Leading Hearts August 2018

Page 12

by karen porter

WWW.KARENPORTER.COM

change your

women’s ministry forever

AS I TRAVEL AROUND THE COUNTRY SPEAKING AT EVENTS

ministry. As Mary Kay Ash said, “The speed of the leaders is the speed of the gang.”

and consulting with aspiring speakers, writers and leaders, I see a lot of women’s ministry programs and leaders up close and personal. Some are thriving with excitement, reaching new women each week and leading women to Christ. Other programs: not so much.

Every leader needs growth and health in the four areas that Jesus mentioned in Mark 12:30, “And you must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength” (NLT).

I’ve watched to see what makes a women’s ministry successful. Much depends on the leader. If the ministry leader is growing and flourishing, so is the

Heart Growth. Check your attitude. Are you enthusiastic? If you aren’t, neither will your team or the ladies you serve. How high is your gratitude

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Are you growing in your heart, soul, mind, and strength?


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Praying from God’s Promise of Love

2min
page 45

From the Editor: Amber Weigand-Buckley—Hi, My Name is Amber

2min
page 7

Count the Cost by Sharon Elliott

2min
pages 52-53

Scratching Where it Itches

2min
pages 50-51

Music Reviews by Heather Van Allen

3min
pages 48-49

Books to Read

2min
pages 46-47

Praying God's Promises of Love by Linda Evans Shepherd

2min
page 45

Ministry Begins at Home by Michelle S. Cox

2min
page 44

Leading From a Place of Rest by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith

4min
pages 42-43

An Interview with God: Harrison Powell with Tom Young

3min
pages 40-41

Reaching Out through Social Media by Edie Melson

2min
page 39

Caring for Your Volunteers by Karen Whiting

2min
page 38

The Lord on Our Side by Penelope Carlevato

3min
pages 35-37

The Big Question by Cynthia L. Simmons

2min
page 33

LINDA EVANS SHEPHERD: The Power of a Praying Leader with Emily Walton

5min
pages 28-31

Embracing Overflow: Women in Worship Series by Lisa Burns

4min
pages 25-27

Refresh Your Quiet Time by Pam Farrel

4min
pages 20-21, 23

Leading Ladies: Continuing the Green Legacy by Jennifer Taylor

5min
pages 17-19

How Bold Women Handle Character Assassination by Heather Riggleman

3min
pages 14-16

Change Your Women's Ministry Forever by Karen Porter

3min
pages 12-13

Serving Christ While Dealing With Depression by Robin Luftig

4min
pages 8-11

From the Publisher: Linda Evans Shepherd—Hey, Don't I Know You?

2min
page 3
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