The Women's Room Podcast

What is the sticky floor and are you stuck to it?If you’re a female leader in any capacity, you face unique challenges and opportunities. Many times, the responsibilities and unique struggles of leading as a female can make us feel that we aren’t reaching our full potential.In today's episode, our leadership panel will help you identify where you are stuck and give you practical tools to move forward.In addition, you will want to take the "Sticky Floor Assessment" designed by Kadi Cole, author of Developing Female LeadersMeet Today's Leadership Panel...Beth BackesBeth is an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God and served for twelve years in urban church planting in New York, Minneapolis, and Seattle. Beth has a gift to inspire others to pursue their God-given dreams and overcome the obstacles they encounter along the way. She holds a Master’s degree in Ministry Leadership from Northwest University and currently serves on staff at the Northwest Ministry Network as the Director of Credentialing and Pastoral Care.Ruthie ObergRuthie is an ordained minister and serves as Events Speaker for the Flower Pentecostal Heritage Center. A pastor for 25 years, she hosted a daily radio program featuring historical events and is an award-winning speaker. Her experience as pastor, wife, mother, police and hospital chaplain, and counselor have allowed her to develop a broad range of ministry skills.  Christan CauseyRev. Christan Causey serves in a variety of roles of leadership: mom, wife, Co-Pastor of a church plant, and a Regional Women’s Director for the Assemblies of God. She is currently pursuing her Master’s in Human Services Counseling. Christan is passionate about developing and mentoring leaders, focusing on caring for the spiritual, emotional, and mental health of the leader.Meet today's hosts...Angela CraigPassionate about Jesus, community & the unbreakable human spirit to change the world, Angela is driven to create environments where people know their lives matter and be equipped to do something about it. Environments like The Women's Room.Angela is the founder and lead pastor of Pursuit Church Live; the first social media church in the Assemblies of God fellowship. Prior to her adventures in digital ministry, Angela worked as a director for the Northwest Ministry Network strengthening and developing women in the church. You can check out her full bio and books at her website: angelalcraig.comJennifer MilesJennifer has held pastoral roles in the church for the last 20 years and is currently completing her doctorate of ministry in semiotics and future studies. Currently, Jennifer is the product manager at FaithLife, working to empower churches to use technology for digital ministry. If you are a leader who is interested in developing effective solutions using bible storying to share the gospel, increase biblical engagement, and share a Christian worldview on social media, Jennifer is the person to call! You can connect with Jen on LinkedIn or @jenamiles on IG.Support the show (https://secure.subsplash.com/ui/access/XPWTBF/)

Meet Today's Guest:Kadi ColeAuthor of "Developing Female Leaders: Navigate the Minefields and Release the Potential of Women in Your Church", Kadi is a lid lifter and barrier breaker. Think about this question: What would your church look like in the future if it were to maximize the dormant gifts of the women God has brought there? In Developing Female Leaders, Kadi Cole, twenty-year veteran in leadership and people development, offers a practical strategy to help church and organizational leaders craft cultures that facilitate the development of women as volunteer and staff leaders.In today's interview, Kadi give valuable insights and advice not only for organizational leaders but for every women who feels called to leadership.Meet Your Host:Angela CraigPassionate about Jesus, community & the unbreakable human spirit to change the world, Angela is driven to create environments where people know their lives matter and be equipped to do something about it.. The Women's Room Podcast is one of those places.Angela is the founder and lead pastor of Pursuit Church Live; the first social media church in the Assemblies of God fellowship. Prior to her adventures in digital ministry, Angela worked as a director for the Northwest Ministry Network strengthening and developing female leaders in the church. Angela is the author of 4 books. Her newest book: Pivot Leadership , will give you small steps to the big change you want to see in your life. You can check out her full bio and books at her website: angelalcraig.comAngela lives in the Seattle area with her husband Mark and their two sons who keep her life full of love and adventure. Support the show (https://secure.subsplash.com/ui/access/XPWTBF/)

