Are you a problem solver? A real ‘get-things-done’ kinda gal? Most type A leaders tend to be problem solvers. It’s your stellar problem-solving skills that earned you the influence and bestowed upon you the title. And let’s face it, ministry is messy. Almost every time you turn around, there is a problem to be fixed […]
How to Lead With Kindness (And Why It Works)
Learn how kindness in leadership can transform relationships with even the most difficult people in this video interview with author, Shaunti Feldhahn. In this video, you will learn: What you should stop doing in order to be a kind leader. Why your team is looking to you as an example of kindness. How kindness can […]
Do You Have Confidence to Obey God’s Call?
What traits do you look for in a leader? For many, leadership means having a certain strength, gravitas or personal charisma — a leader energizes a room by just walking into it. But how often do we think of humility as essential to leadership? In its most basic definition, humility is recognizing who we are […]
Considering Others in Humility
Two Christmases ago, my family and I were trapped at the Chicago airport on our way home to Portland, Oregon because of severe snowstorms. Once I accepted the several-hour waiting, I decided my purse needed its weekly cleaning out and headed toward the large trashcan. (Whenever I start to lean too far to the right […]
Devotional: Tool Talk
It doesn’t matter if they contain pickles, salsa or jam, the lid that keeps the contents inside of the jar can drive us bonkers. We wrap our hands around their circumference and tug to no avail. We want their lids unscrewed, they remain cemented in their smug, unmoving position atop their jars! We strain, grunt […]
Devotional: Give Honor to the Player
As you reflect on your role in women’s ministry, consider yourself as a musical instrument. God is the masterful player. Your role and responsibilities may place you in the limelight. Perhaps, you are the person behind the scenes–seldom seen or heard. Regardless of where you serve or how much (or little) attention you might receive, remember, […]
