Ministry is like an iceberg. The visible part receives the most attention and is often used to measure success or failure. Yet, it’s the part that is hidden from view that is of greatest concern to God. Oswald Chambers wrote, “My worth to God in public is what I am in private.” Personal investments in […]
10 Qualifications for Women in Ministry
“Girlfriend!” How many times have you made this desperate call? From the store fitting room or the hospital waiting room, a good, godly girlfriend is often the first one we call. We call in crisis or in happier times, like when the last pair of clearance shoes is our size or the test results are […]
WM Interview: Chris Adams, LifeWay
Chris Adams is Senior Lead Women’s Ministry Specialist with LifeWay Christian Resources in Nashville, Tennessee. Chris began in ministry in her local church and later joined LifeWay where she has been helping churches build successful women’s enrichment ministries ever since. Many of you have met Chris at one of LifeWay’s many training events for leaders […]
A Leader’s Heart: Staying Focused
The Lord has really been working in my heart about getting around all the”stuff” of ministry and focusing on Him alone. I learned many years ago to concentrate on building people and not programs, but when ministry grows, so does the workload! In the midst of all that business, it is often easy to lose […]
Ride the Waves
In early 1992, some remarkable passengers were cast overboard during a fierce storm in the North Pacific. Nearly 30,000 Chinese-made plastic bath toys began slowly making their way across the waves. For the past 15 years, yellow ducks, green frogs, blue turtles and red beavers have been quite a colorful flotilla! Their journey of nearly […]
4 Tips for Effective Public Speaking
Last week I had a radio interview with Pat Williams, host of the “Road Home” radio broadcast in Orlando Florida. You may have heard of him, especially if you are a sports fan. He’s the Sr. Vice President of the NBA’s Orlando Magic and quite a prolific author and popular motivational speaker. After experiencing him […]
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