There’s nothing better than to be able to hear, at least a part of someone’s story, with an ear, a mind, a heart, a spirit, and a willingness toward empathic understanding. Thank you for this opportunity!
For several years, wife and I served as co-pastors of two small town churches, in the same small town.
Ministry flourished until the value of the women’s involvement in ministry at every level had a reality more vital than the “image” of leadership and vitality of the men. The men who considered themselves the true leaders of “their kingdoms” failed to understand what was truly happening, could only see their tiny kingdoms being threatened, and conflict became the “daily special.”
The importance of listening to, and learning another’s story, as Jesus taught, has proved to help live “The Life.”
Blessings to all, especially to women and all whose stories need to be heard!
There’s nothing better than to be able to hear, at least a part of someone’s story, with an ear, a mind, a heart, a spirit, and a willingness toward empathic understanding. Thank you for this opportunity!
For several years, wife and I served as co-pastors of two small town churches, in the same small town.
Ministry flourished until the value of the women’s involvement in ministry at every level had a reality more vital than the “image” of leadership and vitality of the men. The men who considered themselves the true leaders of “their kingdoms” failed to understand what was truly happening, could only see their tiny kingdoms being threatened, and conflict became the “daily special.”
The importance of listening to, and learning another’s story, as Jesus taught, has proved to help live “The Life.”
Blessings to all, especially to women and all whose stories need to be heard!
Thank you so much for speaking out