I don’t set out to worship such a lesser god, it just kind of happens. I have a bad day, a bad week, maybe even a year (or 6), and I start piling up my offenses and misfortunes, sadness-makers and terrible no-good very bad things that come at me in life. Before I know it, […]
6 Ways to Encourage Wives of Church Staff
There is not a biblical job description for a ministry wife. You can look throughout the Scripture and not find one word on what or how a ministry wife is to perform her role. Through the years, I have searched for ways to help ministry wives understand what it means to live out their life in […]
When to Let Go of Events
Ecclesiastes 3 is a familiar reminder that there is a season for everything — including a season to give birth and a season to die. While you’ve probably never used this verse in a ministry context, it’s much easier to birth new programs, new ideas, new studies and new events rather than allow something in […]
How to Create a Relational Ministry Mindset
Women do things together. We shop together, have lunch together and even go to the restroom together! What if we could leverage this natural instinct to do things together into a search and rescue mission for the lost? What if we equipped the women in our churches to use their normal “girl stuff” activities as […]
4 Must-Have Apps for Leading a Team
Remember the old saying, “So much to do, so little time?” As a leader in ministry, it is easy to feel that way. That’s why I love to utilize technology tools that keep me grounded and set me on track – and give me a place to drop ideas from my brain. So, in […]
A Woman’s Influence in the Church
Countless debates ensue regarding the role of women in the church. No one is going to argue, however, that women influence a church’s culture. A more constructive approach would be an examination of biblical accounts as to how their influence was yielded. If you are questioning how much of a voice women have within your […]
How Do I Know I’m Called?
Have you ever found yourself comfortable and content serving God, and then an invitation comes? One that surprises you and promises to take you far outside your comfort zone. I remember one such invitation. A few years into serving as a small group leader in a Bible study, our leadership team invited me to lunch. […]
How to Stay the Course In Good & Bad Times
Have you ever felt exhausted – even when things have been going well? You’re not alone – an Old Testament prophet felt that way, too. Elijah was ready to sing his last note — not because he was defeated, but because he had just won! Beneath a broom tree in the desert, he prayed, “I […]
Are You a Joy to Lead?
She knew that look. Just last week she had given it herself during a meeting to a challenging team member. This time, though, she was on the receiving end from her pastor as he disagreed about her ministry’s next step. As leaders, we know how complex the calling can be, especially when there’s one who […]
How Do You Help the Woman With Baggage?
You know who I’m talking about. She’s the woman who comes into church late, holding her head down to avoid the stares, and leaves early to avoid conversation. She’s the woman carrying the baggage of shame and rejection. She’s the kind of woman you may want to keep at arm’s length because you know wading […]
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