Grace to Lead: Being a Woman in Ministry | Episode 4 | Season 6
In this episode, Dr. Brandi Ginty sits down with Pastor Lisa Carter for a candid conversation about the joys, pressures, and responsibilities of being a woman in ministry.
With more than 35 years of ministry experience as a senior pastor, pastor's wife, and spiritual leader, Pastor Lisa shares lessons formed through decades of serving people, building ministry alongside her husband, and remaining faithful through both public and private seasons of leadership.
With honesty and grace, they explore how women can lead confidently while staying grounded in their identity, cultivate character when no one is watching, and navigate the unique expectations that often accompany ministry leadership.
Key Highlights
Leading with Strength and Humility: Pastor Lisa reflects on what healthy, God-honoring leadership looks like for women and why confidence and humility do not have to compete with one another.
The Unseen Weight Women in Ministry Carry: Dr. Brandi and Pastor Lisa discuss the expectations, pressures, and responsibilities that often exist behind the scenes, and how women can navigate them without allowing those pressures to define their identity.
Building Marriage and Ministry Together: Pastor Lisa shares an honest look at partnering with Pastor John through decades of marriage and ministry, including how they have navigated seasons when the demands of church and family pulled in different directions.
Character Before Platform: The conversation emphasizes the importance of spiritual formation, discipline, integrity, and developing character long before leadership is visible to others.
Staying Grounded Through Spiritual Disciplines: Pastor Lisa shares the practices that have sustained her through changing seasons and explains why a strong personal relationship with God remains essential to enduring leadership.
Responding to Pressure with Grace: From difficult ministry moments to overwhelming expectations, Pastor Lisa discusses what it means to choose patience, wisdom, and grace when circumstances are challenging.
Encouragement for the Woman Who Feels Unseen: The episode closes with encouragement for women who may feel overlooked, overwhelmed, or uncertain about their next step, reminding them that God's calling is not dependent on recognition from people.
This conversation is a reminder that sustainable ministry is not built through striving. It is formed through faithfulness, character, spiritual depth, and the grace to keep saying yes to God in every season.
Additional Resources
Abundant Life Church - https://abundantlife.church/