Product Description

No mistake was made in heaven when God gave you the gift of leadership or teaching. . . Every gift you have-your instincts to lead and your passion to make a difference-came from the hand of a loving Father who crafted you.

In this practical and inspiring book, Willow Creek executive vice president and teaching pastor Nancy Beach speaks to women with God-given gifts of leading and teaching. Sharing from her thirty-year journey in a local church, Nancy offers guidance on such issues as:

-developing character -earning respect -finding your voice for leadership and teaching -managing work and personal life -forming an intentional support network, and more.

She also challenges church leaders to wrestle with the issue of women in leadership, and to be advocates for women as they seek to reach their full ministry potential.

My prayer is that you will fully engage in the dangerous and thrilling adventure of using your leadership gift to advance the kingdom of God. The path won t be easy. . . but God will never leave you alone. So trust him. And don't forget to enjoy the ride!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #133056 in Books
• Published on: 2008-09-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 176 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780310285960
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From the Back Cover
No mistake was made in heaven when God gave you the gift of leadership or teaching. Every gift you have—your instincts to lead and your passion to make a difference— came from the hand of a loving Father who crafted you. In this practical and inspiring book, Willow Creek Executive vice president and teaching pastor Nancy Beach speaks to women with God-given gifts of leading and teaching. Sharing from her thirty-year journey in a local church, Nancy offers guidance on such issues as: • Developing character • Earning respect • Finding your voice for leadership and teaching • Managing work and personal life • Forming an intentional support network She also challenges church leaders to wrestle with the issue of women in leadership, and to be advocates for women as they seek to reach their full ministry potential. Nancy desires that women will fully engage in the dangerous and thrilling adventure of using their leadership gifts to advance the kingdom of God. The path won’t be easy . . . but God will never leave you alone.

About the Author
Nancy Beach is executive vice president of programming and production for the Willow Creek Association and a teaching pastor at Willow Creek Community Church. A champion for the arts and artists in the church, she is the author of An Hour on Sunday: Creating Moments of Transformation and Wonder. Nancy holds a master's degree in communication from Wheaton College. She lives in Barrington, Illinois, with her husband, Warren, and her two daughters, Samantha and Johanna.

Customer Reviews

Sane Advice for Women in Ministry Leadership
I have loved this book. Nancy Beach addresses the challenges of women interacting with men who are not always sure a woman can or should lead in church circles. Beach avoids doctrinal disputes and adresses practical concerns with practical answers.
While she deals with the special challenges of women in leadership roles, most of her leadership advise is applicable to men as well as to women. Her book is not a rebel cry for women to claim leadership authority but rather, a reassurance to women that God can and does use women in leadership roles beyond children's and women's ministry and how to navigate in that arena with confidence and grace.
I highly recommend this book to women already in leadership as well as to women who suspect they may be called to leadership.
Beach also addresses the concerns of pastors and other male lay leaders who are still not sure if women should lead in the church.
Sane, practical and yet, clearly inspired.