Spiritual gifts are one of the privileges we enjoy on THIS side of the cross. Have you discovered all of yours? Here is a video of an online session I recently taught for Proven Way Ministry–Austin. Here’s the link for the YouTube video. Let me know if you have questions. Here is the link for […]
In my 30+ years of ministry leadership experience, I have discovered there is one skill that seems to make or break great leaders. The good news is, it is a skill we all can learn and improve. No one is born with expert ability in this skill. Unfortunately, we have all experienced the consequences of […]
If you’re in the Austin/Lake Travis area, I would love to see you at my presentation for the Speaker Series at The Lakeway Church on Sunday, September 8, 6 pm. Following the presentation, you’re invited to a Book Launch/Signing Party! The video in the post has more details! Click on the title above (Come to […]
I want as many of you as possible to be able to take advantage of the Early Bird price for my Confident Leadership Class, which begins next Monday, Sep 17! I’ll walk you through ways to develop the essential skills for ministry success. We’ll meet 2 hours each week for 6 weeks and you will […]
My new course on Confident Leadership begins on Sep 17! And the Early Bird Discount Price expires on Thursday, Sep 6! Don’t miss out! I am so excited about the course materials I’m preparing to share with my students starting Sep 17. We’ll be learning about Confidence for women based on biblical principles Calendaring savvy […]
Ministry partnerships are the backbone of the church. If people didn’t work together, the church could not survive. In women’s ministry, women work together to create wonderful events for women to help them grow spiritually. In men’s ministry, men work together to provide opportunities for men to grow deeper in their faith. In the church […]
What is your process as a leader for knowing where to go next? Sometimes the “going” is literal for yourself as in where God is calling you to move, to work, to serve, or to learn. Sometimes the “going” is more about where your group needs to go next as in changing locations for your […]
Who are your spiritual leaders–past and present? Most of us would probably have Jesus at the top of our list, yet there are others who have also brought wisdom, peace, and compassion to our world. I think of the Apostle Paul, Corrie ten Boom, Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Rosa Parks. Have you ever […]
Graduation. Does the church ever graduate anyone? Schools and workplaces have systems in place to help people progress in their intellectual and professional growth. So what are we doing as church leaders to help people know if they’re ready to “graduate” spiritually? In this fourth post in my Leadership 101 Series for Christian Women, I’ll […]
Is the ministry you lead or participate in following Jesus’ model for ministry? The model Jesus offers us is laid out in chapters 5-10 of the gospel of Matthew. This model is applicable to any type of ministry – a women’s ministry, a food pantry ministry, a church, a music ministry, a teaching ministry, a […]
Last week, I began a list of 10 tips for leading better meetings. Here are a few more that can keep the energy going on a project that requires meeting time. Stand-Out Professional Tips for Leading Dynamic and Effective Meetings – Part 2 6. Call, email, or text a reminder about the time and location of […]
I know there are people who don’t like meetings. I am not one of those people. I like love being with other people, so meetings are a chance for me to do that. I guess I look more forward to the social aspect than the business aspect. As a leader–of anything–you have to conduct meetings. They […]
She was probably single. She was evidently a woman of independent means living in one of the most cosmopolitan cities on earth in the first century, able to travel more than 600 miles, a servant leader recognized by her church as a deacon, and a financial supporter of many—including the apostle Paul. She was apparently […]
Why do you think we are wired to desire praise from others? My theory is that it is part of our being created in the image of God. Since God wants to be praised for WHO God is, then it makes sense that humans should want to receive appreciation for WHO we are–not just for what […]
We can all list the types of leaders we don’t like and we can quickly identify their unlikeable characteristics. So, what are the characteristics of leaders we do like? What are some of the things leaders do that make us want to follow them even more? In this blog, I will describe three practices that will help […]
Whether you are just starting out in a leadership role and want to build your confidence or you are a seasoned ministry leader and want to help your team be more productive, you need effective planning skills. Planning ahead is absolutely necessary to increase the chance of success for your event, project, or activity. Knowing that, do […]
