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God-Given Calling, Real-World Challenges: A Blueprint for Christian Women Leaders

March 19, 2025•2 min read

In this Season 3 premiere, I reveal the results of a recent survey of Christian women leaders in ministry and business. As someone who's coached hundreds of Christian women leaders, I've seen these patterns emerge time and again, and I'm passionate about helping you break through these common barriers.

I share the top three challenges these gutsy women face in pursuing their God-given callings, and outline four key areas that will help you overcome obstacles and make greater impact in less time. If you've ever felt alone in your leadership journey or wondered why your calling feels so difficult, this episode offers encouragement and practical insights to help you move forward with confidence.

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Key Takeaways

  1. Identify Your Big Dream for the Year

    • Ask yourself: Is your big goal related to creating resources/services, expanding influence, or impacting your community?

    • Take time to clarify what success looks like beyond just completing tasks (e.g., not just finishing a book, but getting it into readers' hands)

  2. Recognize Your Top Challenges

    • Productivity Challenge (50% of leaders): Carving out time, balancing roles, limiting distractions, staying consistent, stopping procrastination

    • Planning Challenge (73% of leaders): Figuring out priorities, sticking to action plans, deciding next steps, determining what offers to create

    • People Challenge (86% of leaders): Increasing reach, leveraging partnerships, expanding networks, attracting clients, building support teams

  3. Focus on These Four Solution Areas

    • Clarity: Get crystal clear on your vision and calling

    • Strategy: Create a doable action plan with right priorities

    • Visibility: Build bridges between you and those you're called to serve

    • Community: Connect with supporters and those you serve (the key to opportunity)

Putting Faith Into Action

  • Take 5 minutes after this episode to write down your one big goal and which category it falls into.

  • Identify which of these three challenges is your biggest obstacle right now.

  • Determine which solution area you need to prioritize this week.

  • Download my free infographic today and discover how you fit with other leaders in our community.

Leaders Resources

When you join our community group this week, I'll personally welcome you and answer your top leadership question! Join us and connect with other women who are walking similar paths and share your leadership journey!

Scripture

"Well done, good and faithful servant." - Matthew 25:23

Dr. Sheila Cornea
Dr. Sheila Cornea is a faith-forward strategist and advisor who helps Christian women steward what God has entrusted to them and move meaningful work forward with wisdom, strategy, and courage.
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