What have words meant to you? Whether positive or negative, words have power to hold us back or propel us forward. Listen to today's podcast and hear from our leadership panel as they share their experience and advice on words and leadership.Video played in podcast: https://relevantmagazine.com/god/watch-male-pastors-read-sexist-comments-female-pastors-have-actually-been-told/?fbclid=IwAR1y4e7nG-HvX8PJTOQtWfpmIw76Xy3VzM_ChzqBEfn36LryA-SSfaNrIXcMeet Today's Guests:Kelly McCoyAs a seasoned retail executive and business developer, I focus on people and their needs to define opportunities, identify gaps and blend innovative ideas with solid business acumen to deliver solutions that create value and are mutually beneficial for both non-profits and for profit organizations.Sarah MeansSarah is a church planter along with her husband, Trevor, in her home town of Eugene Oregon - Praise Community Church, since January 2018.  She has a heart for women in ministry and a passion to see Jesus lifted high!  Sarah leads an online women’s ministry – Women of Worth, and speaks and teaches often.  She loves good coffee, new socks and sleeping in!Meet Your Host:Angela CraigPassionate about Jesus, community & the unbreakable human spirit to change the world, Angela is driven to create environments where people know their lives matter and be equipped to do something about it.. The Women's Room Podcast is one of those places.Angela is the founder and lead pastor of Pursuit Church Live; the first social media church in the Assemblies of God fellowship. Prior to her adventures in digital ministry, Angela worked as a director for the Northwest Ministry Network strengthening and developing female leaders in the church. Angela is the author of 4 books. Her newest book: Pivot Leadership , will give you small steps to the big change you want to see in your life. You can check out her full bio and books at her website: angelalcraig.comAngela lives in the Seattle area with her husband Mark and their two sons who keep her life full of love and adventure. Support the show (https://secure.subsplash.com/ui/access/XPWTBF/)

Have you ever wondered what it would take to be famous?Join me in The Women’s Room and find out! Today, I am interviewing Victoria Banks - CCMA Female Artist and Song Writer of the year (2010) live from Nashville. In addition to great advice, Victoria has a gift for you - Today, you can download 3 of her songs for FREE. Get them here: www.VictoriaBanks.netAnd for all of you who asked about the theme song for this interview: “When You Can Fly”, here it is:- https://open.spotify.com/track/0je0P1mET85v5mnzwYGjwR?nd=1Meet Today's Guest:Victoria BanksVictoria Banks has been nominated for 11 Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) Awards and was named CCMA Female Artist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year in 2010. She has been labeled “one of the best songwriters in the business” by Nashville’s MusicRow magazine.In addition to releasing three albums and touring with artists from Reba to Wynonna, Banks - who hails from Muskoka, Canada - has written ASCAP, SOCAN, CCMA and Covenant-award-winning songs for more than 50 artists.Her cuts include Jessica Simpson’s Billboard record- breaking single “Come On Over,” Sara Evans’ solo-written hit “Saints & Angels” and duet “Can’t Stop Loving You” (featuring Isaac Slade of The Fray), Lauren Alaina’s “Queen of Hearts,” and many more. In 2016, Banks performed with the Nashville Ballet as part of their Attitude program, for which several of her songs were choreographed including the program’s title song, “City of Dreams.”What people are saying:“This is an artist you absolutely need to pay attention to. Recommended without reservation.”  - Robert Oermann, MusicRow“A powerful singer...a very impressive songwriter...definitely a name to look out for.” - Maverick Magazine (UK)Meet Your Host:Angela CraigPassionate about Jesus, community & the unbreakable human spirit to change the world, Angela is driven to create environments where people know their lives matter and be equipped to do something about it.. The Women's Room Podcast is one of those places.Angela is the founder and lead pastor of Pursuit Church Live; the first social media church in the Assemblies of God fellowship. Prior to her adventures in digital ministry, Angela worked as a director for the Northwest Ministry Network strengthening and developing female leaders in the church. Angela is the author of 4 books. Her newest book: Pivot Leadership , will give you small steps to the big change you want to see in your life. You can check out her full bio and books at her website: angelalcraig.comAngela lives in the Seattle area with her husband Mark and their two sons who keep her life full of love and adventure. Support the show

