With whom do you have influence and what is the source of that influence? (position, title, age, experience, wisdom, etc.)

[Austin]

Youth Advocate
At-Risk Youth
Women’s Hope House, Hillside Family of Agencies, Genesis House, Recovery Step By Step

Working as a Youth Advocate (16y-21y) in different youth facilities, homeless shelters as a CNA (working with the disabled) and as a creator, facilitator of a recovery group for women has taught a tremendous about myself, my role in leadership and of God’s infinite wisdom. My experience continues to mold me in my Calling as well as my knowledge and throat for God. I have been forunate and blessed to be able to build a good relationship with people I have the pleasure of meeting throughout my process. I have learned a lot and I continue to learn. I have learned that God is always at work, so I will always continue my work as well.

[Austin]

* Wife to a pastor – experience and wisdom from a different perspective (cross-cultural marriage), love and caring, by example
* Mother/Grandmother – 3 grown daughters and 5 grandchildren – I influence by position, age, experience, wisdom, example
* Sister – I am oldest of 3 – also have followed Christ since my teens and they are much younger in their relationship with Him. Source – age, experience, wisdom, example
* Centre Director – 40 yrs of live experience and training in secular positions, age, Bible knowledge, wisdom – I influence my Board of Directors, my staff & volunteers, the youth we minister to, other like-minded organizations, and the community we serve in (i.e. the police, shop-keepers, medical clinic, etc.)
* My financial supporters/ministry partners – I influence by keeping them informed of how the Lord is using their giving to do His work.
* Neighbour – in a small farming community of mostly unbelievers – the example of the Fruits of the Spirit in my life is the source

[Austin]

I am currently occupying a job that influences students and teachers alike.

[Austin]

8 June 2022 I would claim that I have influence towards those whom provide me ‘Social Services’; at a local Senior Center. I can approach “Administrative’ staff appropriately with my concerns–initially verbally,than in writing about ‘peers’ troublesome behavior; program improvements,etc. I also have ‘influence’ over Allied Health Care Personnel; whom right now-believe my evolving Blood Pressure elevations should be managed via medications; as opposed to non-pharmacological measures ( Exercise,Improved Diet,Stress Management.) It would be my opinion that I have ‘influence’ regarding the above-because of age,position, learned health care wisdom.