I love leadership. I’m passionate about leading well. My “holy discontent,” the term Pastor Bill Hybels has coined to describe the deep passion within us that moves us to make a difference, is to be an extraordinary leader. I want to jump out of my skin, inspired, when I see an extraordinary leader in action. […]
Becoming Women of Wise Words [Video]
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In this video with Jennifer Rothschild, revisit her message about the power of words. As you enter a new year, consider how the words you choose to speak may impact yourself and those around you. Team Building Idea: Watch this video together at your team meeting and discuss the words you use as a team and the impact […]
Download: Year in Review
Take time to review and learn from this past year as you prepare for the coming year using this Year in Review worksheet. If you have a leadership team, complete the worksheet together at your next team meeting. To make the most of your time together, be sure each team member comes prepared to share […]
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, […]
Meet With Yourself Weekly
Last week, I completely missed an important lunch date with a friend. It was something I had been looking forward to – and it was on the calendar where it shouldn’t have been overlooked. But when she texted me to confirm just 10 minutes before our scheduled meeting, I knew instantly I had messed up. […]
10 Keys to Avoid Ministry Burnout
Stress is a culprit that can derail anybody, even those in ministry. Ministry can be both a blessing and a discouragement. Tracie Miles, author of Stressed-Less Living: Finding God’s Peace in Your Chaotic World, offers 10 keys to help you avoid ministry burnout. Remember that stress comes with the territory.If we expect ministry to always […]
3 Responses When You Feel Attacked
In an old Charlie Brown cartoon, Lucy declares, “I love humanity; its people I can’t stand.” Can you relate? Serving in ministry can no doubt be challenging. While it is fulfilling to see lives changed, it can also be discouraging to be up front when darts start flying. When you start feeling attacked or discouraged, […]
Refresh Yourself
There’s something about convention and retreat experiences. We walk away rejuvenated and ready to tackle our ministries with renewed energy and purpose. What makes these experiences impactful, and how can we get the same benefits in everyday life? We build time with God into our daily lives: devotions, prayer, and accountability. But daily also means […]
Communicate With Clarity
No matter how great we think we are at anticipating others’ needs, we are not capable of reading minds. We might get it right every now and then, but we won’t get it right all the time. We can stop the game and communicate with more clarity. No Attempted Mind Reading We want people to […]
3 Steps to Encourage Holy Living
Are the women in your church living holy lives? More than half may not even be trying. According to a survey by The Barna Group, 54% of American Christians either don’t think God wants them to be holy or simply don’t know. This statistic merged with real life a couple of years ago when the […]
