Girls' Ministry Forum 2011 highlights some great speakers, women who are pioneers, trailblazers, and leaders in this field. This blog spotlights Selma Wilson, vice president of B&H Publishing Group at LifeWay Christian Resources. During her tenure at LifeWay, Selma has provided extensive leadership to a variety of ministries, including serving as director of organizational performance and director of the discipleship and family magazine department. She was the original editor of Journey magazine and was one of the key players of getting women's ministry established at LifeWay. Not only is she passionate about women, she is also passionate about the next generation. You will not want to miss her insight, vision, and wisdom.
What is your favorite food? Italian
What is your favorite vacation spot? Any beach!
Hidden talents: I grew up on a farm so I can ride horses and milk a cow (or at least I could at one time!).
Pet peeve: I struggle with negative, grumpy people, complaining, whining people. I don't do well with the "glass is half empty" attitude.
Reason you love girls' ministry: I love the wonder and beauty of God's delightful and diverse creation that shows up in girls! God made us "women" for a reason and it is to be celebrated in all its hormonal comlexity. I love helping girls see the wonder of God and helping them anchor on the reality that God has made them, redeemed them by grace, given them the opportunity to received His Spirit through faith in Christ, and that He has gifted them, called them and has a plan for their lives. There is that special moment when their eyes light up and they receive that truth that is just the best ever. And I also love girl stuff like hair, shoes, nails, make-up, bows, ribbons, and boy talks. Precious stuff.
If you had to do it over again, what's one thing you'd do differently? Nothing. All of it has been a part of what God has woven together to make me who I am today. Even in the toughest places in my life, God has reformed it to transform me more in His image. Mistakes, you bet. Grace, all the time and everyday.
Kind of shoes you want to be buried in: My houseshoes!
If you could say one thing to girls or their leaders and that one thing stuck with them forever, what would you tell them? You have been wonderfully and beautifully made by the God of the universe.
What books are on your nightstand? the Bible, Radical by David Platt, The Millennials by Thom and Jess Rainer, Book of Days by James Rubart, The First 90 Days by Michael Watkins, and The Painful Side of Leadership by Jeff Iorg.
What new songs have you added to your iPod lately? I am a Christmas song nut so I am loaded up with a wide variety of Christmas music. 'Ts the season.
What's one thing that your spouse would say is absolutely annoying about you? It is a little thing but my entire family loves to get me on this one. The way our dining room table sits, I face the kitchen. I can't stand to have the cabinet doors or drawers in the kitchen open when we sit down to eat. They love to open all of them and watch me. Fun time!
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