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Michael A. Mitchell, CPC Motivator-Keynote-Speaker
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Michael Mitchell is known nationally for his unusual level of creativity a quick wit. His background in television, radio, and advertising makes him a very powerful tool in the master's hand. He has appeared in a number of local and national publications, television, and radio programs. He was raised in a principled single parent home. With his background and extensive real world experience, Mike is able to translate them into lessons applicable to all of our lives. Mike shows audiences how to out think , out-smart and out-last competition with his high-tech, marketing and sales, background using relationship-building skills.

Mike is a coveted International and National Relationship Speaker. His presentations have been well received by athletes, professional groups, youth, faith based and non profit organizations nationally. He helps you to overcome obstacles that stand in the way of your possibilities. Many people didn’t believe in him , but his determination and perseverance has inspired many across America.

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He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Broadcast Journalism from Florida A. & M. University. With over 25 years of combined communications experience, he has created a unique backdrop for his music and motivational content. He have done additional studies at the University of Miami, Florida Memorial University Miami-Dade Community College, Jacksonville Theological Institute. He is also ordained minister, certified public speaker, and professionally trained salesman. He is also the owner of a sports apparel company, and a business branding , marketing and graphic consultant.



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John C. Maxwell
The 21 most powerful minutes in a leader’s day
The Twelve irrefutable laws of
ISBN 0–7852-7432–4 (HC) ISBN 0–7852-6785–9 (IE)

Introduction
1. The Law of THE LID
Leadership Ability Determines a Person’s Level of Effectiveness
Two leaders couldn’t have been more different, from the depths of their hearts to the lids of their leadership. One was a leader after God’s own heart. Both teach invaluable leadership lessons.
2. The Law of INFLUENCE
The True Measure of Leadership Is Influence—Nothing More, Nothing Less
The first time he attempted to lead, the people wouldn’t listen to him. Years later when he tried again, his influence was so strong that the people did everything he wanted—no questions asked. That’s the power of influence.
3. The Law of PROCESS
Leadership Develops Daily, Not in a Day
He was ready to lead as a cocky kid, but God had a different plan in mind. As a result he helped his family, saved a nation, and fulfilled God’s destiny for his life—all because of the Law of Process.
4. The Law of NAVIGATION
Anyone Can Steer the Ship, but It Takes a Leader to Chart the Course
In a few weeks, he was able to accomplish what other leaders couldn’t do in a century. His secret? Vision, calling, and the Law of Navigation.
5. The Law of E. F. HUTTON
When the Real Leader Speaks, People Listen
He never sat on the throne, but before Christ, he was the only leader who functioned as prophet, priest, and king. He truly was the E. F. Hutton of his day.
6. The Law of SOLID GROUND
Trust Is the Foundation of Leadership
He should have been one of the greatest leaders in Israel’s history. Instead he was one of its worst. Why? He violated the Law of Solid Ground and frittered away his leadership.
7. The Law of RESPECT
People Naturally Follow Leaders Stronger than Themselves
Why did Israel’s strongest leaders follow a woman when every other leader of the `nation had been a man? Because she was the greatest leader of her generation. That’s the power of the Law of Respect.
8. The Law of INTUITION
Leaders Evaluate Everything with a Leadership Bias
Would you want to listen to the advice of one of your in-laws? Your answer would be yes if you were teachable and he was an intuitive leader able to help you turn your leadership around overnight!
9. The Law of MAGNETISM
Who You Are Is Who You Attract
His leadership was characterized by fire. So who did he draw to him to follow in his footsteps? He couldn’t help attracting someone with the same kind of fiery leadership. Learn from him whom you will likely attract.
10. The Law of CONNECTION
Leaders Touch a Heart Before They Ask for a Hand
He could have had the people eating out of his hand. Instead, they ate him alive. It cost him everything. That’s what happens when you violate the Law of Connection.
11. The Law of THE INNER CIRCLE
A Leader’s Potential Is Determined by Those Closest to Him
His leadership team was a “who’s who” of Israel unlike any seen before him or since. They helped him become a great leader—and they helped make Israel the nation it was destined to be.
12. The Law of EMPOWERMENT
Only Secure Leaders Give Power to Others
Who would have the courage to embrace a man everyone feared and then empower him to be the greatest leader of his time? Only a leader secure enough to give his power away. That’s the secret to the Law of Empowerment.
13. The Law of REPRODUCTION
It Takes a Leader to Raise Up a Leader
He followed his mentor everywhere he went, even where everyone else feared to tread. Why? Because it takes a leader to raise up a leader. And in the end, he was able to take the people even where his mentor was unable to go.
14. The Law of BUY-IN
People Buy In to the Leader, Then the Vision
The people suffered horrible oppression and wanted relief, but they did nothing—until this leader arrived on the scene. Why? Because the people buy in to the leader first, then the vision.
15. The Law of VICTORY
Leaders Find a Way for the Team to Win
Everything was stacked against him: he was only eight years old when he became the leader, his father and grandfather had been horrible leaders, and the country was a mess. Yet he achieved victory like no other king of Israel. His secret is contained in the Law of Victory.
16. The Law of THE BIG MO
Momentum Is a Leader’s Best Friend
His father started the momentum. He increased it. As a result, people came from all around the world to meet him and learn from his leadership. There’s no doubting that the Big Mo was his best friend.
17. The Law of PRIORITIES
Leaders Understand That Activity Is Not Necessarily Accomplishment
The stakes were as high as could be, and he (of all people) was entrusted with leading the movement. He succeeded, and that movement has grown for thousands of years—all because he understood the Law of Priorities.
18. The Law of SACRIFICE
A Leader Must Give Up to Go Up
He was a prince who stepped down in order to move up—to a higher calling. How was he able to do it? He understood the true nature of leadership. You have to give up to go up.
19. The Law of TIMING
When to Lead Is as Important as What to Do and Where to Go
There are certain moments in a leader’s life when timing is everything. She understood that, and she made the most of it. And as a result, an entire people escaped certain death.
20. The Law of EXPLOSIVE GROWTH
To Add Growth, Lead Followers—To Multiply, Lead Leaders
Everywhere he went, he left in his wake . . . leaders. He found them, developed them, and empowered them. That was the way he spread his influence across the globe. That was the power of the Law of Explosive Growth.
21. The Law of LEGACY
A Leader’s Lasting Value Is Measured By Succession
Some leaders collect souvenirs. Others capture trophies. This leader created a legacy that endures to this day. Learn his secret, and you can carry on in his footsteps.


