Hello! I am Ijeoma

I am overjoyed that you discovered me here!

Among the many hats that I wear, I am an ardent lover of Jesus, a wife, a mother, and a wife of a media consultant and trainer. In addition, I am the woman who has been spotted walking around in a torrential downpour looking for a hen and her chicks, bottle-feeding a baby goat to save his life, and caring for more than fifty rabbits in her home. Yes, I love nature and animals (mostly domestic).

Over thirty years ago, an encounter with God changed my life forever, setting me on a path that I remain eternally grateful for. For me, there is no greater joy than seeing a life transformed, thriving, and adding value to other lives.

My friend, companion, role model and cheerleader

Family

Patrick and I have been married for twenty-seven years. And we have served the Lord for over three decades.

We are blessed with five precious arrows in our small quiver, which range in age from preteen to teen, young adult, and adult.

And despite my initial reluctance, homeschooling our children has turned out to be one of the most daring and rewarding decisions I have ever made. I consider myself privileged to be the mother in an awesome family.

I am humbled to be able to use the lessons I have learned on my own journey to help others, thanks to this great God whose work in my life can only be described as miraculous.

Vision

Our vision is to see adults and young people be more productive and fulfilled in their lives, homes, and calling.

Our Tribe...

I believe in the family...

Yes, I am a stickler for the family. It remains the oldest and most influential institution. The home each of us grew up in as children played a significant role in who we have become today. It is the birthplace and nurturing ground of great leaders and visions. Sadly, it is also the place where potentials were killed and destinies destroyed. But I believe that this narrative can be changed as we do everything within our power to ensure that our homes and communities become grounds for nurturing and shaping lives.

So, I worked with children for decades, before and after I became a mother. I also had the dream-come-true privilege of serving as a high school student fellowship coordinator for a couple of years.

Through all of this, I came to understand firsthand how important it is to raise a child intentionally if you want to see a matured adult who is spiritually, physically, emotionally, intellectually, and socially adjusted enough to make a difference in his or her community and in the global space.

Nothing influences a child's development more than the active or passive participation of his or her parents in raising him or her.

It was this understanding that inspired me to write a parenting book for parents and guardians to support them as they navigate parenthood.

Working with high school students was really huge for me because from elementary through high school, I attended 'Christian' schools that provided us with neither the environment nor the opportunity to know the Lord personally. Because of this, when I gave my heart to the Lord at 19 years old and realized the impact that choice had on my life, I started to dream of establishing fellowship in schools to help students develop a relationship with the Lord so that as they grew older and matured, they could make better choices and lead whole some lives.

Another discovery that I have made on my journey over the years is the importance of effective leadership. Like King Solomon, I too have seen an evil under the sun, and it is that where wholesome visionary leadership is lacking, great potentials and resources will be wasted and destroyed. I have seen lives, projects, and nations frustrated, abandoned, and destroyed due to poor leadership. I have also had the privilege of seeing families and nations transformed by great leadership skills. We need wise and capable leaders. And there is no better place to start this process than in the home. I am all about seeing great leaders emerge from our homes and into the larger society.

Collaboration...

I am in no way claiming to have all the answers. None of us do. I can do only so much in my efforts to reach a child or a few students. But if we all come together sharing what we have and receiving from each other what we don't have, a lot could be done to change the narratives around our families and the broader society. And that's the goal of the Journey of Generations site; to help you discover and release the greatness in you.

Finally...

Whether you are a parent, leader, or just someone who wants to maximize his or her potential, this is the place for you.

Our prayer is that by using the resources provided here, you will find the support you need to achieve a healthy balance and boost in your life and family while enjoying the career that you always dreamed of.

We will be really happy to have you with us on this journey of impacting lives and building lasting legacies for future generations. You can also keep up with me on social media.

Once again, thank you for stopping by!

God bless you!

Ijeoma M Anyanwu