Network of Women Ministers Podcast

This is it! The final episode of Grow Together college edition, featuring Nelson University, formerly SAGU! Join Dr. Saehee Duran and two student leaders who are called to vocational ministry: Allison Jones (Student Congress President) and Eliona McElderry (Resident Assistant). They will wrap up the theme of transformation and dialogue around the following thoughts:   Unexpected Transformations Transformation through Failure The Unseen Transformation The Ripple Effect of Transformation, and more!

We are back with another impactful episode! Listen as Rev. Carrie Brooks sits down with Emily and Elizabeth from the University of Valley Forge to share how transformational friendships strengthen their call to ministry.

Welcome to Grow Together podcast! This month, we will explore the theme of "transform" with the Northwest University NWM community. Join Rev. Jamie Shores, the campus pastor, as she invites two seniors, Illona and Ella, to share their transformational journeys in Christ despite hitting rock bottom.

Join Rev. Linsey Croston from Southeastern University (SEU) as she discusses the theme "restore" with two alumni and one current student: Hope, Callie, and Karissa. Their conversation is timely for the back-to-school season. Grab a notebook and enjoy the conversation.

Grow Together 507, College Edition (feat. Trinity Bible College and Graduate School)   In this episode, Rev. Savanna Emmanuel interviews two incredible female students called to vocational ministry, Brooklynn Hendrickson and Alcista Dion, to explore what restoring looks like in their season of life.   Enjoy another fresh look into God's divine call and work among His daughters at our AG school!

Join Kristie Kerr, NWM rep on campus as she conversates with two incredible students called to vocational ministry: Kaylie Crabtree & Skylar Schroeder around the theme of "restore." Take a listen, like, and share! 

  Being in college brings unique opportunities, joys, and challenges as part of transitioning into adulthood. How would young college women take calculated risks to juggle their busy lives while remaining true to their vocational call to ministry? Take a listen as Mariah and Maddie share their journeys with us!

✨Why should we listen to & invest in young women called to vocational ministry?✨ Join Anna McGuire as she unpacks the why and introduces some of the NWM reps in the Assemblies of God colleges and universities that will be part of Season 5 Grow Together podcasts! Six AG schools will be represented in 2024, and four of them are revealed today! Can you take a guess which other two might be?

In ministry, there can come a time when we need to understand if we are to pivot, persevere, or stop. Leading this challenging conversation is our guest host, Mary Lyons Brown, who is the Pioneer Director at Clark Atlanta University with Chi Alpha Campus Ministries. She is joined with two guest: Dionne Lester, Lead Pastor at Glad Tidings Church in Columbus, Georgia, and Kelly Delp, Discipleship Pastor at Evangel Kelowna in Canada.

In ministry, there can come a time when we need to understand if we should pivot, persevere, or stop. Leading this challenging conversation is our guest host, Mary Lyons Brown, who is the Pioneering Director at Clark Atlanta University with Chi Alpha Campus Ministries. She is joined with two guests: Dionne Lester, Lead Pastor at Glad Tidings Church in Columbus, Georgia, and Kelly Delp, Discipleship Pastor at Evangel Kelowna in Canada. 

If you've been in ministry for any amount of time, you've experienced walking with people through grief and loss, and if you're human…more than likely you've experienced grief and loss firsthand. How do we navigate through our own grief while still stewarding the ministry well? That's the question Anna and her guests tackle today. Listen in to hear their amazing stories and heartfelt discussion on today's episode of the Grow Together NWM Podcast.   Featuring:  Angelia Carpenter Lexa Pope   Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ag.nwm or visit our website nwm.ag.org

As we continue in our calling, we need to look ahead for future leaders in ministry. Jesus worked with a small group of men over the course of three short years, and yet they went on to change the world for generations! Today, Mary Brown leads this conversation with her guests as they discuss some practical ways to raise up new leaders in ministry, and some of the challenges they've met along the way. Grab a pen and get ready to take notes—and leave a comment below with your favorite tips!   Featuring:  Kelsy Chalko-Mique Kayla Countryman   Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ag.nwm or visit our website nwm.ag.org

In today's episode, Letty Garcia and her guests discuss what it looks like to thrive through life and ministry in the midst of leadership growth, learning curves, and being busy to the point of being overwhelmed. How do we know the difference between a season when God is challenging us to grow and seasons when we're doing too much? Grab a coffee and join the conversation in the comments below!   Featuring:  George & Rocio Carballo   Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @agwomenministers or visit our website womenministers.ag.org 

