We invited Dr. Courtney Jo Veasey to share her personal experience of getting her master's and doctorate degrees through seminary. We answer questions like, "How do I know if I should go to seminary?" "Where should I go?" "How do I get started?" "What should I study?" and more!

If you're wrestling with whether or not seminary is a good fit for you, this bonus episode should be extremely helpful as you navigate what is best for your own ministry journey!

Founder and director of Brunch Ministries, Dr. Courtney Veasey brings nearly twenty years of public Bible teaching experience to those she continues to serve through Christian enrichment and leadership focused events. Her ministry service also includes local church, parachurch, and academic posts previously held in Florida, Louisiana, South Carolina, and California. Courtney is a graduate of Florida Southern College (BA), New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (MDiv; PhD), and Gateway Seminary (ThM). Courtney enjoys finding just the right greeting card for the occasion and pairing just the right sauce with her meal. Connect with Courtney at brunchministries.com.


Resource Highlight: Lifeway Women Academy

It's easier to say than actually believe, right?

But it's true. No matter how talented you are, how many hours you work, or how many people show up to your small group, your value isn't found in anything you do. And the sooner you start focusing on Christ's work in you, the sooner you can stop striving to perform and start enjoying the calling God has given you.

If you know someone who could benefit from this conversation, would you send it to them? Let's constantly be reminding one another where our value comes from.

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If you have questions or feedback, contact us at girls.ministry@lifeway.com.

Resource Highlight: Gospel of John

The simple, accurate answer is the Great Commission! But in today's episode, we dig a little deeper to why and how we equip students to live on mission. This conversation is so important in setting the foundation for what kind of mission opportunities we plan, how to equip parents to join in, and how we prepare our own hearts as we take students on mission.

You're going to love our guest, Kenni Cavalier, and hearing her story! She is on staff at Long Hollow Church, serving the Family Ministry as the Missions Coordinator for kids, students, and parents.

Make sure to follow us @lifewaygirls and email girls.ministry@lifeway.com with any feedback.

When you obey God's calling and sign on as a ministry leader, it's easy to be naive about the hard stuff that comes with the position. Because while things like camp, dodgeball tournaments, paint wars, and more can be so much fun, the reality of ministry often looks like sacrifice.

So what do we do when our jobs aren't all fun and games? What do we do when we start questioning our calling or just begin growing weary? How do we hold fast to God's Word and His presence? Let's talk about it together in this episode.

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For feedback and questions, email girls.ministry@lifeway.com.

If you haven't had a conversation yet with a parent or a student about gender identity, you will. There are so many situations inside of student ministry that will cause you to know what you believe about gender identity and how you will respond.

In today's episode, we discuss with Aunt P the importance of empathy and relationship. Our hope is this will equip you to be a better ministry leader, as well as encourage your students on how to be a good friend to those who are wrestling with their identity.

Resource Highlights:

Chasing Love & Think Biblically
Gay Girl, Good God
Does the Bible Affirm Same-Sex Relationships?
Embodied

For questions and feedback, email girls.ministry@lifeway.com.

Often the first girls minister a teen girl will ever have is a mom. And because she is one of the primary disciple makers of her daughter, churches should celebrate, honor, and support her every chance we get! In today's episode, we talk about how we can do a better job at that. So if you know a mom, send this episode to her today and let her know how much she means to you.

We are excited to have author, Missie Branch, on the podcast today! Missie Branch serves as vice president of Community Engagement for Life Collective, Inc. She is a graduate of Southeastern Seminary with a masters in ethics, theology, and culture. Missie is married to Duce, and together they have four children. She enjoys reading, music, documentaries, walking, and good coffee. She is passionate about discipleship, theology, and ethics. Missie is a contributing author to ”The Whole Woman: Ministering to Her Heart, Soul, Mind, and Strength” and ”Women & Work: Bearing God’s Image and Joining in His Mission Through Our Work.”She is also the cohost of the Women & Work Podcast and is currently serving as a trustee for Charleston Southern University as well as the past chairman of the Board of Trustees at Lifeway Christian Resources.

Resource Highlight: Guided Prayer Journal for Teen Girls

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In this fun crossover episode, our friends from the Youth Ministry Booster podcast, Zac Workun and Chad Higgins, have joined us to talk all things CAMP! Through sharing our own experiences, our hope is that you will create the time to best prepare your heart and mind for a week away at camp with students.

Did you love hearing from our friends at Youth Ministry Booster? You can subscribe to their podcast here.

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Do you remember senior year of high school? There was so much excitement for the future, yet it came with a lot of unknowns, changes, and insecurities. As you prepare your students to make this transition out of your ministry, we hope this episode will provide some clarity and direction as you lead in the season ahead.

Resource Highlights:

• Before You Go
• In My Feels / For When I'm In My Feels
• A Different College Experience

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Email us at girls.ministry@lifeway.com with questions or feedback.