“For who despises the day of small things? These seven eyes of the Lord, which scan throughout the whole earth, will rejoice when they see the ceremonial stone in Zerubbabel’s
I Choose to Be Here
A Note from Mary Margaret West: We all long to belong somewhere. As students move, go off to college, and make other life transitions, we have to be leaders who
You’re Not Too Young to Lead
Just wait your turn. You need to pay your dues. You’re too young to lead. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard these statements (or ones similar) said
Surviving Spring: 3 Ways to Lead Well When Life is Busy
I wish I could tell you how many women have asked me this question over the last few weeks: “What do I do when girls quit showing up for Bible
Avoiding Ministry Burnout
I get asked all the time, “How do I avoid ministry burnout?” or “What do I do when I start feeling burned out?” Ministry burnout is real, and it happens
Go To Where They Are
Our community is blessed with a ministry that coordinates Bible studies in our schools. Students in grades 6-8 can attend a bible study before school, led by volunteer parents. As
Be Faithful Where You Are
Let’s just be honest – ministry is hard. No matter your role, there will be a day (or days) that you want to quit whatever it is that you’re doing
Begin With the End in Mind
It’s really easy to make plans and forget about the end game. I often get caught up in the excitement that I forget what it is that I’m working towards
Faith in Suffering
After losing my grandfather to cancer, one of the things I felt was grateful. Grateful? Grateful for the death of my beloved Popsie? No, grateful for where I was spiritually
Remember Why You Started
Leading girls is hard. Parents, mentors, and girls ministers everywhere have all probably thought this statement at one point or another. It’s true: girls can be a handful, particularly