We've all been there: struggling to do more because we somehow feel selfish if we don't. On today's episode of Grow Together, Mary Brown and her guests discuss the trap of doing ministry alone and how to overcome having “Savior Complex”. Share this with a friend and listen in on this conversation together!   Featuring:  Sir James Offord | @pvchialpha Shannon Arreola | @sharreola   Special Shoutout to Bria Johnson!   Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @agwomenministers or visit our website womenministers.ag.org 

We believe the image of God is best reflected, and the Church of Jesus Christ is healthiest, when both men and women are empowered to fulfill their calling at every level of ministerial leadership. NWM Better Together aims to bring men and women to the table for conversations about ministry and leadership.    Saehee Duran kicks off this new season with a four-part series on becoming a male champion, airing on the 4th Tuesday of every month. In the spring, Crystal Martin will join the host chair and invite guests for a roundtable conversation. Share this episode with your male and female ministry colleagues, and subscribe to join us on this journey!   Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @agwomenministers or visit our website womenministers.ag.org 

This month on Grow Together, we dive into marketplace ministry! How do you navigate a co-vocational calling, balance it well, and shine a light outside of the four walls of the church? Join Anna McGuire and her guest for today's conversation, and tag a friend who could use some practical wisdom!   Featuring:  Ben Peters   Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @agwomenministers or visit our website womenministers.ag.org 

We believe the image of God is best reflected, and the Church of Jesus Christ is healthiest, when both men and women are empowered to fulfill their calling at every level of ministerial leadership. NWM Better Together aims to bring men and women to the table for conversations about ministry and leadership.    Saehee Duran kicks off this new season with a four-part series on becoming a male champion, airing on the 4th Tuesday of every month. In the spring, Crystal Martin will join the host chair and invite guests for a roundtable conversation. Share this episode with your male and female ministry colleagues, and subscribe to join us on this journey!   Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @agwomenministers or visit our website womenministers.ag.org 

In today's episode Letty Garcia and her guests talk about one thing that really gets in the way of following the call to ministry: self sabotage. They discuss what it is, how it sneaks in to prevent us from moving forward, and how we can stop it. If this resonates with you, like, subscribe, and share it with a friend!   Featuring:  Jose Portillo Char Blair   Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @agwomenministers or visit our website womenministers.ag.org 

We believe the image of God is best reflected, and the Church of Jesus Christ is healthiest, when both men and women are empowered to fulfill their calling at every level of ministerial leadership. NWM Better Together aims to bring men and women to the table for conversations about ministry and leadership.  Saehee Duran kicks off this new season with a four-part series on becoming a male champion, airing on the 4th Tuesday of every month. In the spring, Crystal Martin will join the host chair and invite guests for a roundtable conversation. Share this episode with your male and female ministry colleagues, and subscribe to join us on this journey! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @agwomenministers or visit our website womenministers.ag.org 

It's a new year, but God's mission for the Church remains the same. And it is Jesus' prayer that the Church remains united as we live out the Gospel.  So, how can we do that better? Who's doing it right?  During a special live broadcast on Facebook and YouTube, Saehee Duran sat down with three special guests representing AG Ethnic Fellowship: - Dennis Rivera, national director of Ethnic Fellowship - Que Nguyen, president of Vietnamese Fellowship - Belinda McCleese, co-founder of Deaf Fellowship (with an interpreter)   Listen to this re-broadcast! Their lived experiences as people from diverse ethnic/language backgrounds will help you better understand God's heart for all. Don't miss this conversation!   Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @agwomenministers or visit our website womenministers.ag.org    #agwomenministers⁣⁠ #womenwholead⁣⁠ #womenministers⁣⁠ #leadership #nwmpodcast #strongertogether

Our third season of Grow Together is wrapping up and our team sits down to discuss what they've learned along the way. Join us as we look back at Season 3 and then look forward to what is to come in Season 4! What was your favorite episode? Let us know down in the comments! Some of our favorite episodes, in case you missed it: NWM Grow Together 308 - Married Women in Ministry Overcoming Stereotypes https://youtu.be/VTEcnkNe1DU NWM Grow Together LIVE - August 2022 https://youtu.be/PEXPz12KgLk  Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @agwomenministers or visit our website womenministers.ag.org 

