Henriet's Blog

Henriet Update: Video, Author Page, Goodreads, Web Site, Article & Speaking

Good things have been happening. Here are just a few of them:

• A short video featuring me answering questions about my book. It's on my YouTube Channel, my website: www.henrietschapelhouman.com, and The Story Lives' Facebook page.
• I have started an author page on Amazon.com. 
• The Story Lives is on Goodreads. It needs some recommendations! If you're on Goodreads.com will you recommend my book. It would be great to get some reviews too. :)
• HenrietSchapelhouman.com has been updated. I've added the video, the article and fixed some links. If you find anything missing on any pages, please let me know!!!
• And my most recent article, A Great Call Requires Great Character, was published in Light & Life Magazine, February 2013 Discipleship Section. Three more articles will be published on line.
• I will present two workshops at the NW Ministry Conference, March 15, 2013. Workshop 1: "Go Do Some Serious Good: 5 Easy Steps to Living Missionally" will be Friday, March 15 at 11:40 am. Workshop 2: "Missional Leadership: Be Equipped to Advance Jesus' Kingdom" will be Friday, March 15 at 2:10 pm.

Light & Life Celebrates Women in Ministry—Includes My Article!

This month, Light & Life Magazine looks at women in ministry. The feature article reminds us that the Free Methodist Church has validated women in ministry since 1891 when Bishop B.T. Roberts published, "Ordaining Women." Roberts actually advocated women's ordination since 1861 and did so until his death. Finally, in 1974, the Free Methodist Church passed a resolution to give women equal status with men in the ministry. My friend, Marti Ensign, was one of the first women ordained in that group! Marti is a kick...full of energy and compassion. She helped me through a difficult time during my journey to become an ordained pastor.

Over the years, I've spoken about women in ministry, especially at the NW Ministry Conference in Redmond, WA. As an ordained pastor in the Free Methodist Church this topic is dear to my heart and I applaud Light & Life for tackling the issue.

I'm also grateful to Jeff Finley, managing editor, for inviting me to be part of the discipleship section. My article, "A Great Call Requires Great Character," discusses that everyone has a unique God-given story to tell. My article concludes with the following,

"Great character develops in Jesus’ presence—especially during trials. Jesus victoriously answered His call. We can too when we follow and obey Him."

Do you agree? What's your story and call? Check it out and let me know what you think. Also, post comments on my article and the entire magazine on Light & Life's facebook page: facebook.com/fmcusa. They love the interaction!