After much deliberation I am starting a blog. It is aimed primarily at girls who are in ministry or leadership or some sort.
It comes out of my desire to help young women avoid some of the rookie mistakes I made .
I know I don’t have all the answers so my hope is that it will become a discussion where we share wisdom gained.
I hope to post every week- but we will see how it goes- I will also get friends from all over the world to write in areas that I know I have no clue in.
The first few blogs are not about the most flashy area- but they are foundational to everything else – so I am putting them up front.
Here’s my first blog
It’s About Serving Jesus –Not a Man or a Church. Part 1
In church life we hear so much about serving; and well we should. The heart of the ministry of Jesus was to serve- “the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve”. We frequently hear about it as serving our local church or serving leadership. Understanding that the church is the body of Christ on the earth and the Apostles, Pastors, Teachers, Prophets and Evangelists are His gifts to the earth serving them is obviously an extension then of serving Jesus. Or is it ?
We have to have it clearly delineated in our hearts that we are serving Jesus first and through our service to Jesus we are serving the leadership he places above us. It may appear like semantics and hair splitting to make a distinction but I believe it is the way for health and longevity in ministry.
The way to best explain the importance of this concept is to show what happens when this is not in place in our hearts.
When we loose sight of serving Jesus and focus on our current role or place there is a tendency within all people and particularly women to hold onto it very tight. We have to maintain our position to maintain our area of service. When we are serving Jesus, where we are and what we are doing matter less.
This was aptly described to me in a recent conversation with a long term worship leader who has been the main singer on numerous C3 worship albums, been front and center of worship teams at large international conferences, toured with the C3 band and is currently singing BVs way out to the side of her church stage. On commenting on her incredible dedication and passion on the side of the stage she said to me “I am worshipping Jesus and it doesn’t matter where they put me (or don’t put me) on stage I will worship him with all I have”. What a woman!
It takes maturity and a clear understanding that we are serving Jesus to live this, my guess is that is has also taken tears and soul searching to get there.
Parts 2 to follow next week- but in the mean time – How do you keep Jesus central ?
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This is awesome!!! We can get Pam Wisdom in London!!! SO good!! Miss you Pam! xxx
Miss you too Izzy- thanks for reading xx
Very encouraging Pam. Good for keeping focus on what matters 🙂
Thanks Lee xx
Pam,
This is way cool – I’m really excited to read more of your insights in your upcoming blog posts!
Thanks Mish – glad to have you popping by !
Pam, best to you on this very cool blog!! ❤
Thanks Kimbo xx
Seems that serving jesus is wherever your having a ” living out the cross ” experience. which can be most all the (time If your willing.) I think if we were willing every moment , we would short circuit , I would ….. Or do find myself needing time being idle , and just “being” , otherwise I start being too much ” in control” and then I’m not serving anyone but myself. Tricky.
Good point Kim – think that is not so much about your doing but about your motivation. Good heavens we all need time to be still, to rest, to have fun – especially you with a big life. It’s about your heart I think . Thoughts anyone ??
This is an answered prayer! I have been struggling as a woman in leadership for a while and I’m in need of this encouragement and wisdom. I am on a church staff along with 4 men and oversee the worship and production which consists of mostly men who are mostly older than me. Over the past year, our church has grown significantly and our team has tripled. It’s a great thing but it has also introduced egos, tantrums, and disloyalty. It has been very hard to manage at times. Fortunately, our staff and lead pastor are extremely helpful and supportive, which has given me confidence to persevere. Our team has the potential to be unified and amazing and I’ve seen so much evidence of that too. It all comes down to Satan throwing his own little tantrum about how many lives are being changed at our church and he’s pulling out all the stops to try and distract us from our vision. I try to always put Jesus first in my own life and in my ministry and hope that that is an example to the team. I have a lot of growing to do as a leader and I think this blog is going to help me! Thank you, Pam!!!
Colleen- so excited that the gorgeous 18 year old singer I knew has grown up and become a Worship Pastor ! Love seeing you and your little girl on FaceBook.
Be easy on yourself – we all have lots to learn. Hopefully you will avoid some of my mistakes- and learn from some of my friends I get on here too.
Everyone wants growth – but it does cause growing pains. If you have a supportive Lead Pastor and Staff that is most of the battle.
I am sure you are doing a brilliant job- but I am excited to be able to be on the journey a little with you from across the Ocean
Great stuff….very refreshing…aptly applies to males from both up front and down the back….
Thanks so much David- that is so encouraging
Love your blog and the provocative thoughts. Will look forward to reading your other thoughts and the comments of others. Thanks Pam
Thanks Judith -see you soon xx
Great word Pam!!!
Invaluable. Challenging for some, as it was for me at one point. But, also liberating, and securing knowing that we can trust and rest in Jesus always. Thanks for sharing. Absolutely love it!!!
Leslie- great thought-serving Jesus is liberating and secure. Thanks for popping by
This just made my day! I’ve always been a big Pam Burrow fan but this just proves why. I loved this and can’t wait for me! Brilliant!
So kind Amy xx
Awesome blog Pam! Looking fwd to week 2! 🙂
Thanks so uch for taking time in your huge life to read it xx
One word for the blog and this post…BRILLIANT.
Excited for more priceless truths to come. X
Love you Anna – thanks for the encouragement
This is the best! I love your thoughts!
How do I keep Jesus central?
For me personally, it comes down to remembering!
A very wise woman once said this to me “Bek, remember what you heard when you were in the light.” – Pam Borrow
(I’m sure we can all understand the meaning of this statement, however it changed my life – in allowing me to not have to let my current circumstance cloud my view of who Jesus is and His place in my life)
It’s in the remembering. Remembering who Jesus is, what He has done for me in the past, the revelations He’s given me about Himself and what He has spoken to me.
This very wise woman has also said to me… “Bek, How big is Your God?” – Pam Borrow (again, power of rememberence)
I wouldn’t have been able to pin point this before your blog (so thank you), but Jesus is always central for me when I decide to remember Him.
He’s never let me down before, so He won’t start now!!
Thanks for writing! Can’t wait to read more!
Bek – you are the most teachable person I know xx
Pam! So excited for this and for your unique point of view and wisdom you have to share. Looking forward to reading many more!!
THanks Valle – and thanks for being part of the team who launched this xx
Hey Pam, nice start to blogging!
I’m not a girl, but I love what you have to say and have taught me, so I’ll be stopping by too. I may even share with some rebellious males too 😉
Too kind Mathan ! Love to have you pop by !
You’re just amazing Pam. Input that I really welcome in my life as a newbie at leading. Can’t wait for the next one!! Xx
Oh Lauren you are wise beyond your years – excited to be part of your journey
Yay Pam!!! So excited to continue reading your blog, and this is a great place to start – love it!!!
Thanks Ash – so excited you read it!
Pam … Go the blog … and encouraging us girls … and very cool to read about keeping the one thing the main thing – Jesus.
Thanks Amanda ,
Congrats Pam! Love this!!! I too have been deliberating over starting a blog – have a number of different topics that somehow aren’t fitting together – yet 🙂
Yeah took me ages to decide to do it as well – you should go for it – sure it will be wonderful!
Love this Pam! Very relevant. 🙂 Welcome to the blogging community!
THanks Jess ! Jikes I have done it !
YAY!!!! Pam blogging!! This is awesome- its been exactly the message I have been sharing recently. #soulsister!!
Wow so cool Lizby – glad to know I am not too far off base – if you are saying it I must be on track. #definitelysoulsisters