We have the task of leading with tomorrow in mind, but it's easy to get stuck in daily duties and forget the big picture. What's your secret to staying focused in your ministry today for tomorrow? Saehee Duran talks about this topic with NWM Directors Dr. Deanna Shrodes in Florida and Amanda Garza in Washington. Listen to their stories and expert advice, then stay tuned until the end for a “Leadership Minute” with Crystal Martin.    Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @agwomenministers or visit our website womenministers.ag.org    Resources: PFWomen.com Stronger Leadership Network on Facebook   #agwomenministers⁣⁠ #womenwholead⁣⁠ #womenministers⁣⁠ #leadership #nwmpodcast #strongertogether

As online ministry continues to grow and evolve, how should we present ourselves as ministers of the Gospel in a world where everyone seems to be seeking a platform? Should pastors curate their online image? In this week's episode of Grow Together, Saehee Duran and Lainie Battaglia dive into this discussion with two amazing guests. Join the conversation in the comments!   Featuring TJ Ono @tjkono & Lauren VanderLinden @lauren.vanderlinden   Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @agwomenministers or visit our website womenministers.ag.org    #agwomenministers⁣⁠ #womenwholead⁣⁠ #womenministers⁣⁠ #leadership #nwmpodcast #strongertogether

National Coming Out Day happened this month. The Great Commission includes all nations and people groups, including those part of the LGBTQ+ community. How do we maximize our relationships to better lead them to Christ? Saehee Duran has this important conversation with Dr. Linda Seiler and Rev. Joe Dallas. Listen to their stories and expert advice, then stay tuned until the end for a “Leadership Minute” with Crystal Martin.    Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @agwomenministers or visit our website womenministers.ag.org    Resources: ReStoryMinistries.org    #agwomenministers⁣⁠ #womenwholead⁣⁠ #womenministers⁣⁠ #leadership #nwmpodcast #strongertogether

As ministers we sometimes, through various contexts and seasons of life, compartmentalize our ministry. This often results in leaving behind the next generation. In this week's episode of Grow Together, Saehee Duran and Anna McGuire open up the conversation with some amazing ministers who have great insight on how to effectively include and minister to the next generation and beyond. Join the conversation in the comments!   Featuring Hannah Abreu @hannahabreu & Christel Duff @christelduff   Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @agwomenministers or visit our website womenministers.ag.org 

There are many different ministry “callings.” Ephesians 4 describes many functions and offices of ministry, including a powerful one known as the Evangelist. Join Saehee Duran and her guests, Dr. Deedra Shilliday and Tim Enloe, as they discuss the role and history of this type of ministry, and how you may discern if this is the calling on your own life. Be sure to stay tuned in until the end for a “Leadership Minute” with Crystal Martin.    Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @agwomenministers or visit our website womenministers.ag.org    Resource: www.evangelists.ag.org www.ag.org/Beliefs/Position-Papers/The-Role-of-Women-in-Ministry    #agwomenministers⁣⁠ #womenwholead⁣⁠ #womenministers⁣⁠ #leadership #nwmpodcast #strongertogether

How do you know you're ready to say yes to the next open door in your ministry? How can we take inventory of our lives and souls to prepare for the next step? In this week's episode of Grow Together, Saehee Duran and Mary Brown break down the myth of “balance” and the fear behind stepping into the unknown! Dive deep into this conversation with them and their guests on this crucial topic.   Featuring Kristi Steffens @kristi_steffens & Leah Baty @leahdiazbaty   Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @agwomenministers or visit our website womenministers.ag.org    #agwomenministers⁣⁠ #womenwholead⁣⁠ #womenministers⁣⁠ #leadership #nwmpodcast #strongertogether

You know that ministry is more than preaching and teaching; more often than not, we are called to people with hurting hearts and souls outside of the four walls of the church. Join Saehee Duran and her guests as they dive into the different areas of chaplaincy ministry. Join the conversation in the comments! Be sure to stay tuned in until the end for a “Leadership Minute” with Crystal Martin. We've timestamped the conversation for you below:  

When you think of women in ministry, you may picture someone leading or serving alongside her husband in the church. However, there is a growing number of credentialed women who are called into ministry while their husbands hold other vocations outside of the church. In this week's episode of Grow Together, Nicky Stade and Letty Garcia sit down with their guests to talk about their experience with this unique dynamic of serving in ministry.   Featuring JoAnn Johnson @joannjohnson_ and Christina Moore @christinamoore6995   Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @agwomenministers or visit our website womenministers.ag.org    #agwomenministers⁣⁠ #womenwholead⁣⁠ #womenministers⁣⁠ #leadership #nwmpodcast #strongertogether

