First Ladies Inc.

The heart and spirit of First Ladies Inc is unstoppable. It is comprised of First Ladies, pastors, and other women in ministry. The passion is to minister to other women in ministry to help them become strong, stable, and confident in their Christian walk.

I want to really encourage every pastors wife and women in Ministry to look up this nonprofit, First Ladies Inc. It's a great inspiration to all of us, especially if you are going through anything as a woman. I found them about 4 or 5 years ago at a bad time in my life and I haven't been the same . Everything is so powerful and never dull, I love the founder very much and so sweet and lovely Lady, I look forward to going every year no matter what is going on. I try and find time to go and enjoy that with my sisters in the Lord. So ladies take the time and shine with us, so you can grow and be a better person for the Lord's work.

I was a State of TN employee for 28 years 9 months. I started fresh out of high school being 19 years old at the time I was employed. You qualify for retirement after 30 years of service.

In Nov. 2004 I transferred to a different department. I was a pretty good employee. My personnel record had always been spotless. Nothing, not one mark in my files for anything negative.

Jan 2011, we got a new supervisor. My nightmare began. I started getting written up and warnings and even a 3-day suspension. Every day was a nightmare. I hated going to work. I was stressed, overwhelmed and just no longer liked my job with the State. Then in March 14, 2013, I was terminated. I was so shocked and just in awe. I calmly got my belongings and was escorted off State property. I knew within myself I did not deserve to be fired. I really didn’t know why I was being fired. As I got down the street and pulled over to read the termination letter. I thought I was in a twilight zone with those accusations that I just did not do. Some things were the first of me hearing of it.

Going through this time in my life was horrible. Some mornings I did not want to get out of bed. I had never been without a paycheck since I was 19 years old. The first time in my life I qualified for Food Stamps. I was denied unemployment because of reasons of termination. I was mentally being destroyed. Then I got in touch with a past coworker (one of the ladies of First Ladies Inc.) that knew God and how to get a prayer through. When I told her of my troubles, she prayed for me, and encouraged me to go through this test, because it would be for God’s Glory. First Ladies Inc. encouraged me and prayed for me on many occasions. First Ladies Inc. gave me hope. I know God for myself, but sometimes you don’t even know what to pray for. Life troubles can hit you so hard that you can’t even think right. But First Ladies Inc. and my Christian friends stood in the gap when I was took devastated to pray for myself.

My last paycheck was April 15, 2013. As of Aug 28th still no paycheck for me. My husband and my parents have been great but there is nothing like your own money. Having to depend on every dime I got, had to come from someone else. My husband has to carry all bills. This was such a trying time for my family.

This supervisor had made his case and his paper trail so good on me that even my attorney had ask me to take a settlement. To just take a resignation and have termination removed. My attorney couldn’t see the Board of Appeals overturning my termination in no way. I refused and said I was going all the way. If I took a settlement that meant I was agreeing with what this man was saying about me. I had faith that God was going to see me through this.

On August 9, 2013, I had a hearing in Nashville. I was standing on God promise Matthew 18:19. I had a prayer chain from First Ladies Inc., from home all the way to Nashville, TN. So many friends, coworkers, church members and family were praying that morning.

That supervisor was testifying against me and actually set there and lied in my face. I couldn’t believe a person could actually purposely sit and lie on me and under oath. But to cut it shorter, I won my case. I was reinstated and awarded back pay. Only God could have worked this out for me. The enemy had made his paper trail, and his entourage was also there on his behalf. Thank God for family, friends, and the ladies of First Ladies Inc.

I thank God for First Ladies, Inc. In 2012, I was counseled and instructed to pray and endure what God has allowed in my life. When I received numerous one-on-one counseling sessions, I began to see and realize, I needed to be strong and pray more. Through my trials, God showed me my weakness and that I needed patience. Now that I recognize that satan wants to destroy the body of Christ, and I am determined to be strong! Everything may not perfect, but I can see clearer after talking with First Ladies Inc.

In 2011, I approached First Ladies, Inc. because I needed advice and directions in my spiritual life. After receiving counseling from First Ladies, Inc., I’m learning how to be a better saint and wife, and I'm praying more, holding my peace more and letting the Lord fight my battles. I thank God for allowing me to connect with the women of First Ladies Inc. I am more focus and moving with God's guidance in our church and marriage.

