Leadership
Rain Boots
It was tiring. Very tiring. And I was glad it was nearly over as I could see my house just a few yards away. It took me over an hour to walk the dog this afternoon, mainly because of snow. The grounds were slippery and I was really struggling. But there was just one more [...]
Role Models
This week Oprah made international news this week by announcing that her show will end in 2011. I’ve got to admit, I was a little wistful about it. I’m not an avid Oprah watcher; in fact I’ve not watched her for years. But I love Oprah, because she’s been a role model.
Before you mention it, [...]
“I Am Not Ashamed Of The Gospel”
‘I am not ashamed of the gospel’. Romans 1:16
When I read that verse, I feel a mixture of things – a challenge, a sense of unworthiness, guilt even. Even if it is not my desire, the reality is I often am ashamed of the gospel. Or at least, I am ashamed to speak up when [...]
Fix Your Eyes On Jesus
Leadership is one of those funny things. One moment everything’s amazing: those you’re leading are thriving and growing in their relationship with Jesus, you feel inspired about what to do and say, and those around you are saying how much you’ve helped them (what a privilege!). The next moment the place seems to be falling [...]
“Women ministering” or “Women in Ministry”.
I love this quote from an article written by Dr Scot McKnight, a Professor in Religious Studies
at North Park University (Chicago, Illinois). It’s taken from his article “Women Ministering” on www. cbeinternational.org
“When we ask the question of women in ministry, the debate almost immediately gravitates to traditional “women in ministry” texts. But I’d like us [...]
Calling in 5 Acts
Who me? Am I allowed to do this? Am I called to be this? Should I want to do this?
No. Surely it’s just my own selfish ambition. Crying out for attention. AGAIN.
So why won’t it go away?
Why does it fill me so, compel me so feel like fire breaking out of me so I’m about [...]
Think Of The Leaders You Respect The Most.
Think of the leaders that you respect or who impact you the most. What is it about them that earns your respect and admiration? Be as specific as possible!
For me, some of the characteristics that I admire are people who have passion, integrity, authenticity, a godly character, a real (and dynamic) relationship with Jesus, a [...]
Participate.
Over the past year God has got me thinking about love a bit, and just recently about friendship. I’ve always found relationships a bit tricky. I was extremely shy as a kid and just sort of fumbled my way through friendships. I had a few Christian friends, but always struggled to know how to BE a [...]
What to do when life sucks.
My husband and I have known amazing highs in leadership. Whether it be seeing our church body grow and flourish, or whether it is travelling to beautiful countries to speak at conferences or church weekends. We’ve met amazing people and toured beautiful places. All in the name of ministry!
We have also known extreme lows. Having [...]
Increasing my capacity.
In the last month, life has gone from fast jog to sprint. I am already a full-time Mum with two children under three. I run a home, I need to spend time with my husband and I have various ministry responsibilities.
When we welcomed two girls into our home for six months of discipleship, I suddenly [...]
The Servant Leader
We all know that one of the main heart characteristics of a leader is to serve. Jesus washing the disciples’ feet is often the prime biblical example mentioned. But reading the story of Jesus and the Samarian woman at the well reminded me of another aspect of serving – being open to our weaknesses so [...]
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”
My husband James and I and our two small children are about to sell up, leave our family and friends and go to South Wales to do a year of mission training, with the long term vision of going to Australia to work amongst Aborigines. What was once, to me, an interesting but quite far [...]
Pain in Leadership
It deeply, deeply saddens me when I hear of yet another ministry couple who have been wounded and hurt by other Christians, often who are themselves in leadership. I find myself asking ‘Why does this have to be?’
Most people who have been in leadership for a reasonable length of time have found that on various [...]
A leader’s calling
What do you do as a leader when you have those inevitable blips and wonder what on earth you are doing and/or whether you are in the right place?!
I would argue that as leaders a sense of calling is crucial. It gives you focus and something to aim for. It also brings reassurance that you [...]
Imitate Me
For most of my life I have struggled with comparing myself to others; to those I consider to be further ahead on my journey I have beaten myself up thinking I will never be good as them; to those I consider to be behind me on their journey I’ve gained a sense of security by [...]
Listening to the Call
What do you do as a leader when you have those inevitable blips and wonder what on earth you are doing and/or whether you are in the right place?!
I would argue that as leaders a sense of calling is crucial. It gives you focus and something to aim for. It also brings reassurance that you [...]
Loving Leadership?
In the past I have interacted with passionate, gifted young men and women who clearly have vision and drive that could take them very far. Their desires and passions are noble and worthy, clearly from God and yet something within me says ‘they’re not ready’. Why is that? Is it me being afraid to release [...]
Ezer Kenegdu
“The LORD God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.” (Genesis 2:18 TNIV)
There are some verses in the Bible that are soft and warm and others that are like dynamite, rousing the greatest of passions. Words are powerful things, and the words in [...]
