I’ve spent the past month thinking and considering the past ten years of changes in the local church regarding ministry to women. I’ve also considered the trends I see for the next decade and what we might see coming in the years ahead. I’ve read other blogs on church trends because overall church ...
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2020 LifeWay Leadership Opportunities
If you’re like me, I’m winding down things for 2019 and beginning to think about all that lies in front of me for 2020. As a ministry leader, maybe you’re thinking about ways you can become a better leader—not just for your organization, but because you desire to personally be a leader who is a ...
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5 Ways to Avoid Being a Narcissistic Leader
Narcissism originated from the Greek myth of Narcissus—a handsome young hunter known for his beauty. As he stops at a pond for a drink of water, Narcissus sees his reflection and becomes so enthralled with himself that he forgets about drinking the water or eating for sustenance. He tells his ...
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8 Ways to Develop Gratefulness as a Leader
It’s that time of the year when our thoughts turn toward giving the Lord thanks for the way He has provided. We can easily focus on being thankful during this season, but do we consider the ways we are thankful every day of the year? As a leader, how can you develop an attitude of gratitude as you ...
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Your Home is Your Best Outreach Resource for Halloween
It’s that season of the year when pumpkins dot the landscape and leaves continue to change color and prepare us for the next season. It’s also a season of costumes and candy.
I’m not opposed to churches that offer Fall Festivals or Trunk or Treat activities. These are often safe places for ...
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Learning From Leaders: Behind Every Great Man
A Note from Kelly King: Occasionally, we will bring you links to blogs we’re reading. If we see something that catches our attention for women leaders, we want to share it with you. Today’s “Learning From Leaders” is actually an article I wrote for Lynn Pryor’s personal blog. Lynn works for LifeWay ...
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How A Sailboat Was a Conduit for the Gospel
When Moses was tapped by God to lead Israel out of Egypt, he didn’t readily embrace his calling. And while I don’t know much about the Enneagram, I tend to think Moses was a bit of a type one—the strict perfectionist who is acutely aware of their personal imperfections and sense of not being good ...
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Summer Reading List
Many of you have begun enjoying summer break. And while some of you are possibly a few weeks away, it’s a great time to start thinking about adding a few books to your summer reading. For me, I’m looking forward to a week in the mountains where cell phone service is sketchy and the Internet is only ...
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The Importance of One-on-One Conversations
“You walk too fast,” was the comment a woman recently told a pastor. Confused by the comment, the pastor quickly asked what she meant. Again, she said, “You walk too fast.” The pastor still seemed confused, and the woman finally explained, “Sometimes you don’t seem to acknowledge the people you pass ...
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What Leaders Can Learn From Moses
Last month I had the privilege of teaching eighth grade girls through the life of Moses. His life is a fascinating case study in regard to leadership. From his incredible rescue from infanticide in Exodus to his obituary in Deuteronomy that says, “No prophet has arisen again in Israel like Moses,” ...
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