Today as we close out our highlights of amazing Warrior Women Entrepreneurs, it’s my pleasure to present Oasis Designs and it’s beautiful owner, Arlesia Level.

Arlesia serves on the Warrior Women’s Ministry Board, leads the HELPS Ministry and is the newly appointed director for the South East Georgia Bible Institute (SEGA). She also works in the local school system. Despite her full schedule, Arlesia has maintained her passion for learning and growing her small business.

Oasis Designs originated as a result of an invitation to a ministry event, where they were asked to bring an item for the event. At the time of the request, there wasn’t a specific thought of what to bring, but Arlesia knew it would deal with Oasis; an oasis brings life to dry places. Prior to this request, Arlesia had purchased a cutting machine to make customized shirts for her daughters. She would use it to create the products, which were successful.

She recalls, reading Isaiah 43:19 as a part of her devotion the night prior to the event. “I realized in that moment that the products would be a way to send the Word into dry places! To empower others through the gospel of Jesus Christ.”

Oasis Designs, as a ministry, would evolve over time as those who had bought the products became natural advertisers, generating interests and requests. Arlesia has worked diligently to improve her knowledge of production and marketing. She enjoys being a participating vendor in various community events. These events are often faith based, as this is her targeted audience, but Arlesia quickly points out the opportunities to use these times as a “tool for ministry to those who may never walk into a church.”

She loves making connections and networking, to learn more about business development. A greater joy is each opportunity she gets to minister to someone in the marketplace when a shirt she is wearing ignites a conversation.

Oasis Designs has also grown in the variety of products offered and the services provided. To order customized items, place your order on Facebook @ Oasis Customs. To purchase from the store, be sure to go to www.facebook.com/oasisdesigns17.

As one who never considered herself as being highly creative, her creativity started blooming when she worked with preschoolers. “I had to tap into my creativity. I had to step out and try to create even more. Knowing that God is a Creator, and He has created us to create. It’s in Him, so it’s in us also.” Arlesia’s dream is to “connect with more people; to have business partners, see her products in stores and eventually have her own store front.

Known as a woman of great faith, Arlesia has also had her moments of doubt, but she came to understand that “my products are not for everyone. Not everyone will support. I can’t focus on that. Even when it seems like nothing is happening, keep going.” This is the advice she also wants other entrepreneurs to hear. “Anyone can be an entrepreneur, but it’s not going to come by doing nothing. You need to have faith, put the work in and partner with God.”

Favorite Women in Scripture: The Proverbs 31 Woman. “She used her hands to create. She would rise early to start her day.”

Do remember each of these awesome entrepreneurs, whenever shopping for that special gift!

04/20/2021

Meet Tiffany Altman, the co-founder and operator of Agape Methods and today’s featured Warrior Women Entrepreneur. Agape Methods was birthed in 2018 as one of the many things that God showed Tiffany in a vision. “It was a lot, across a broad spectrum,” but she knew the purpose was based on the unselfish love of Christ, which the apostle Paul speaks of in Romans 13:10. This agape love is the fulfillment of the new law.

When asked, “How did you know where to start with such a broad spectrum of things you could do?” Tiffany explains that “we had massive amounts of furniture that we could refinish…and every piece is made for the kingdom.” Agape Methods goal is to spread the love and share the light by completing each piece with excellence, making meaningful connections with customers, and funding the kingdom from a portion of the sales.
Customers can purchase refinished pieces from the Agape Methods inventory or bring their own pieces to be refinished. Refinishing ranges from re-staining, repainting and some reupholstering. The average turnaround time is two to four weeks depending on the piece.

Since creating Agape Methods, Tiffany admits that they have learned a lot about operating a small business and, expects the learning process to continue as the business expands. She envisions expanding into other areas of the spectrum with graphic designs for T-shirts, signs, door hangers, pillows, and other items. Considering all she has learned so far, this seemed a good time to ask Tiffany her thoughts on whether anyone can be an entrepreneur. She thoughtfully responded with, “If they are willing to put in the work, lots of work; not just an idea but labor.”
Refinishing does require physical labor, but Tiffany doesn’t mind that labor as she considers it “fulfilling, quiet work and it’s amazing to watch the transformation.” She enjoys the quiet as well as the time spent with her husband working side by side to transform the pieces to a beautiful finish. It is easy to appreciate how the refinishing process serves as a wonderful reminder of the work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers.

