But the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and by persevering produce a crop…Luke 8:15 (Luke 8: 11 – 15)
I know that I am like that farmer, except in today’s society, we would relate more to a business person. While that farmer was sowing seed, what we don’t know is that the farmer had help. Others were throwing seed into the ground as well. And while all of his helpers may not have thrown the seed, some cared for the soil and still others helped prepare for the season of harvest.
In my time of prayer, I have been seeking the Lord about how to take His word that is on the inside of me to places that I have not yet been. He gave me the story of the farmer and the different kinds of soil. What stuck out to me more than the different kinds of soil was the fact that he had to throw the seed in order to get a harvest. I wonder if the farmer could tell right away what kind of soil it was, or if there was some places where it looked like good soil, only to find that it did not produce much? From this parable, I know that my concern is not to worry about the soil quite yet, but to get the seed onto the ground.
This is where others come in. There are many women who have prayed that God enlarge my territory. There are others who have asked how they can help me because they have been so blessed by my ministry. Well, there are a few ways and I pray that as you read this, you begin to ask God how you can play a part in helping me spread God’s word to His daughters.
AP Hand
This person will commit to carrying and distributing marketing materials to people they know, and places they go. Tools in the form or business cards, flyers and the like will be sent to them an a need based cycle. These distributers are very good at word of mouth advertising. These are people that I will stay in contact with primarily by e-mail.
AP Seed Hand
This person will help me gather marketing leads. They will contact locally owned bookstores in their area, churches that have bookstores, and organizations that cater to women’s needs. They would also look for possible opportunities to connect me with other women ministries and female leaders. They will collect the information and give it to me so that I can follow up with the leads. These distributers will have a set method to gather and file information. They are very good at inquiry and record keeping. These are the people that I will stay in contact with through telephone and e-mail on a monthly basis.
AP Distributor
This person is very good at sales and marketing on a small scale. They don’t mind talking in detail about customer interests and AP Products. They are excited about getting e-mails and mailing addresses so that AP Personnel can follow up with them. They are also interested in connecting AP with potential book sales, speaking engagements and other promotional opportunities. They are also interested in helping to sell AP products. They will serve as a middle man between AP and potential leads. They will also represent AP personnel with initial contacts and serve as liaisons when available. These are the people that I will stay in contact with through telephone, e-mail and personal meetings when necessary.
POWER Personnel
This is someone who desires to help with POWER Inc on a regular and more consistent basis. Contact me directly if this is something you would like to do.
With each opportunity to help me spread God’s word, there will be more information based upon your time commitment and your intended level of support. I am grateful for your help, no matter the opportunity or the commitment. Contact me if you are interested so that we can get started…God bless!
