I stood in exhausted shock after the first women’s ministry event I coordinated. I was the hero of the day, and I couldn’t quite take it all in. After waving good-bye to the last gushing attendee, I looked at my friend Peggy and said, “I have no idea what to do with all of that […]
Archives for June 2015
Why Women Need an Imperfect Leader
“Wow. That’s a story I don’t think I’d tell on myself,” I thought after reading a confessional passage from Lysa TerKeurst’s book Am I Messing Up My Kids? The thought popped into my mind unbidden, but once it was there I had to take time to examine it. Lysa, president of the ministry I serve, […]
Be a Leader Who Encourages
What do you need to make a fire? Fuel, heat and oxygen. A spark ignites and, gently blowing on the embers, gives it fuel. Our breath, combined with the oxygen in the air, creates a burst of flame. The fire spreads and strengthens, providing warmth and energy. A spark kindled properly creates a flame, which […]
Solutions for Summer Ministry Challenges
Summer is in full swing. School’s out, the temperature is rising, and regular schedules have been set-aside until September. Yes, summer is fun and laid back for families, but it can be a challenging time for women’s ministry. Many churches simply take a three-month hiatus during the summer. Others continue a scaled-down version of some […]
Set Boundaries to Find Balance
There was a time in my life when I took pride in the fact that I could do many things at once. I remember wearing my baby in a sling around my chest while bathing my other two children, making dinner and talking to my sister on the phone. All. At. The. Same. Time. I […]
Spend Time Enjoying God
I sat across from my friend, Maggie, wondering where my attitude had gone wrong. She was a new Christian, and as she shared God’s work in her life, she bubbled over with joy. Her enthusiasm seemed to put my weariness under a microscope. At the end of our time together, we shared prayer requests. I […]
Create a Safe Place for Women to Share Their Story
Years ago, I taught my first workshop on a mended heart. Nearly 500 women had signed up for the workshop. They walked into the room chatting and laughing. On the outside they seemed to have it all together. But after the workshop? Many of them held crumpled tissue while others wept openly. A line formed […]