Favorite Woman in Scripture: Esther, for her bravery. “I can identify with her being brave, but she learned in the quiet times how to be brave. It’s in the quiet time when you find the strength within.”
If you are interested in having a special piece of furniture refinished or purchasing a finished piece, call 912.548.8570 or email [email protected]. Be sure to check for upcoming posts on Facebook @ Agape Methods.

Asides from being one of our Warrior Women Entrepreneur, Tiffany ministers on the TruWorship team and with her husband, leads the ReGeneration Teens High School Ministry.

04/17/2021

Connecting Hearts and Bread for the Soul are fitting names that reflects the heart of one of Warrior Women’s most altruistic woman of God and entrepreneur. Chaplain Marla Porter, also lovingly known as Grandma, Mom, Sis. Marla, and Chaplain Marla, has a deep love for people that is evident in the many ways she uses her skills to bless others. Today’s feature shows more of Chaplain Marla’s heart for serving and how Connecting Hearts and Bread for the Soul came into existence.

As one always actively involved in her church and community, when she moved to Waycross, she “looked for ways to serve and get connected with others. I joined a group with Mama Jean and others, who were ministering weekly in three different nursing homes in the area. ”Chaplain Porter stayed active with this group for its duration and was subsequently given the opportunity to lead weekly Sunday morning worship for the residents of Harborview Satilla.

She loves connecting with the residents and getting them to connect with each other. “They can encourage each other, read the Word together, and worship together in the common area.” This is a precious time of hearts connecting with God and with each other through the singing, Bible teaching, praying, and encouraging each other.

Despite COVID restrictions, Chaplain Porter continues to stay connected with the residents as much as possible by sending cards and treats that she prepares herself or with the assistance of her church family. Chaplain Porter says, “God has truly blessed me to be creative in many ways. At the time of this interview, she was “making fleece caps for children and adults. I'll soon be making more double layered masks since there is still a need for them.” In 2020, she made 231 masks that were given to family, friends, elementary schools, Indian reservations, and nursing homes, at no cost.

Identifying areas where she can use her creativity to meet needs and connect with others has been a way of life, but she never named her ministry. It took an assignment as a student in the Southeast Georgia (SEGA) Bible Institute, for Chaplain Porter to see all her acts of service were centered around Connecting Hearts.

In addition to her many ways of connecting hearts, Chaplain Porter bakes Bread for the Soul. “ I love to bake and during the fall months and holiday season, I bake banana bread and pumpkin bread with or without walnuts. I will begin baking these the middle of August to the middle of September. The breads are an avenue for bringing joy and the Word to others. Scriptures are inserted in the packing to make one think about their spiritual walk, or to share the scriptures with others. Breads are provided for a donation of $6; with a portion going directly to the church’s benevolence ministry.

Chaplain Porter finds great joy in sharing the love of God through creative ways using her God given skills. As she continues to connect hearts, and bake bread for the soul, be sure to watch for opportunities join Chaplain Porter in creatively connecting hearts and sharing the Word.

Favorite Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Favorite Woman in Scripture: Miriam.

Chaplain Porter currently serves with her husband as the leaders of the senior adult ministry at the River of Life Church. She is also a member of the Greeters ministry and the TruWorship ministry.

To connect with Chaplain Porter, you can message her @ LeoandMarla Porter Jr. on Facebook

04/06/2021

Today we present Submerged Artistic Expressions, a new and upcoming business founded by one of our most creative Warrior Women Entrepreneurs, Brittany Davis. Brittany serves in several capacities at the River of Life Church. She is the church secretary, as well as serves on the Young Adult Leadership team, cloth ministry and van ministry.