If you were to choose one country around the world where God could send you for the work of the ministry, where would it be? Join Saehee Duran and her guests as they talk about women called to world missions. Join the conversation down in the comments! Be sure to stay tuned in until the end for a “Leadership Minute” with Crystal Martin. We've timestamped the conversation for you below:  

Can you believe we're more than half way through this year now? In this special bonus episode of the NWM podcast, a few of the Network of Women Ministers team reflects on how they have grown so far in 2022, and shares some wisdom they've learned along the way. What are your top 3 tips for continuing this year with success? Share those, plus any questions or comments you have down below! We'd love to continue this conversation with you!   Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @agwomenministers or visit our website womenministers.ag.org    #agwomenministers⁣⁠ #womenwholead⁣⁠ #womenministers⁣⁠ #leadership #nwmpodcast #strongertogether

Leadership is not one-dimensional. Often, when we think of “leadership” we think of leading others, but there is another side to it: leading ourselves. Join Saehee Duran and her guests, Susan Ross and Dr. Sandra Ogunremi, as they talk about this topic. Join the conversation down in the comments! Be sure to stay tuned in until the end for a “Leadership Minute” with Crystal Martin. We've timestamped the conversation for you below:  

In this week's episode of Grow Together, the whole team comes together to talk about how to discern and navigate through transition. Join the conversation!    Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @agwomenministers or visit our website womenministers.ag.org    #agwomenministers⁣⁠ #womenwholead⁣⁠ #womenministers⁣⁠ #leadership #nwmpodcast #strongertogether

In today's episode, Saehee Duran takes a look at two powerful examples of God's power to redeem broken lives for His glory. Today's guests share their experiences with unplanned pregnancy, prostitution, homelessness, and more. Be sure to stay tuned in until the end for a “Leadership Minute” with Crystal Martin. We've timestamped the conversation for you below:  

In this week's episode of Grow Together, Saehee Duran and Lainie Battaglia sit down with their guests to discuss the importance of being present in people's lives through times of prolonged pain. What are some practical tips for ministers to walk with people during some of their darkest times? How do we make ourselves available without putting our own well-being at risk? Join the conversation!    Guests Featured:  Greg Johns Trina Pennington   Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @agwomenministers or visit our website womenministers.ag.org 

Many are called to ministry, but not every pulpit looks the same. Today, Saehee Duran sits down with three professors who show us what it looks like to practice ministry in higher education. Stay to the end to hear words of wisdom in our new segment “Leadership Minute” with Crystal Martin. We've timestamped everything for you below:  

The average pastoral ministry lasts 3-5 years, but today's guests have each served over two decades in ministry! How did they do it, and is it possible to still do this today? Join Saehee Duran and Anna McGuire on our latest Grow Together episode. Stay to the end for a special announcement from the team!   Guests Featured:  Lisa Clements Lori Warning   Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @agwomenministers or visit our website womenministers.ag.org    #agwomenministers⁣⁠ #womenwholead⁣⁠ #womenministers⁣⁠ #leadership #nwmpodcast #strongertogether

In today's episode, Saehee Duran is joined by two Network Superintendents: Gene Roncone from the Rocky Mountain Ministry Network and Rich Guerra from the SoCal Network. Their conversation revolves around leading side-by-side in ministry on a practical level. Stay to the end to hear words of wisdom in our new segment “Leadership Minute” with Crystal Martin. We've timestamped everything for you below:  

Thirty-one percent of pastors are struggling with mental health issues and burnout. Our guests today share some vulnerable yet powerful truths about the hard things many ministers face behind closed doors. Join Saehee Duran and Mary Brown on our latest Grow Together episode!   Guests Featured:  Kiara Noble Jason Rowland   Books Mentioned: Managing Leadership Anxiety: Yours and Theirs - Steve Cuss     Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @agwomenministers or visit our website womenministers.ag.org    #agwomenministers⁣⁠ #womenwholead⁣⁠ #womenministers⁣⁠ #leadership #nwmpodcast #strongertogether

Join Saehee Duran as she dives into some deep questions with a few amazing female leaders. On today's episode of Learn Together, Maricela Hernandez, Dr. Melissa Alfaro, and Dr. Beth Grant share how they are building a collaborative leadership culture, and offer wisdom on how you can, too. No matter your current level of leadership, this episode is a “can't miss”! Stick around to the end for an anointed prayer time with Dr. Grant, and of course our new segment “Leadership Minute” with Crystal Martin. We've timestamped everything for you below:  

