Baltimore businesswoman Nodella Jordan walking fervently in her purpose as the face of NSJ Ministries
Andre Johnson 
Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. (1 Corinthians 15:58 KJV)
NS-JESUS–CENTERED
In case you don’t know her, Nodella Jordan would like to introduce herself.
“I am an ordained evangelist,” Jordan, 51, told Making Headline News this week.
To her credit, there’s far more to the life of Jordan, the founder and CEO of NSJ Ministries, her Baltimore-area endeavor that is comprised largely of her assortment of awe-inspiring achievements and slew of responsibilities she’s enjoyed, particularly since God had strategically called her to ministry some two decades ago.
A native of the Bronx, New York who has resided a considerable amount of time in nearby New Haven, Connecticut, Jordan credits the fervent guidance of her father as amongst those who headlines a list of her most notable supporters.
“It was my father who always told me to be the best at whatever I did,” Jordan said. “Being athletic as a youth into high school also created a competitive mindset that carried over in many areas of my life. As early as age eight years old, I braided people’s hair as a way of making money.”
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For Jordan, an accomplished Corporate American professional who works as a Human Resources Assistant, never did she steer away harboring an entrepreneurial mindset.
Today, she’s steadfastly functioning mightily in her element, most notably as a workshop presenter for praise and worship leaders, as well as for church administration personnel and ministers/leaders.
Interestingly, Jordan is an accomplished author of two books: “The Intimate Place: My God, My Man, Myself,” and her remarkably compelling written work entitled, “Sassy: The Perfect Life.”
Her NSJ Ministries repertoire also includes the much-anticipated launch of her newly-erected brand, Sassy & Swag Collections, which are comprised of T-shirts, ball caps, socks, mugs, and other paraphernalia.
Aside from her father’s unyielding support, Jordan’s quest to become an entrepreneur — a godly entrepreneur, that is — emerged primarily from humble beginnings.
“Growing up in a large family and seeing families struggle economically and with substance and physical abuse, my goal was to make sure I did not have to face those same struggles,” Jordan explained. “Further realizing that white children were afforded more opportunities than black children, I refused to become society’s statistics, regardless of growing up in public housing.”
As Jordan vividly recalls, she initially commenced to witnessing flashes of a future in entrepreneurship before she even reached the double-digit age plateau.
“At the age of seven, I decided I wanted to work as an executive secretary and, after graduating from business school, I entered the secretarial field, where I worked over 26 years,” said Jordan, breaking down her professional resume as only she could. “It was my goal at the start of my first full-time job to retire by or before 50 and I was blessed to retire at age 46.”
Credit Almighty God for having executed arguably the biggest and most crucial tip-in on behalf of this former student athlete.
“We all have been given a purpose in this life, and it’s our responsibility to make sure we full it,” said Jordan, who once owned home-based graphic design and event coordinator businesses amid the wise counsel of her former pastor. “Don’t depend on others to help you succeed, though our success is dependent on the support of others.”
An entrepreneurship track record that dates back to the mid-1990s, Jordan doesn’t shy away from the notion that her fervent desire includes, among other things, leaving a lasting footprint behind for others to be inspired and, most importantly, to ensure that God will be well-pleased with my life as a result.
SEASON OF THE REBIRTH
“You are fully responsible for your own success,” Jordan said. “No matter how many times you fail, keep trying until you succeed. These are principles I live by. I have failed and reinvented myself a few times. I’ve been discouraged, but never quit. Hard work truly does pay off. It just doesn’t say when. Know that there is much sacrifice and others will not understand your process, because it’s your journey, not theirs.”
In case you don’t know her, now you do — this well-rounded, larger-than-life entrepreneur, one who’s grasped a thorough concept of what it means to put into action Proverbs 3:5-6.
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For more information on Baltimore-area Businesswoman/Author Nodella Jordan of NSJ Ministries, to order her books or products, or to schedule her for a book signing or speaking engagement, connect with her via social media at: https://www.facebook.com/nodella.jordan1. Email her at: [email protected].
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