Although Submerged Artistic Expressions is a new business, Brittany is not new to creating divinely inspired artwork. She confidently acknowledges “a divine assignment on her life to prophesy God’s word not in a conventional way, but through art.” This awareness of her assignment is a part of Brittany’s remarkable story as a one of the two percent of drug addicts who recover. Recently, Brittany celebrated five years of recovery. It was also five years ago, while in rehab, she picked up a paintbrush for the first time; she would paint Mother’s and Father’s Day cards for others in the program.

Brittany recalls an apostle who visited the facility and “prophesied that painting was her gifting; she sees things differently and was going to use this for God’s glory.” Brittany’s gift was more fully activated within the past 2 years, when she began painting during the young adult monthly prophetic services. Since then, she has completed numerous pieces, some commissioned and others prophetically painted for “a particular person, not known at the time of the painting. The painting and recipient are matched either by Holy Spirit, directing Brittany to gift it to a particular person or a particular person seeing a painting that ministers specifically to them. It is her heart to “Lead people to Jesus through art. Everyone sees something different. Art says what the mouth cannot express. Artwork is alive and open to a person’s perspective on how it makes them feel or what they see.”

As she establishes Submerged Artistic Expressions into a fully operating studio, Brittany is available for commissioned pieces and paint parties while working toward opening an art studio for children. Recognizing all children are not athletic, Submerged Artistic Expressions, will provide an afterschool option for children to have a healthy outlet that gives them a voice. Being a woman of great faith and walking in God’s amazing grace, Brittany plans to “sprinkle some Jesus” into her work with the children.
Brittany currently co-facilitates a Kingdom Creativity Life Group including adults and children who are learning how to listen and allow their God given creativity to emerge. Her belief in our God given creativity also extends to our ability to be entrepreneurs. “Yes, everyone can be an entrepreneur. Find the problem, create a solution, sell the solution.”

Favorite scripture: Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble, And He saved them out of their distresses. He sent His word and healed them, And delivered them from their destructions. Oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness, And for His wonderful works to the children of men! Psalm 107:19-21

To contact Brittany to commission a painting, schedule a paint class or learn more about her plans for an art studio, please message her Davis on Facebook or @ HopeDealer20 on Instagram.

03/25/2021

Uplifting Tees

Meet Tanzier Dixon, founder of Uplifting Tees and today’s featured Warrior Women’s Entrepreneur. Tanzier is an active member of the River of Life and serves on the Prayer Team and Cloth ministry.

Uplifting Tees officially launched in April 2020 although the vision was received eight years earlier in 2012. Tanzier relates the story of entering a building wearing a store bought T-shirt with an inspirational message that was noticed by “a lady in the building, who told me how much the message touched her and lifted her up.” This experience left a lasting impression of how “a T-shirt uplifted another person.” It became clear how God could use her making T-shirts to “bring the Word of God to the people.”

Tanzier was ready to run with the vision, but as in Habakkuk 2:3 this vision also was for a future time. “I tried them, but the timing wasn’t right.” She tried again in 2019, but nothing worked. However, from praying and listening to Holy Spirit she understood that it was time to start practicing in 2019, and was given the release by the Holy Spirit to launch at the appointed time in April 2020.

Being able to declare and spread the Word to uplift people through Uplifting Tees brings great joy to Tanzier, who has a passion for evangelism. Wearing an Uplifting Tees T-shirt may lead to your opportunity to minister to someone who reads the message. Customers have shared stories “that the T-shirt struck up a conversation” and they were able to minister to that one. When asked what is the message of the most popular shirt, Tanzier replied,
“Believe it.
Speak it.
Expect it.”

She has recently expanded her selections to include charm bracelets with uplifting messages. She offers face masks and plans to include hats and other wearable items that will declare an uplifting message.

Tanzier believes “everyone can be an entrepreneur, because God made us to create. Pray, be led by God and put the work in. Pray about it because a good thing is not a God thing. Timing is everything. Wait. Listen.”

Scriptures on which she stands: Habakkuk 2:3; Philippians 4:13

Check out the uplifting selection of items on Instagram and Facebook

03/19/2021

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03/18/2021

Today, we are featuring Rachel Baldwin, another extraordinary Warrior Women Entrepreneur. Rachel and her husband serve as the Middle School pastors at River of Life as well as founders of several small businesses.

