Summary 

In this conversation, Terrance Frederick speaks with Dr. Annette West, a published author and founder of Living Word International Ministry. They discuss the value of collaboration and starting with anthologies or writing clubs for aspiring authors. They also talk about the importance of connections and friendships in ministry and the motivation for serving others. Dr. West shares her experiences in mission work in Africa and offers advice for those who feel lost regarding their purpose. In this conversation, Dr. Annette West and Terrance discuss the importance of discovering and utilizing our talents and gifts in the Kingdom of God. They emphasize the need to be open, available, and connected to the right people who can help unlock our potential. Dr. Annette shares her journey of starting her publishing company, Jatne Publishing, and the importance of staying true to her faith-based values. They also discuss the power of collaboration and the benefits of being part of a collective project. 

Keywords 

publishing, collaboration, writing clubs, connections, friendships, ministry, motivation, mission work, purpose, talents, gifts, Kingdom of God, open, available, connected, potential, publishing company, faith-based, collaboration 

Chapters 

00:00 Introduction and Background 

02:30 The Importance of Wisdom and Serving Others in Ministry 

04:18 Mission Work in Africa: A Journey of Love and Service 

08:04 Starting Jett-nay Publishing: A Natural Progression of Helping Others 

13:14 The Value of Collaborations in the Publishing Industry 

19:42 Aligning with Purpose: A Key to Success in Ministry and Business 

24:01 The Value of Publishing and Collaborating with Others 

25:26 Starting Somewhere: Joining Book Writing Clubs and Workshops 

27:38 Discovering Your Talents and Gifts 

30:43 Motivation for Ministry and Finding Purpose 

33:56 The Importance of Mentors and Guidance 

35:22 Unleashing Your Voice and Making an Impact 

36:10 Developing Writing Skills and Utilizing Resources 

39:46 Taking Action and Trusting God's Guidance 

41:37 Building a Supportive Community 

42:10 Wisdom Talks Outro.wav