Any ladies interesting to let me interview you for one of my classes?

Question

you can email me at [e-mail] if you prefer not to post it here. I have to do this for my Women's Ministry's class. I would be grateful if I could interview you with the questions. Thank you very much

When and where were you born? What were your parents like and what were the important influences on you as a child? What was/and is your relationship like with your mother? Your father? Your siblings?
What advice did your mother and father give you (if any), that has helped you in your life?
Are you married? Are you and your husband involved in ministry together?
Do you have children? What effect does having a family have on your ministry?
What is your spiritual background? When were you born again?
What is your educational background?
What were your dreams when you were growing up? What are your dreams and goals now? Do you believe you have fulfilled any of your dreams for your life?

What personal traits, values and interests do you have that have helped mold you into the person you are today? What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Do you believe that God ‘called’ you to ministry? How did God call you to ministry? What is your ministry? Are you in a ‘full-time’ ministry or a ‘lay’ ministry?
What is your heart passion and purpose in ministry? What made you decide to enter the ministry in which you are now involved?
What preparation, education, training, background or talents are required to prepare you for the ministry in which you are working? What college courses would you recommend that would help someone to prepare for your ministry position?

Have you encountered any “surprises” in your area of ministry for which you were not prepared?
Do you believe that you are successful? Are you happy with your ministry?
What do you like most about your ministry position and why? What do you like least about your position and why?
What has been your greatest struggle in ministry? Share what you learned.
Do you have any mentors? Who are they and what are some of the things you have learned from them? What one truth or piece of advice can you give for someone who is considering or preparing to enter a ministry position?
How does your personal walk with the Lord affect you in your area of ministry?

Answer 1

I will answer as many questions as I can from memory:

I am 59-years-old, married to a truckdriver. Between us we have 8 children, 18 grandchildren, and soon to be great-grandparents. The Holy Spirit drew me to Jesus when I was 13 years old. I knew from the message the pastor delivered that morning that Jesus loved me so much that He gave His life for me to have eternal life with Him. I also believed that I could only receive forgiveness for my sins by accepting His atoning work on the cross. I also believed that there is a lake of fire, and that if I had died before I accepted Jesus I would have been thrown alive into it.

The happiest day of my life was when I went forward and accepted Jesus into my heart. The next Sunday I was baptized, and I absolutely felt that I was a new person when I came up out of the water.

The most influential person in my life, other than Jesus, would be the pastor that was preaching the morning I accepted Jesus. Back in those days, pastors would not compromise the Word of God, speaking only what the Holy Spirit told them to speak, unlike today when so many of them get help for their messages from other sources. My pastor delivered a lot of his messages using the book of Revelation, something you don't hear about in a lot of churches today.

I felt a calling on my life 3 1/2 years ago to begin a Bible study at a local Assisted Living Center. I felt, and still do, so unworthy to do this, but the Holy Spirit persisted and I accepted the calling. This has impacted my life so much! Every week I see people coming to the study in wheelchairs and walkers. One man who attends is blind. It shows that people will overcome great obstacles in their lives to hear about Jesus, and hear about the wonderful place He has prepared for those who love Him.

I make it a point each day to do at least one kind deed for someone. When I go out to eat or grocery shopping, I look for people God can use me to help and show the love of Christ.