“And I know, I know, I know, I know, I know I want . . .” *dancing at desk subsides*
Sorry. Got a little carried away there.
But I am seriously excited about CONVERGE, the girls’ ministry forum that’s happening in Nashville in February. We had a planning meeting yesterday, and let me tell you, it’s going to be great!
In the creativity-inducing corners of Panera, Converge took even more definite shape as we considered what girls’ ministers have told us they want and need in an event like this. I know you’ll be blessed if you come. You’ll get the networking, worshiping, and soul-nurturing that you crave, as well as practical ideas for girls’ ministry that you can take home and implement. We’re also really pumped about you bringing your student leaders—those girls in grades 9-12 who are walking closely with the Lord and inspiring other girls to do the same.
So as we were sitting there, figuring out which breakout sessions should meet in what rooms, I was struck by how much fun I was having. The women I work with are funny, sweet, and smart.
But what I love most about these women is that they listen. They listen to their audience (you!), and those suggestions you’ve given us have been incorporated into what will happen at Converge. (So keep ‘em coming!) But they also listen to each other. These women praise each other for their ideas, and even when one idea doesn’t quite fit, there is a sense of honesty and love as it’s discussed and discarded. It’s a blessing to work with them and watch them model Christlikeness as we interact.
Do you have any coworkers like that? Coworkers who brighten your day, who can offer criticism without you taking it personally, whom you miss when they’re out on vacation or sick, who don’t talk on speakerphone incessantly? Hopefully y’all have someone like that in your office. But are you being that person to others?
I’m so thankful for these women at LifeWay, and I’d love to hear about the coworkers you’re thankful for too.
I can't wait for Converge!
I'll be there--looking forward to it!