When planning an event for your ministry, having a clear vision is critical. Before the pen hits the paper and the first phone call is made, there is a question that begs to be asked: What is the heart of God for this event? Ask God for Clear Vision As leaders we need to ask […]
How to Keep Limiting Thoughts from Limiting Your Ministry
When God laid it on my heart to plan an out-of-the-norm, expensive, large women’s event at my church, my negative thoughts almost kept it from happening. I was hesitant to take a risk. What if nobody came? What if it was a flop? What if I wasted church funds on a lackluster event? What if […]
3 Keys to Develop Your Personal Vision
Once I had a professor in college say to me, “If you want to get something done ask a busy person to do it.” Leaders are busy people, particularly women leaders. We wear many hats and seemingly spin many plates. In the words of Rosie the Riveter, “We can do it!” And we can. But […]
4 Blessings of Selecting a Word for Your Year
Trust. Confidence. Fearlessness. These three words were the theme for my year 2016. I know that the norm is to select one word for your year, but I guess the Lord wanted to teach me something about each one. So, a godly woman began praying these three words over me, and I clung to them […]
How to Push Through the Hard Days
Have you ever had one of those days when you needed God to remind you why you are doing what you’re doing? You know this is where you’re supposed to be but you feel a little discouraged (overwhelmed, helpless, insert your feeling here). I’ve been there too, but I want to encourage you that there […]
Release Your Inner Visionary
What is the difference between being a good leader and a visionary leader, and why does it matter? A good leader can effectively carry out a plan. A good leader can assess a situation and strategically lead. But a visionary leader can better see where God is leading, and is able to inspire others to […]
Be a Dependent Dreamer
Admittedly, I’m a dreamer. Often, I’m caught in thought – planning, wondering and imagining a variety of things. Most of the time they are ministry related. The words of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech cause my heart to beat faster, as the dreams God places inside me begin to form […]
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 […]
Communicating the Heart of Your Ministry
One of the most challenging areas in ministry, and I suspect in life, has to be good communication. It is vital for a leader in women’s ministry to communicate the ministry’s vision and goals and expectations to pastors, the women on their WM leadership team or council, and the people in their church body. When you communicate […]
4 Values for Ministry that Matters
Ministry is the ultimate win-win. Serving brings significance to our lives while helping someone else grow richer, stronger and deeper. So let’s consider what really matters. What are your ministry values? This is the first in a series on four ministry values that should support every ministry. Value #1: Enthusiasm My friend, Kelly, is infectious. […]
