Pam Nelson

Life Purpose Coach (R), Speaker, Worship Director, Bible Study Leader, Consultant

Proverbs 31:25 is Pam's life verse, "She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future." As a woman, so often we feel our strength and dignity being robbed from us from the enemy of our souls, but it is precisely at that time that God awakens us to the power that we have from Him to "take those thoughts captive" and dress ourselves again with His beautiful Word! Pam loves to share these and other Godly principals candidly to walk along side women on the journey. In the area's that she has been the most weak in, when surrendered to God, He has taken them and turned them around for His glory! Pam has been speaking/singing in inspirational settings since 1992, led and facilitated many woman's Bible studies, local leadership in MOPS & Moms In Touch, served as a Worship Director for 7 years, and currently is a Certified Life Purpose Coach (R) . Pam and her husband Jeff began their marriage 25 years ago serving with Youth With A Mission. Thirteen moves later, she and Jeff reside in St. Cloud, MN and just became empty nesters! They are excited to become first time grandparents! Son and daughter in-law, Andrew and Haley Nelson reside in California while Andrew serves in the Air Force. Pam and Jeff are also excited to welcome Grandson Liam born October 2011 and Allison Will into the family who will marry their youngest son Anthony in May! Read more from Pam at her blog at: www.agreeingwithgod.wordpress.com

Favorite Resources

Beth Moore Studies & Books (and blogs); Seth Godin: "The Purple Cow" as well as Seth Godin Blogs; "If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of The Boat" by John Ortberg; "The Prodigal God" by Tim Keller; "Am I Good Enough" by Andy Stanley (and every Andy Stanly FREE podcast on itunes - Leadership Podcast and Northpoint Community Church); "Creating Customer Evangelists" by Ben McConell and Jacki Huba; The Bible

Content Pam wrote

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Just Another Sermon
02/23/12

"It was just another sermon." Did I really just say that?

“It was just another sermon.”

It seemed that those words lingered in the air forever.  Did I really just say that?  Where did that come from?

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Dancing With Jesus
02/9/12

Allowing God to Change Your Life By Giving Up The Lead

I was raised in a conservative church denomination. Raising hands or “dancing” was frowned upon as it would draw attention to yourself.  I’m also a very tall girl who took on this persona of never wanting to stick out at anything so I felt very comfortable in this “non-movement” environment.

(big smile)

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Release
01/5/12

What "word" would you like to have as your theme for the year 2012?

At the end of 2011, I felt the Lord challenging me to pray for a “word” for this year.  A single word that I could focus on and to use to be my measuring stick for what I say “yes” and “no” to.

The word that came to me is: Release

I love Webster's definition of it:

          Verb:

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I'm Not Ready Yet
10/13/11

Are you inviting God into your "process" or saying, "Wait! Don't look...I'm not done yet!"

“Wait! “Don’t look…it’s not done yet!”

“No, you can’t listen…I haven’t finished.”

“Thank you, but I will have to wait because I’m not ready yet.”

As a recovering perfectionist,  I can’t tell you the number of times that I have said those words.

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Routine Super Foods
09/8/11

So I am a girl that likes her routine! However, most of my life should be titled, “Hurry Up and Be Flexible.” Can you relate?

So I am a girl that likes her routine!  However, most of my life should be titled, “Hurry Up and Be Flexible.”  Can you relate?

What I have found to be true for me in my spiritual and physical life is that planning ahead and making time/space for the important routines will always reap a benefit.

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Lawn Mower Prayers
07/28/11

Turning the "have to" tasks into the "get to" opportunities!

It has been 11 years since I caught a break from the lawn mowing duties of our 5 acres of lawn we regularly groomed down at our hobby farm in Waseca, MN.  Since we moved up to our "smaller" country plot just south of St. Stephen we have a mere 2 acres to mow and my husband has taken over those duties.  (Not that I haven't filled in a time or two.)

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His Plan
03/17/11

Do you ever wonder what God's will is for your life? The answer can sneak up on you, are you ready for it?

     The coffee shop was packed with people catching up, discussing business, and those focusing intently on their computers.   A low-pitched hum enveloped the room that was warmly interrupted by the espresso “frothing” machine and the sounds of women’s laughter - signifying a lofty brief escape from their busy lives.  Yet I sat at my table-for-two, stunned!&n

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Who Are You Wearing?
07/15/10

Are you ready to wear a one-of-a-kind garment designed specifically for you?

“Who are you wearing tonight?”  It is a question that is often asked to those who are in the spotlight. 

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Praying in "One Accord" with other Mom's
05/11/10

"Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." Galatians 6:2

The late Spring season brings new growth, celebrations, graduations and the anticipation of summer!  But a friend reminded me that many families are also "prepping" for major milestones like registering for Kindergarten, or High School, and college!  These "good-byes" and "hello's" to new phases of life can cause a lot of anxiety for children and Mom's! 

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Saying "Yes" to Servant Leadership
05/1/10

Ready to Lead? Then be faithful in the small things.

As an eighteen year old, I joined Youth With A Mission (YWAM), one of the largest short term mission organizations in the world.   The outreach portion of my Discipleship Training School with YWAM was in The Philippines.    There, we partnered with a local church to serve food in what was called “The Dumps” – literally entire villages built on garbage heaps.  We al

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