I was encouraged by First Ladies Inc. in 2012. I had been approach by an individual in an inappropriate way, and I didn't know what to do. I called First Ladies Inc. crying, because I didn’t know if it was something that I had done or what brought that behavior on. They went over scriptures with me, and taught me how to grow as a young Christian. During our several sessions, I was instructed how I’m supposed to dress as a holy woman of God. After First Ladies Inc. counseled me, I applied their instructions to my life in every manner. Thank God for those sanctified women of First Ladies Inc.

Praises be to God for First Ladies, Inc. In 2011 is when I was introduced to First Ladies Inc. I am a young lady that was in the church and just had experienced what I thought to be the end of my life. My church was closing down and I didn't have anywhere else to go. This church was the only church I had ever attended. I had fallen into a state of depression, not wanting to go to church at all, not trusting people in the church. I felt like the church had deserted me by closing down, and by not showing any concern as to where I would attend church after closure. So I contacted First Ladies Inc., and was encourage not to give up on God because he is in me and not in a building. I prayed and asked God to help me find another church just as good as the first one. And God did! I am very happy at my new church. Submitted By: Sister “Didn’t Give Up On God”

I thank God for allowing me to meet the ladies of First Ladies, Inc. I’m a single mother with six children. There were so many times I wanted to give up, but I knew if I could just talk to one of the ladies of First Ladies, Inc., I knew I could get some direction in my life. My older children that have graduated from high school seem to be getting further and further in the world and I’m struggling to raise my two younger children. I got laid off my job, evicted from my apartment, homeless living from relative to relative. Through many one-on-one counseling sessions, I have come to the realization that many of my financial problems was caused by me mismanaging my finances and not honoring God with my substance. I’m learning to trust God, pray for my children and obey God’s word. Although I am still struggling, God has blessed me with a part time job and a place to stay of my own. I have a lot of things that I’m working on, but with God as my guide and First Ladies, Inc. in my corner, I will become who God wants me to be.
Submitted by: I look Better in the Future

In 2011, approximately four years ago, I lost my husband. I was left with two young children to raise alone. I had no idea how I was going to make it. I felt lost and alone. I came in contact with First Ladies, Inc. and they held my hand through the entire process. They helped me to make funeral arrangements, prayed for me and held my hand through the depression and adjustment period. I was too devastated to pray for myself. They encouraged me every step of the way and let me know that I can and will make it. They met with my children, wiped their tears and held them and helped them to understand what was going on. Today I thank God for First Ladies, Inc. If it had not been for them I don't know how I would have made it. I am much stronger today. Submitted by: I’m Stronger Today

Diagnosed with HIV and thinking life was over.
When I was diagnosed with HIV I felt that my life was over. It was the hardest thing I ever had to deal with. First Ladies, Inc. was there for me every step of the way.
They came every day and ministered to me and prayed for me. I was fading fast. My color was getting darker, my hair was falling out, I was losing weight and I was getting weaker and weaker. But First Ladies, Inc. would not let me give up or be alone or speak negatively. They kept telling me that "I shall live and not die" and "Jesus is a healer" until I begin to say it and believe it for myself. When I caught on to the faith that they were teaching me about, I began to stop feeling sorry for myself and started feeling stronger. I started gaining my weight back, my color returned and my hair began to grow back. Today my count is just like a normal person and the doctors say I'm in remission, but I know that I am HEALED. Had it not been for First Ladies, Inc. being there through my fears, tears and sadness, I believe I would have lost my mind and would even be dead by now. I’m so thankful to Jesus for putting First Ladies, Inc. in my life. .... Submitted by: I’m an Over-comer

First ladies Inc. has been a great source of encouragement and uplifting to not only myself but other friends in ministry who I have invited to participate. Each of them were thankful that they experienced joy and a touch from the "Great Physician" and "Comforter by being present at the women's symposium.

After my step father raped me, I wanted to commit suicide. After talking with one of the ladies of First Ladies Inc, she prayed for me and encouraged me beyond my beliefs. Thank God for the ladies of First Ladies Inc.

First Ladies Inc has been encouraging Padtors' Wives and Women in Ministry for almost five years.