Does gender determine leadership ability? Do men lead better than women? Or do women lead better than men?If you have ever asked these questions, this podcast is for you.Meet today's leadership panel...Angela HowardRev. Angela Howard is an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God and is currently working as the Director of Mental Health for His Heart Foundation, a non-profit serving local churches in the area of mental wellness. She's passionate about breaking the stigma of mental illness in the church and loves speaking, teaching and writing.Ruthie ObergRuthie is an ordained minister and serves as Events Speaker for the Flower Pentecostal Heritage Center. A pastor for 25 years, she hosted a daily radio program featuring historical events and is an award-winning speaker. Her experience as pastor, wife, mother, police and hospital chaplain, and counselor have allowed her to develop a broad range of ministry skills.  Anh JohnsonAnh is a bi-vocational ordained pastor in Whatcom County.  She planted New Legacy Lynden, a house church in September 2018 and work full time at a tech company in Bellingham.  She lives in Lynden with her husband and their two tiny typhoons. Meet today's hosts...Angela CraigPassionate about Jesus, community & the unbreakable human spirit to change the world, Angela is driven to create environments where people know their lives matter and be equipped to do something about it. Environments like The Women's Room.Angela is the founder and lead pastor of Pursuit Church Live; the first social media church in the Assemblies of God fellowship. Prior to her adventures in digital ministry, Angela worked as a director for the Northwest Ministry Network strengthening and developing women in the church. You can check out her full bio and books at her website: angelalcraig.comJennifer MilesJennifer has held pastoral roles in the church for the last 20 years and is currently completing her doctorate of ministry in semiotics and future studies. Currently, Jennifer is the product manager at FaithLife, working to empower churches to use technology for digital ministry. If you are a leader who is interested in developing effective solutions using bible storying to share the gospel, increase biblical engagement, and share a Christian worldview on social media, Jennifer is the person to call! You can connect with Jen on LinkedIn or @jenamiles on IG.  Support the show (https://secure.subsplash.com/ui/access/XPWTBF/)

In today's episode, I ask our guest, Michael Forney how women can break into a male dominated leadership team. This podcast will be an encouragement to both the female and male leader who aim to break barriers and include everyone in the mission of his/her organization. Meet Today's Guest...Michael Forney drives the development of the cohort-based training programs for Gravitational Leadership - training church planters and pastors and is the co-author of Gravity: Seven Essential Truths About Influence, Leadership and Your Soul.  He has served on church planting teams, as a lead pastor of a turnaround church, and in staff roles serving in churches of under 21 to over 2500 in average weekly attendance in rural, urban, and suburban settings. Michael brings experience and an insightful perspective to pastors and churches that moves them forward towards health, mission, and growth. Michael also serves as the Assistant Superintendent of Leadership & Multiplication for the Southern Michigan Conference of the Free Methodist Church. He is an ordained Free Methodist Elder; a certified coach with the Turnaround Church Coaching Network; and a certified Spiritual Leadership Traits Assessment Coach. He has been married to Nancy for 30+ years and has 4 daughters and 2 grandkids.Meet Your Host:Angela CraigPassionate about Jesus, community & the unbreakable human spirit to change the world, Angela is driven to create environments where people know their lives matter and be equipped to do something about it.. The Women's Room Podcast is one of those places.Angela is the founder and lead pastor of Pursuit Church Live; the first social media church in the Assemblies of God fellowship. Prior to her adventures in digital ministry, Angela worked as a director for the Northwest Ministry Network strengthening and developing female leaders in the church. Angela is the author of 4 books. Her newest book: Pivot Leadership , will give you small steps to the big change you want to see in your life. You can check out her full bio and books at her website: angelalcraig.comAngela lives in the Seattle area with her husband Mark and their two sons who keep her life full of love and adventure. Support the show (https://secure.subsplash.com/ui/access/XPWTBF/)

