Greetings, everyone! ❤️ My name is Minister Sylvia May, and I am truly grateful to be connected to this Armor Bearer Collective. I believe God led me to this space at a time when I genuinely needed it. Serving in the capacity of an armor bearer is an assignment that carries tremendous responsibility, sacrifice, discernment, humility, and, above all, a heart to serve. One thing I’ve learned is that those who are called to cover others need covering, too. There are moments in this assignment that can feel incredibly lonely, especially when you’re expected to remain strong, discerning, available, and spiritually attentive while navigating your own personal challenges. I’ve come to understand that having a heart to serve doesn’t mean you won’t experience exhaustion, disappointment, or seasons when you need encouragement yourself. That’s why I’m so grateful for this collective. I’m looking forward to being in a space with others who understand the weight of the assignment without needing a lengthy explanation. A place where we can learn, grow, sharpen one another, be transparent, and receive the same encouragement we so freely pour into those we’ve been assigned to serve. I don’t just want to be a better armor bearer. I want to remain a healthy, whole, spiritually grounded servant who never loses sight of the God who called me to serve. I’m looking forward to connecting with each of you, learning from your experiences, and contributing wherever I can. Thank you for creating a space where those who pour can also be poured into. Because even those who carry the armor need somewhere safe to lay it down. ❤️🙏🏽

“How do you serve close to the pastor as an Armor Bearer without becoming so close that you lose your ability to see things objectively? I serve under my pastor but some of the other leaders I knew before my pastor.

We chatted earlier this week about what advocating for yourself looks like in ministry. Here’s a quick video!

Good Evening! 💛 I hope everyone has had a wonderful day! I wanted to drop a question in here, if that’s okay. I am new to this role and I love to diversify the way I learn. I believe God can speak to me and teach me through many different avenues - and visuals is one of them. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions of any films/movies, clips, YouTube videos, etc. - anything that you believe may display a character/role that captures the heart, spirit, and/or essence of a true armor bearer. *** Please note that it does not have to be a Christian related resource *** For example, a few types of movies that came to mind for a film study were movies with maybe secret service agents (Olympus Has Fallen), personal assistants (The Devil Wears Prada), or even live in help (The Help). But I am open to suggestions before I dive in - Thank you so much!

Good morning all! I’m so grateful to be a part of this community it is helping me a great deal not just being an Armor bearer (which I love) but in leading protocol, what it means to serve in other areas also. I’ve been waiting for this Forum. Grateful our last session was recorded 🙌🏾 Looking forward to all of us learning and growing together. Have a blessed day.