Your calling is very unique, and God can give you big dreams! Saehee Duran and Letty Garcia have a dynamic conversation with their guests about how to set yourself up to expect big things for your ministry on today's podcast. What big vision has He planted in your heart? Share them with us down in the comments!   Guests Featured:  Alexia Pineda @lexsational Mauri Cruz @maurisia_cruz   Find This Is My Time podcast on  Instagram: @ThisIsMyTimeMinistries Facebook: facebook.com/ThisIsMyTimeMinistries Youtube: youtube.com/thisismytime/      Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @agwomenministers or visit our website womenministers.ag.org    #agwomenministers⁣⁠ #womenwholead⁣⁠ #womenministers⁣⁠ #leadership #nwmpodcast #strongertogether

We are all on this amazing leadership journey, and we're waiting for someone to pass the baton of leadership to us…but the question is, are you ready to take it and run with it? Join Saehee Duran as she kicks off Season 3 of Learn Together with a brand new format that we've timestamped for you below:   02:42 JoAnn Johnson - What do you wish you knew before becoming an Executive Pastor? What would you say to a staff pastor who wants to move up in leadership? 08:06 Michele Thompson - What helped you prepare for a Lead Pastor role? What are some key leadership skills necessary to overcome unexpected ministry challenges? 16:35 Gina Escobedo Fatato - What must we avoid in order to pass the baton, or receive it well? What happens when there is no baton? 22:23 Final Thoughts 23:48 Leadership Minute with Crystal Martin “The Tools of the Kingdom”   Books Mentioned: “The Dream Giver” by Bruce Wilkinson   Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @agwomenministers or visit our website womenministers.ag.org 

Did you miss the livestream? Great news! You can listen to the replay here--Join the NWM Grow Together Podcast Team as they broadcast LIVE to discuss important topics relevant to today's female minister. We'd love to hear what you have to say, so join the conversation down in the comments, below! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @agwomenministers or visit our website womenministers.ag.org #agwomenministers⁣⁠ #womenwholead⁣⁠ #womenministers⁣⁠ #leadership #nwmpodcast #strongertogether #replay

Saehee Duran and the Grow Together Team kick off a new season, and today they discuss goals, seasons, being an unending learner, and more. We'd love to hear what you have to say, so join the conversation down in the comments, below! Plus, a new co-host and a special announcement about something exciting coming soon!   Books Mentioned:  - Developing Female Leaders: Navigate the Minefields and Release the Potential of Women in Your Church by Kadi Cole - Just Lead!: A No Whining, No Complaining, No Nonsense Practical Guide for Women Leaders in the Church by Sherry Surratt & Jenni Catron   Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @agwomenministers or visit our website womenministers.ag.org    #agwomenministers⁣⁠ #womenwholead⁣⁠ #womenministers⁣⁠ #leadership #nwmpodcast #strongertogether

Saehee Duran and Nicky Stade take a few minutes to reflect on all the important topics and guests that were featured in this podcast in the past year, as well as exciting new things coming up in 2022. We want to hear from you! Comment below with your podcast topic or guest suggestions, or message us on Facebook or Instagram @agwomenministers. Check out our CALLED Leadership Resource as well: womenministers.ag.org/resources   Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @agwomenministers or visit our website womenministers.ag.org    #agwomenministers⁣⁠ #womenwholead⁣⁠ #womenministers⁣⁠ #leadership #nwmpodcast #strongertogether

Saehee Duran is joined by a special co-host in today's recap of Season 2. It was a great year, so today we highlight some of those moments, plus what we can look forward to in the new season!   Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @agwomenministers or visit our website womenministers.ag.org    #agwomenministers⁣⁠ #womenwholead⁣⁠ #womenministers⁣⁠ #leadership #nwmpodcast #strongertogether

According to 2020 Assemblies of God statistics, 27% of credentialed ministers are women--and guess what? More women are getting educated. But the question is, how long are you willing to go “all in”? Join Saehee Duran and Melissa Alfaro as they sit down with some very special guests to discuss the importance of inner fortitude, and how that might just be the secret to a long and healthy ministry.   Featuring Donna Barrett & Christina Vincent   Books Mentioned: Leveling the Praying Field, by Donna Barrett   Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @agwomenministers or visit our website womenministers.ag.org    #agwomenministers⁣⁠ #womenwholead⁣⁠ #womenministers⁣⁠ #leadership #nwmpodcast #strongertogether #longevityinministry #avoidburnout