S04: Episode 12 - Breaking the Mold as a Female Pastor with Mandy Smith

Mandy Smith, the Lead Pastor of University Christian Church in Cincinnati is chatting with Steph today about what it looks like for her to be the only female Lead Pastor in her denomination. Discussing both the external and internal hurdles to stepping into leadership, Mandy and Steph share from their different perspectives as an introvert and extrovert. Mandy’s latest book is out now: The Vulnerable Pastor: How human limitations empower our ministry. Check out She Leads for resources on how women and men can partner together: http://www.missioalliance.org/sheleads/ Mandy’s church here: http://www.universitychristianchurch.net/ Mandy is also a regular contributor to Missio Alliance: Www.missioalliance.org Find Mandy on Facebook: Facebook.com/mandy.smith.50999 Discussion questions: 1) Have you spent time personally pouring over scripture to come to your personal convictions about women in leadership? 2) What do you perceive to be the weaknesses of your personality/gender and where could they be inhabited by God’s strength? 3) What ways can you identify that male and female leaders speak different languages? How can you better learn the language of the other gender? Follow Lead Stories Podcast to interact with Steph and Jo: Twitter: @LeadStoriesVox Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Facebook: LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at www.josaxton.com @josaxton Connect with Steph at www.pastorsteph.com @pastorsteph Subscribe on iTunes to have the podcast automatically download to your device every week or listen at www.leadstoriespodcast.com www.leadstoriesmedia.com