Balancing the demands of ministry and personal life can be difficult for any woman in leadership, but pastors’ wives often face expectations unique to their roles. Today, Nicky Stade, Regina Haro, and Ronda Martin sit down with two guests to ask the hard question: how do they do it? Whether you are a pastor’s wife, a women’s ministry leader, or a credentialed minister, the Women of SoCal Leadership Podcast is designed to help you KNOW, GROW, and GO. Each month, we will have conversations around ...
Aug 26, 2024•45 min
“Ministry is not about a five-year plan, it’s about running hard until you see Jesus…for the rest of your life.” — Cassie Brown In the Parable of the Talents, Matthew 25:29 says, “For whoever has will be given more, and they will have an abundance.” As women in leadership, how do we prepare for what God has in store for us when we already have full plates? Join Nicky Stade and Cassie Brown as they discuss practical strategies and revealing insights on leadership capacity in ministry. Whether you...
Jul 15, 2024•45 min
In this episode, we sit down with a group of Pastors Wives and discuss what it looks like to foster a community of support and friendship in this unique ministry role. Whether you are a pastor’s wife, a women’s ministry leader, or a credentialed minister, the Women of SoCal Leadership Podcast is designed to help you KNOW, GROW, and GO. Each month, we will have conversations around relevant topics to help you be the best leader God has called you to be. Join the conversation by leaving a comment ...
Jun 17, 2024•40 min
Nicky Stade and Tiffany Gaudin navigate the delicate topic of grief with today’s amazing guest, Vanessa Shepherd. In her book, The Good in the Awful, Vanessa invites readers to join in on an honest conversation about pain and what it is to look for God in the darkness, using her own story of crippling grief as the guide to discovering if God is still good and at work in our brokenness. Are you up to join in on the challenge? Whether you are a pastor’s wife, a women’s ministry leader, or a creden...
May 20, 2024•43 min
Nicky Stade and Miriam Saravia sit down with young and anointed worship leader and recording artist, Jazmin Vera, to discuss the art of leading worship. Jazmin Vera is known as a woman passionate for the presence of God. For many years she has dedicated her life to leading worship, facilitating the gathering of people of all ages into the presence of God. In this episode, Jazmin shares her heart behind her calling, some wisdom on how to bridge the generations through worship, and how to build dy...
Apr 22, 2024•50 min
How can women in the church—women’s ministry leaders, pastors wives, and credentialed women—partner together to reach and disciple the next generation coming up behind us? Holly Davis recently wrote a compelling article in Influence Magazine, titled “Teenage Girls in Crisis: What they need from the local church”. In this episode, Nicky Stade dives into this topic with Holly to discuss the pressures today’s teen girls face and some practical tips we can begin utilizing today, whether we are in yo...
Mar 18, 2024•47 min
Anywhere from 55-75% of women experience Imposter Syndrome: a false belief that you are not qualified, don’t belong, or somehow are a fraud in leadership. Nicky Stade sits down for an in-depth discussion with Maria Evans and Niki Kolb—two outstanding leaders in Women’s Ministry—to discuss authentic leadership, vulnerability, and moving past the lies of the enemy in order to reach the lost and make disciples. Whether you are a pastor’s wife, a women’s ministry leader, or a credentialed minister, ...
Feb 19, 2024•54 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Nicky Stade and Tiffany Gaudin sit down with Jenni Wong Clayville to discuss women in leadership and Jenni’s inspiring story and the amazing ways she's breaking barriers in her area of influence within the church! Jenni currently serves at National Community Church as the Weekend Experience Pastor and is part of the teaching team at the Northern Virginia location. She also serves on the leadership team of Leading and Loving It for over ten years and recently on the Propel Ecclesia Team to suppor...
Jan 15, 2024•34 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Depending on the study, it’s reported that the average pastor remains at a church anywhere from 4-11 years. Combine that with the aging population of our current lead pastors behind the pulpit, and it’s inevitable that churches will face leadership transition in the near future. What does that look like, and how can we navigate that well? Let’s find out together!
Jun 20, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Whether you are a volunteer, on staff, or married to the pastor, we all face questions about our calling. How do you know you’re doing what God has called you to do? What do you do when you feel pulled towards something new, but the doors seem to close at every turn? Today we are gleaning some wise wisdom from our SoCal NWM Webinar archives and learning about: 1. Translating your reality into opportunity 2. How to embrace risk 3. Five best practices that every woman should know Whether you are a...
May 23, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Regular church attendance among women has rapidly declined in recent years. Nicky Stade & Linda Hicks sit down with a couple of Women’s Ministry leaders to discuss what they are doing to reach more women in their communities, and how healthy team leadership can impact ministry. Tag a friend and invite her into this conversation!
Apr 18, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 4
As of 2021, there were a total of 10,527 Assemblies of God Lead Pastors in our fellowship—and of those, just over 650 (in the entire nation) are women. It’s hard to follow your calling if you have never seen it modeled before. Today Nicky Stade & Miriam Saravia sit down with a well known bilingual, single, female lead pastor and multiple church planter about her journey in the lead role. Tag a friend and invite her into this conversation!
Mar 21, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Some pastors’ wives hold a leadership role or are active in ministry within their church while others may have their own careers out in the community. The truth is, there are no two pastors’ wives alike, which can sometimes make for a lonely calling. This month, join Nicky Stade, Regina Haro and two special guests as they discuss the highs (and yes, lows) of being a woman married to the pastor. Tag your favorite pastor’s wife in the comments and stay tuned for today’s encouraging conversation!...
Feb 21, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 2
It’s that time of year when we’re all trying to make improvements in our life, our relationships, or in our ministry, but we can’t do it alone. Whether you are a pastor’s wife, a women’s ministry leader, or a credentialed minister, the Women of SoCal Leadership podcast is designed to help you know, grow, and go. Each month, we will have conversations around relevant topics to help you be the best leader God has called you to be. This month, join Nicky Stade & JoAnn Johnson as they discuss th...
Jan 16, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 1
