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What does it take for women to flourish in ministry? Host Carolyn Taketa interviews Awana CEO and SGN Lobby Conference speaker, Valerie Bell on her insights based on decades of ministry in various leadership settings. This lively conversation addresses a variety of issues concerning women in leadership such as leading through influence rather than title, mentoring, gaining credibility, timing and opportunities, responding God's calling, Billy Graham rule, the spiritual practice of "Christ between us," balancing work and parenting, and other challenges. Bio: Valerie Bell has been the CEO of Awana International since 2016 after serving on its board of directors for 4 years. Awana is a global, nonprofit ministry with evangelism and discipleship programs for children within the local church, actively engaging church leaders and parents. Each week, more than 3.7 million children and youth participate in Awana ministries in over 47,000 churches around the world. Prior to Awana, Valerie served on the MOPS international board, a global nonprofit ministry for moms of preschoolers for seven years. She has published numerous books, many magazine articles, and has been a tireless advocate for children and families. Contact: www.Valeriebell.org; www.Awana.org |