There is a stark difference between affirming women in leadership and empowering women in leadership. In today's episode of The Women's Room, you will hear from an exceptional panel of female leaders who share their journey & tips to overcome barriers and build bridges in leadership.Meet today's leadership panel...Beth BackesBeth is an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God and served for twelve years in urban church planting in New York, Minneapolis, and Seattle. Beth has a gift to inspire others to pursue their God-given dreams and overcome the obstacles they encounter along the way. She holds a Master’s degree in Ministry Leadership from Northwest University and currently serves on staff at the Northwest Ministry Network as the Director of Credentialing and Pastoral Care – which includes the development of credentialed women for over 340 churches in WA and ID. She is pursuing her doctorate in Organizational Leadership from Southeastern University.  Beth lives in Snoqualmie, Washington with her husband and two adult children where she enjoys the great outdoors, eating chocolate and taking naps. Susan DollingerSusan has a MA in Higher Education Administration and a MDiv. She is in the final (6 year process) stage to be ordained in the ELCA church (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) who have been ordaining women for 50 years as of this year. Susan find her support in her husband, three children (19, 16, 13), her best friend, and several pastors who have invited her into and pushed her forward in her call to ministry leadership. Susan is passionate about God's mission and "paying it forward" by empowering others in leadership.Gail JohnsonGail is an ordained Assemblies of God minister and the Pastor of Spiritual Formation and Women at Faith Tri-Cities, Paso, WA, where she is involved in preaching, teaching, mentoring and leadership development. She is a speaker, author, and certified life coach. For over 10 years Gail has mentored many women ministry leaders through a 9-month spiritual formation called The Journey. Gail is also the founder of Keeping Company with Jesus, an online spiritual formation tool for cultivating a life with God that is real, meaningful. and life-giving. Gail currently partners with the Northwest Ministry Network and leads The Attentive Leaders retreat, a three-day spiritual formation retreat for ministry leaders.Gail holds a Doctor of Ministry in Leadership from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. She has authored two books: LEAD: Leadership Equipping and Development, A Year-Long, Turn-Key Approach to Leadership Training for busy ministers. And an Advent Devotional: Advent Reflections: Let the Weary World Rejoice!Gail and her husband Darrel have served in full-time pastoral ministry for over 30 years. They have four adult children and 9 amazing grandkiddos. One of her favorite things is riding on the back of their Harley…because “I get to wear leathers!" Support the show (https://secure.subsplash.com/ui/access/XPWTBF/)

Living out your calling starts with understanding what you believe about yourself and others. Step into The Women's Room with your host, Angela Craig and guest, Dr. Donald Ross and see your world change!Meet Today's Guest...Dr. Donald RossDonald Ross currently serves as the Northwest Ministry NetworkLeader, overseeing over 350 churches and 1,400 ministers. Heserved as the lead pastor of the Creekside Church in Seattle,from 1995-2014.Don holds a B.A. in Biblical Literature from Northwest University. Hegraduated in 1997 with a Doctor of Ministry degree from BakkeGraduate School in Seattle. His dissertation study focused on leadingturnaround churches, using his own church as a case study.Don is a member of the Society of Church Consultants and author oftwo books, Turnaround Pastor, which outlines his story leading aturnaround church and key principles for a church turnaround andTale of Two Churches: Why Being both Missional and PentecostalMatters.Don and his wife Brenda, live in Kenmore, WA. They have three marriedchildren, Kelly, Kathy and Tom, and seven grandchildren.Meet Your Host:Angela CraigPassionate about Jesus, community & the unbreakable human spirit to change the world, Angela is driven to create environments where people know their lives matter and be equipped to do something about it. Environments like The Women's Room.Angela is the founder and lead pastor of Pursuit Church Live; the first social media church in the Assemblies of God fellowship. Prior to her adventures in digital ministry, Angela worked as a director for the Northwest Ministry Network strengthening and developing women leaders in the church. Angela is the author of 4 books. Her newest book: Pivot Leadership , will give you small steps to the big change you want to see in your life. You can check out her full bio and books at her website: angelalcraig.comAngela lives in the Seattle area with her husband Mark and their two sons who keep her life full of love and adventure. Support the show (https://secure.subsplash.com/ui/access/XPWTBF/)

We can't fix what we can't see. In today's episode of The Women's Room, we are talking about the stark difference between affirming and empowering women in leadership.Invite a friend and check it out!Meet today's hosts...Angela CraigPassionate about Jesus, community & the unbreakable human spirit to change the world, Angela is driven to create environments where people know their lives matter and be equipped to do something about it. Environments like The Women's Room.Angela is the founder and lead pastor of Pursuit Church Live; the first social media church in the Assemblies of God fellowship. Prior to her adventures in digital ministry, Angela worked as a director for the Northwest Ministry Network strengthening and developing women in the church. You can check out her full bio and books at her website: angelalcraig.comJennifer MilesJennifer has held pastoral roles in the church for the last 20 years and is currently completing her doctorate of ministry in semiotics and future studies. Currently, Jennifer is the product manager at FaithLife, working to empower churches to use technology for digital ministry. If you are a leader who is interested in developing effective solutions using bible storying to share the gospel, increase biblical engagement, and share a Christian worldview on social media, Jennifer is the person to call! You can connect with Jen on LinkedIn or @jenamiles on IG.Support the show (https://secure.subsplash.com/ui/access/XPWTBF/)