The other day someone was telling a story and I was so intrigued that I asked a lot of questions. The problem was not the questions but it’s the idea that my many questions – sometimes voiced mid-sentence – did not convey what I wanted. I wanted her to know I am interested in what […]
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 […]
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 […]
Give Up On Perfect
According to the General Social Survey, which has tracked American moods since 1972, women are becoming less happy. There are several variables, but I think one big reason for less joy and more gloom is a woman’s self-imposed drive to be perfect. Decades ago, women kept house, reared kids, shopped, cooked, volunteered and had a […]
Become a Balanced Leader
Would you describe yourself as balanced? Okay, hold down the laughter! I could write a book called Totally Stressed and How I Achieved it While Seeking Balance! I’m sure not balanced enough to write a book about balance, but I know someone who is. In fact, He summed up the three things we need for […]
4 Principles for Leading in Transition
Force.Of.Nature. Those are the most accurate words I could use to describe my predecessor in women’s ministry. From almost anyone’s account, she could (and did) do it all. She was a gifted teacher, a loving friend, and could cast a vision for dreams bigger than anyone would reasonably consider taking on. She had a heart […]
Let God Be the Puzzle Maker
Round puzzles. Square puzzles. Jigsaw puzzles. Crossword puzzles. Heart puzzles. All puzzles have one thing in common – the pieces fit together to complete the whole. With one segment removed, it distorts the full picture. Just as a missing link weakens the chain, an omitted puzzle piece alters the final image. Yet a puzzle with […]
Casting a Vision that Catches On
Casting vision is important. But what happens when it doesn’t stick? Are you seeing and focusing on the wrong things? Are you casting with the wrong technique? Are your expectations too high? Don’t give up. Take a deep breath. Whether you’re just getting started, struggling to change tradition, or striving to keep ministry healthy, consider […]
Ministry Support: What Is It, and Why Do I Need It?
It’s great to have a fantastic group of people behind you, supporting you in ministry, especially when the loudest cheerleaders are those who are supervising you and leading the church family. We want to feel we’re part of a team that works together instead of an individual who has to work with a team, but […]
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