What do you do when you realise you are powerful? When you realise you have influence on people's lives? In fact, when you realise that people pretty much can't say no to you!
Welcome to the world of this week's Woman of Power, Julie-Anne Laird. JA says she rarely actually feels powerful, but has come to realise that this is not the way that other people experience her.
Julie-Anne is Director of Missional Engagement for City to City Australia, and Canon for Church Planting in the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne. JA references the Rise and Fall of Mars Hill podcast as an example of how not to steward power, and shares some really honest reflections on how she has dealt with this issue.
This series is brought to you by City to City Australia, and the 'Revitalise Australia' project. CTCA estimate that there are approximately 3000 Bible based, Gospel centred churches in Australia which are plateaued or declining. 'Revitalise Australia' is an ambitious project to see those churches rediscover life, health and purpose. You can watch a video of City to City founder Tim Keller talking about the 'Revitalise Australia' project here.
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