Life coach and pastor, Brenda Shoko, has described the recent publication of her third book as a rewarding experience since the book, Empowered for Life, was designed to communicate divine truths.
Shoko, who is also a social worker with many years of experience working with teen mothers, single mothers, and survivors of gender-based violence, said she was honoured to share what God had placed in her heart through the devotional.
“After writing my first two books, I initially wanted to write a book specifically directed to women, which I still plan to write in the future,” she said.
“However, I felt led by the Holy Spirit to write Empowered for Life first.
“This book is for all believers. Its purpose is to help people understand that God has already done everything He needed to do through Christ, and it is His desire for us to experience abundant life not only in heaven, but here on earth as well.”
Shoko said her hope was to see the book transform believers and have them understand and enjoy what God has made available for them on earth.
Writing the book, she said, took her two months, and she did not face any challenges.
Shoko described book writing as an effective way of ministry.
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“The Bible itself is proof of that. If inspired words had never been written down, believers would have found it difficult to spread and preserve the gospel across generations,” she said.
“Writing is a powerful way of ministering because it allows people to express and share the truths they are learning in a lasting and impactful way.”
Shoko observed that while audio and visual multi-media technologies had become predominant, people were still buying books but it was important for authors to avail their works in electronic formats.
“I believe people still buy books, but many readers are now more inclined toward digital copies rather than physical ones,” she said.
“That is why writers must adapt and embrace digital platforms in order to reach a wider audience.”
As a trauma-informed social worker, Shoko has experience in psychosocial support, counselling, case management, and community-based interventions focused on vulnerable individuals and underserved communities.
Her professional work has seen her involved in grassroots community engagement, particularly supporting women, youth, teen mothers, survivors of gender-based violence, and individuals navigating emotional and social challenges.
Over the years, she has facilitated trauma-informed coaching and wellbeing conversations through Behold and Become, a platform focused on emotional healing, personal growth, mental wellbeing, and integrated support approaches that recognise the connection between emotional, social, and spiritual wellbeing.
