Stepping up in Leadership & Overcoming Fear

I have been to three or four Summits now, and I am always amazed, encouraged and energized when I attend. The Summit encourages everyday, ordinary people to step out and “lead where you are.”

It has encouraged me to overcome obstacles of fear. My obstacle has always been fear—fear of not knowing what to do, fear that it wasn’t God’s will but my own idea, fear that I would want to quit soon after I started. That has been an area where I have grown. I have been learning to depend on God to lead me on the path He wants me on, and truly waiting on the Holy Spirit to direct my thoughts and actions.

Under the leadership of many trusted godly women, I have grown closer to God, trusting Him more and understanding that my spiritual growth will be a lifelong journey of learning. Taking the initial step into the unknown is a must. Relying on God to see it through is crucial.

After attending the Summit, I’ve stepped up into a leadership role in the women’s mentoring ministry at my church. I love encouraging women to get into God’s Word and hear His truth, to trust Him fully, knowing that His plan is bigger, broader and more than we could ever imagine.

I’ve learned that if there is just a slight inkling that God is leading you to do something, to go somewhere, or to serve in a role you think you are not capable of, do it! He alone equips His people to play a role in building His Kingdom.

– Laurie Teper, Summit attendee, North America