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 […]
God’s people lived in fear . . . They were barely hanging on to a 400-year-old promise that help was one its way.
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 […]
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 […]
Do you take your knowledge of the Bible for granted? In this video clip, I talk about the woman prophet Huldah, a biblical woman of whom most of my audiences have never heard. Huldah was the first person to authenticate a written document as God’s word, thus beginning the centuries long process of choosing which […]
Do you need more confidence? How can you develop that confidence in a godly way? I’m going to re-introduce you to some biblical women and show you how they teach us the keys to confident leadership. Enjoy this 2-minute video clip from a presentation I did at the BRAVE to Lead Pre-Conference session sponsored by […]
I hate to admit it, but it is oh so true: I used to be a spiritual snob! Growing up in a conservative Christian denomination which focused on its interpretation of scripture as the “best” or “only” interpretation gave me a strong basis of scripture knowledge for which I am very grateful, but I let […]
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 […]
Martin Luther’s Reformation began in his own heart when he read with new eyes the scripture “The righteous will live by faith” in Romans 1:17 and he finally understood that his good works wouldn’t save him. His interpretation sparked the Protestant Reformation on October 31, 1517. And today happens to be the 500th Anniversary of […]
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 […]
How can we know we are leading as Christ would have us lead? There are many excellent resources available for leadership training–both faith-based and secular–yet the best manual for any leadership role is the Bible. If we will start by focusing on the leadership skills emphasized in the Bible, then we can filter all other […]
Ever wonder where Jesus got his training to be a leader? Yes, he was God in the flesh, but he chose to limit his powers while on earth and became a servant who demonstrated what it looks like to love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength and to love your neighbor as […]
How do wisdom AND compassion show up in your role as a teacher/mentor/leader? Sometimes it’s easier to be wise than compassionate. As a leader, you are probably capable of surveying a situation and logically planning a solution or plan of action that will get the job done, make a decision, or take the next step. […]
Being in charge, responsible, and accountable are all part of the leader’s job description, right? So how’s that working out for you? I hope not at all! What?!?! you ask. Read on. When it comes to spiritual skills, your goal is to give the driving privileges of your life over to your Higher Self–which, for […]
How broad is your perspective? As I child, I would lie in the cool, green grass on a summer afternoon looking up into the sky through the feathery leaves of the mimosa tree in our front yard. Noticing how the leaves would fold up each evening was a fun fact for a five- year old. […]
Great leaders understand the need for self-awareness and practice it with the goal of self-improvement. Effective Christian leaders seek the Holy Spirit’s guidance in aligning their gifts, talents, and inner selves with God’s work in the world. To start, you need to make use of the tools available for knowing who you are and what […]
Each of the following 12 headings starts with a letter that when put together spells “Leader Habits.” Each of these habits affects your leadership and the people you lead. When you change the world for one person, you change the world for all of us. How do I know these habits will change the world? […]
Great leaders know how to love those with whom they work. Whether you work/serve in the secular world or in a Christian environment, the way you treat others reveals your true colors. The crowds were amazed at Jesus’ teaching because he taught with authority, not as their teachers of the law (Matt. 7:28-29). His teaching […]
