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I've heard Mandy speak a number of times and have had conversations with her personally, and I must say that she is a heroine of mine. <3
Mandy writes about preaching and leadership in a way I have longed to hear about it - from a female perspective. Growing up in a culture where women were not allowed to have leadership opportunities (and clearly being called as a leader myself) I was at a loss of how to proceed.
This is not a fluffy "women leadership" book. This book reminds us that pastoring/leadership is not about power, but allowing God to fully indwell in us, to invite him into our broken spaces, and that - that is where true ministry and shaping of a congregation/group happens. We are the pearl being polished, not our sermons/words.
I cried a lot because Mandy (who I assume is a fellow MBTI NF) spoke of things deep within in my heart I had always wanted to articulate, but wasn't sure how. Through her own vulnerability and weakness (appropriately shared), she shares important lessons that she has learned in her own ministry journey, and I could look at my own and get a glimpse of the struggles I will have when I do start preaching...but I'll know that I'm not alone.
That being said, I don't think this book is only for pastors. I think this book is excellent for both layleaders and those called to any sort of ministry. I'd recommend this book to anyone who feels called to or has a desire for leadership - women especially, since there are so few books like this written by women, but men would absolutely benefit from her words as well.
When I re-read (hoping to read this one about once a year) I hope to add some more details, but I can honestly say that this book changed my life and the way I look at leadership and proclamation.
Mandy writes about preaching and leadership in a way I have longed to hear about it - from a female perspective. Growing up in a culture where women were not allowed to have leadership opportunities (and clearly being called as a leader myself) I was at a loss of how to proceed.
This is not a fluffy "women leadership" book. This book reminds us that pastoring/leadership is not about power, but allowing God to fully indwell in us, to invite him into our broken spaces, and that - that is where true ministry and shaping of a congregation/group happens. We are the pearl being polished, not our sermons/words.
I cried a lot because Mandy (who I assume is a fellow MBTI NF) spoke of things deep within in my heart I had always wanted to articulate, but wasn't sure how. Through her own vulnerability and weakness (appropriately shared), she shares important lessons that she has learned in her own ministry journey, and I could look at my own and get a glimpse of the struggles I will have when I do start preaching...but I'll know that I'm not alone.
That being said, I don't think this book is only for pastors. I think this book is excellent for both layleaders and those called to any sort of ministry. I'd recommend this book to anyone who feels called to or has a desire for leadership - women especially, since there are so few books like this written by women, but men would absolutely benefit from her words as well.
When I re-read (hoping to read this one about once a year) I hope to add some more details, but I can honestly say that this book changed my life and the way I look at leadership and proclamation.