GIVING THANKS BACK TO GOD
MICHAEL A. MITCHELL , PASTOR

III THE EXALTED CHRISTIANITY, 2:1-23
A Exalted over Philosophy, 2:1-10

2:1 For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;

2 That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgment of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ;

3 In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

4 And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words.
5 For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ.
6 As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him:

7 Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.

8 Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.
9 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.
10 And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:

B Exalted over Legalism, 2:11-17

11 In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ:

12 Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.
13 And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses;
14 Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;
15 And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it.
16 Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days:
17 Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ.

C Exalted over Mystical Teaching, 2:18-19

18 Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind,
19 And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God.

D Exalted over Asceticism, 2:20-23

20 Wherefore if ye be dead with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as though living in the world, are ye subject to ordinances,

21 (Touch not; taste not; handle not;
22 Which all are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men?
23 Which things have indeed a show of wisdom in will worship, and humility, and neglecting of the body; not in any honour to the satisfying of the flesh.

IV THE EXALTED CALLING, 3:1-4:6
A The Certainties of Our Calling, 3:1-4

3:1 If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.
2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
3 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.
4 When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.

God. GOD OF THE FATHERS A technical phrase used as a general designation of the God of the patriarchs. Some references to the formula within the biblical narratives speak of the "God of my [your, thy, his, their] father" (Gen. 31:5, 29; 43:23; 49:25; 50:17), without mention of a particular father. Other references include the name of a particular patriarch, as "the God of Abraham" (Gen. 31:53; 26:24; 28:13; 32:9), "the God of Isaac" (Gen. 28:13; 32:9; 46:1), or "the God of Nahor" (Gen. 31:53). Given the polytheistic environment of the time, originally the formula could refer to tribal or clan gods (Josh. 24:2, 14-15). Each of the patriarchs apparently had a special name for God: "Fear of Isaac" (Gen. 31:42), "Mighty One of Jacob" (Gen. 49:24).
The "burning bush" story (Ex. 3) identified the "God of the Fathers" with Yahweh. Faced with the prospect of telling the people that "The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you," Moses was worried that they would ask him, "What is his name?" (3:13). God commanded Him to answer: "Yahweh, the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath sent me to you" (3:15). Exodus 6:2-3 reveals that the "God of the fathers" was not known by the name of Yahweh, but as "El Shaddai" (God Almighty).
The biblical witness consistently uses the formula to emphasize continuity between the God who is revealed to Moses and the God who guided the patriarchs, even by a different name. Likewise, in the Old Testament, "God of thy fathers" or "God of our fathers" functions to link the author's generation to the God of earlier generations, especially with reference to the promises to the patriarchs (Deut. 1:11, 21; 4:1; 6:3; 12:1; 26:7; 27:3). In contrast, abandonment of this historic connection is also emphasized (1 Chron. 12:17; 2 Chron. 20:33; 24:24; 29:5; 30:7; 36:15; Ezra 7:27). In the New Testament the formula is transformed to mark the continuity between historic Israel and Christianity. The God revealed in Jesus Christ is the same as the God revealed to the patriarchs (Matt. 22:32; Mark 12:26; Acts 3:13; 5:30; 7:32; 22:14).
See Names of God; Patriarchs; Yahweh.

Dixon Sutherland