Growing up as a preacher’s kid, I did not think that the words “ministry overload” existed. I watched as my parents cooked meals, prayed for people, served by teaching and always did it with a smile. I was immersed in the “culture” of ministry and honestly didn’t know any different. I loved the culture and […]
Archives for July 2016
Event: Single Moms Day Out
God is masterful at taking a mess and turning it into something He uses for His glory and further development of His kingdom. He does this when we offer him the pains and heartaches of our lives and allow him to use them for whatever purpose. I’ve seen this happen personally as, through my own […]
Are You a Faith-Driven Leader?
Would you consider yourself to be a faith-driven leader? In other words, are you consistently motivated by your faith in God’s ability to accomplish His divine purposes through your ministry? Hebrews 11:2 tells us the leaders of old were commended for their faith, and verse six of that same chapter of Hebrews, which outlines the […]
Single Parent Ministry and the Local Church
After being married to a pastor for ten years, I was suddenly labeled a “Single Mom” when my husband abandoned my daughter and me. Broken, hurting and struggling to survive, I experienced first-hand what so many churches are lacking in reaching the single parent demographic that makes up more than 34% of today’s parents. Yet, […]
6 Ways to Connect with Unbelievers
Our family lived near Calgary, Alberta for six years with my husband’s job. Although the differences aren’t drastic between the southern United States and western Canada, we did make some adjustments in order to function, connect and be understood. For instance, we quickly learned that Canadians always take off their shoes when they enter someone’s home. Whether there is […]
5 Ways to Engage Our Culture for Jesus
I am patiently waiting for our fourth grandson to arrive. Okay, let me be honest. I’m waiting. We can leave the “patiently” part out. In fact, by the time you read this, he may be here. The world my grandchildren will know is very different than the world of my childhood. Or even the world […]
5 Habits of Faith-Driven Leaders [Video]
Leaders who lead by faith drive everyone around them to walk by faith as well. Learn the five practical ways you can be a leader of faith from Mindy Ferguson. In this video, you will discover: What it looks like on a practical, daily level to be a faith-driven leader. How to lead your team in a way that […]