Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine October 2019 | Page 250

forms of expression to spotlight
my inner pain. At that young age,
I mostly sought refuge in the ‘safe’
container of writing poetry, and
journaling. I was oblivious to the
fact that this form of introspection
was a child’s way of reaching out
to God.”
This captures succinctly the
inspiration for writing her very
first book, from which her
Unleash Ministry was born.
A Vehicle for Change
concept as she pummels
through late nights and wee
morning hours to get her
important message out to
the publishers. Many are the
times her husband would
ask is she ever came to bed,
but she surrenders time for
success and motivated by
Gospel music, she writes and
writes, eager to share with the
world the messages God has
placed in her heart.
Her Federal job as a Regional
Learning Advisor for Canada’s
Writing is akin to a spiritual
Schools keeps her fully
journey for Delores. It has
occupied during the week,
been a process of growth,
so she writes naturally in
introspection, empathy,
her spare time, during the
purpose and ministry, allowing
weekends, and sometimes in
her to become more God-
the wee hours of the morning.
centered. Writing connects
“I jump up with visions of book
her to a world that requires
covers and titles. It happened
healing - mentally, socially,
with “The Lonely Life Without
physically, but most of all
Christ”, and with several
spiritually. For her, “change
others, such as “Panic Button
and growth must be embodied by
Christians” and “God, Where
spiritual truths. My spiritual truth
Is My Husband?”. The latter
is that without God, I, Delores,
was propelled through the many
am NOTHING!” Writing is her
testimonies from single women
vehicle for change - change in
of all ages, denominations,
herself as she grows spiritually
backgrounds, and persuasions
and change in the readers of
and the inner turmoil it generated
her book as they too aspire to
within me. God has spoken to
reach for the spiritual good.
me on things of worldly concerns
that humans face, and so, during
Writing Process
leisurely periods such as prayer
As she lives her spiritual,
walks, and warm showers, God
purpose-driven life, Delores’
downloads the next area of focus
writing continues to inspire.
into my mind. I am simply an
Deadlines loom and sleep
instrument sharing a segment of
becomes at times only a
the message.”
On average, a book may be
completed within 6 months.
“God is amazing; one book
was actually written in under 3
months!.”
To Aspiring Writers
With desire and motivation,
Delores believes anyone
can write. “Write down your
thoughts and sleep with
a notebook nearby” she
advises.
She believes it is important
to trust your inherent desire
to write. “We basically write,
scribble, notate every day of our
lives. Subconsciously we have all
authored books that we are not
aware of. It is simply a message
played out in words and action.
When we look at it this way
we are in fact recognizing that
everything we say and espouse
is an element of our book or
books. Some will chose to leave
their legacy in book form, which
is encouraging. The good news
is that ‘authorship’ is no longer
a novice idea but is within
reach of everyone with modern
technology playing a key role.”
Affiliated Programs
Delores is a member of the
Calvary Worship Center in
Surrey, B.C., Canada. With her
husband, she’s involved in
Leadership, Singles Ministry,
and the Elders Board.
She has done book
promotions, television
appearances, guest speaking,
and preaching events (like
Gospel Fest) in Barbados.
She has spoken at women’s
conferences in Barbados,
Guyana, Canada, and the
U.S.A. Also, she was a guest
speaker at “Men Making a
Difference in the Cayman
Islands”, and has been
an exhibitor at the yearly
Christian Convention in
Atlanta and other major
American cities.
Delores creates positive
effects in these communities
and considers herself
blessed to be God’s vessel.
Click here for a list of books by Delores Callender
ww.unleashministry.com
What I love about Barbados
“In Barbados, everyone naturally engages with each other, it is spontaneous and natural. You
don’t have to know someone to interface. I love the natural hospitality - there is no shortage
of invites. I love being there at Christmas time. It is a valuable time to connect with friends and
family and take a break from the more hectic pace of North America. I love driving through the
country side and enjoying sumptuous food that is accessible throughout the island. I love eating
cou cou and flying fish (a most popular local dish), and drinking Sorrel - a beverage mainly
available at Christmas time. I love the pace of island life” ~ Delores