Pastor Rachel’s many gifts and interests are seen in the range of services and products her businesses offer. She initially started BowzandBraidz based on her love of doing hair and using her master cosmetologist skills. However, she emphasizes that it became “much more than doing hair.” Her passion and excitement were obvious as she shared her desire to impact individuals to learn to care for their Health, Beauty, and Wholeness. (HBW)
Cool Fact: Pastor Rachel was one of the first graduate of the Master Cosmetology Program at Okefenokee Technical College.

Speaking faith, and daily affirmations are vital in keeping her focus and persevering as a small business owner. Pastor Rachel shared Genesis 1:28 as one of her foundational scriptures. She sees entrepreneurship as one way to be fruitful and multiply. As a small business owner, you can “help others become employed; launch their own business, and be able to have a franchise.”

Pastor Rachel spends most of her day around teenagers and loves seeing them prosper. She enjoys working with her teenage daughter Rasheem, as she develops her entrepreneurial skills assisting in the creation of homemade crafts for their hobby business, R&R Unique Creations. Creations are made based on personal orders.

As a mentor and leader to young people and future entrepreneurs, Pastor Rachel shared some key points of encouragement:

• Pray and Persevere.
• Be Specific about what you want to do.
• Remain focused.
• Write down your goals.
• Keep a journal of your ideas.
• Know who you are and where you are trying to go.
• Ask lots of questions to mentors, teachers, and experts.
• Believe in yourself.

This Warrior Woman Entrepreneur is full of faith and vision. She’s living by faith, being strong and courageous and knowing that by her fruitfulness, God will multiply in the lives of others.

Favorite Woman in Scripture: Esther. She admires her courage, boldness, unselfishness and sacrifice for the nation.

To book a hair appointment, purchase products and learn more about health, beauty and wholeness, be sure to visit:

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Link tree: https://linktr.ee/Flourshingnewlife
Facebook: R&R Unique Creations

03/16/2021

Brittany Corbitt, Founder

This month, as women are being celebrated for their countless contributions throughout history, we are highlighting how some of the entrepreneurs within the Warrior Women’s Ministry are using their gifts and abilities to make their own unique contributions.

Our first featured entrepreneur is Brittany Corbitt. She serves alongside her husband as the pastors of the Radical Young Adult Ministry at the River of Life Church. She is also a mother and homeschool teacher for four young children. Her role as a mother and believer prompted her interest in supporting agencies working against children trafficking.

Brittany has followed two main ministries’ work with human trafficking. ”It sparked something in me to help by donating to these ministries,” she states.

Ezley Jayne Apparel was created in October 2020 to sell designs as an avenue of income and source of ongoing support to A21 Ministry’s work with child trafficking.

Ezley Jayne is a name that was initially thought to be the name of Brittany and her husband’s future child, but Holy Spirit revealed that child to be a boy. At that point it was realized the name was for another birth, the birth of a small business of designing on purpose. All designs are inspired by the Holy Spirit. Ezley Jayne Apparels offers these designs on T-shirts for adults and youth, with future plans to include baseball caps, bags and accessories. Purchases are shipped directly to the customer. Ezley Jayne Apparel customers get to wear clothes that matter, help support protection of children and to do something that makes a difference.

When asked for her thoughts and words of advice to others who may sense the stirrings of starting a small business, Pastor Brittany said it is her belief that anyone can be an entrepreneur, especially if led by Holy Spirit. They should “cover it in prayer, ask the Father for His blueprint, and consider how it will make a difference in the life of someone else aside from just being money in your pocket.” Let that be the driving force.

Being raised in a family who had their own small business gave Pastor Brittany some exposure to being her own small business owner. Ezley Jayne Apparel is a new and upcoming business that will continue to prosper.

The company’s founding verse is 1 John 3:1, which served as the inspiration for the first design in October 2020: Love Unlocked My Destiny.

We can support this business by visiting on Facebook and Instagram or at www.ezleyjayneapparel.com.

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