Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Class is in Session


I can’t believe another month has gone by since my last update! I had some much needed vacation time in August, which was wonderful. The class I am teaching at Phoenix Seminary, “Equipping Women to Embrace Their True Identity”, is now underway. We had our first meeting last night, and I have to tell you, I am excited! The women are eager to learn how to equip women to embrace their God given identity!

And we at Greater Reach are exploring a new opportunity that has come our way. We would love for you to pray with us for God’s wisdom as we consider a two minute-three times a week radio program. This opportunity could really help us get the word out about our ministry.

George Barna said, “Mission gives your life purpose, vision gives your life direction, values gives your life character”. I keep that quote on my desk so I can read it regularly. It helps to keep me focused. And I think about what I am doing with Greater Reach in this context: What is our mission? What is our vision? Are we as a staff pursuing godly character? I believe so.

Greater Reach is grounded in the Word of God: our mission is to help women find value, significance, and identity in Christ, equip them to develop their gifts and empower them to engage in fruitful ministry. Our vision is clear: to reach out across the world to lift up women and touch them with a message of hope that inspires and equips them to be all that God made them to be. And we at GRM believe in Christian accountability in order to help us to stay on track, both personally and with regard to the ministry. It always has to be “being” before “doing”. We must be the people of God before we do the work of God.

Thanks for praying for us!