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When Rachelle Starr was 21 years old, she pleaded with [...]
How to Lead a Ministry As a Working Mom
One of the most frequently asked questions I hear from other women is, “How do you lead a ministry as a mom?” and what a valid question that is! As a mom, I fully acknowledge that motherhood is a full-time ministry in itself; however, with the Holy Spirit’s leading and divine power and strength, the balance of caring for your spouse and children while leading a full-time ministry can be done! Here are some tangible ways of how I balance leading a ministry as a mom:
How to Lead Female Staff and Volunteers
Leading a ministry is no small feat. It requires grit, strength, boldness, and complete reliance on the Holy Spirit for direction in all aspects. As you step into a leadership role within the Kingdom, you are not only being entrusted with the calling and work that has been sown into your own heart, but you also must steward the hearts of the men and women partnering with you in your mission, in paid positions as well as volunteer positions. Over fourteen years ago, my God dreams were birthed through two ministries, Scarlet’s Hope and Scarlet’s Bakery. With the help of my best friend, two other women, and our collective husbands, we have been able to hire a total of ninety employees along the way, nearly all of which were women. We have staffed a few men, a man who was our development director and two who worked at our bakery. However, with three to four hundred women volunteers and a women staff majority, we are running a highly estrogen-driven ministry. Here are some helpful things that I have learned as I lead a team of women in the calling of my ministry.
