Influential Woman · Minister
Carolyn Rivera
Shepherd Minister, Purposeful Living Women
Wesley Chapel, FL 33545
Her Story
About Carolyn
Carolyn Rivera serves as a shepherd ministering to women in Wesley Chapel, Florida. She and her husband have led marriage ministry, including seminars and retreats, and she has led women's Bible studies and fellowships. Rivera has been involved in prayer leadership through Moms in Prayer and as prayer leader for international prayer and Purposeful Living Women. She is also a praise dancer with over 20 years of experience in dance ministry, ministering at retreats, women's conferences, a women's prison, and in Jerusalem through Project Dance. After moving from Connecticut to Florida four and a half years ago, she helped launch a church and now ministers through Purposeful Living Women as its spiritual pillar of purpose, where she leads Bible studies, mentorship, and retreats. Rivera is a published author who has written about spirituality for a Christian magazine and is developing additional Bible studies and devotionals through Light the Way Ministry.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Carolyn
01What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
When entering ministry, first pray and ask the Lord for guidance. Look at where the Lord has you and what gifts God has given you. Learn your gifts and talents and do not hide them. Walk into where God is calling you. Know your story and where God is calling you specifically. Be fully committed to the Lord with both feet in, as you are held to a higher standard.
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