Faith, Life and Leadership Vol II: 8 Canadian Women Tell Their Stories
General Editor Margaret Gibb
Foreword by Lorna Dueck
Castle Quay Books is pleased to announce the release of its newest title celebrating the lives of great women leaders entitled Faith, Life and Leadership Vol II: 8 Canadian Women Tell Their Stories.
This is the follow-up volume to the very successful first book by the same title. This second group of eight new, successful, experienced, godly Canadian women, has been similarly assembled, and again each contributor is a distinguished leader in her field. All have been willing to share the unique story that relates to the lessons they learned during their leadership journey. Their personal stories are told with utmost authenticity and integrity. Readers will be inspired, encouraged and edified to achieve great things for the Kingdom.
These stories will cover important themes such as:
- Understanding the Call of God
- Developing and Building Character
- Leadership Tests, Seasons and Processes
- Mentoring
- Strengthening Spiritual Disciplines
- Maturing Through Offences
- Living and Leaving a Legacy
Contributors to this book include the following:
- Margaret Gibb, executive director of Women Together
- Leila Springer, author, executive director of the Olive Branch of Hope
- Moira Brown, author, speaker, TV host, 100 Huntley Street
- Cheryl Weber, senior executive producer and co-host of 100 Huntley Street
- Wendy Hagar, founder and director Sew on Fire Ministries
- Ruth Ann Onley, singer, speaker, served with distinction with her husband David, former lieutenant governor of Ontario
- Susan Finlay, founder and national director of Nation at Prayer
- Marie Miller, founder, Foundations Ministries, author and lead pastor
- Aileen van Ginkel, vice president, Ministry Services, EFC
This book and the first volume should be on the shelf of every Christian woman who desires to be an effective, impactful leader.
A book launch is planned for Saturday, November 2 and will be held between 1 and 4 p.m. at Pickering Pentecostal Church, 1920 Badly St., Pickering, Ontario. All are welcomed to attend. For more information, visit www.women-together.org
About the Editor:
Margaret Gibb is the executive director of Women Together, an international speaker, and a published author and was selected as one of Canada’s 100 Christian women leaders in 2014. Her extensive leadership experience includes 25 years of pastoral ministry with her late husband, and 10 years as president of Women Alive
What people are saying about this book:
“Each one of these unique, personal, and vulnerable stories points to a bigger story: God’s powerful story of calling, redemption, faithfulness, healing, provision, protection, and impact. You can’t help being encouraged.”—Dr. Steve Brown, president of Arrow Leadership, author of Leading Me: Eight Key Practices for a Christian Leader’s Most Important Assignment
“What makes this book compelling reading is to see and marvel at how God can take the raw materials of our lives—strengths, weaknesses, accomplishments, and failings—and fashion something beautiful and fruitful beyond our imagining.”—Janet Clark, PhD, senior VP Academic, Tyndale University College and Seminary
“As you discover these women, you will discover too how God has been working with your life for the good works prepared for you. Settle in for a good curious journey with the remarkable women in these pages.”—Lorna Dueck, CEO / Crossroads Christian Communications & YES TV
“If you need a reminder that your life is a magnificent masterpiece in which God is carefully crafting out your victory, you will want to read every word in this book.”—Laura-Lynn Tyler Thompson, broadcaster, writer, politician, wife and mother
“Women, you will be pushed to look beyond obstacles, face internal barriers, and change the world by helping other women to do the same. Read this book and learn from some of the best.”—Rev. Dr. Carson Pue, executive mentor, author, speaker
“The inspiring stories of these women show how our God has his hand on our lives and is threading events, relationships, and opportunities into a beautiful handiwork for his glory and our good. Read and be encouraged.”—Marilyn Gladu, Member of Parliament, Sarnia-Lambton
“An awesome must-read for both women and men seeking to lead or already serving in leadership.”—Paul Magnus, PhD, president emeritus, distinguished chair, professor of leadership, coach, consultant and facilitator, Briercrest College and Seminary
“Pick up two copies of this book, one for you and another for ‘that other woman leader’ who looks like she’s got it all together.”—Sheryl Giesbrecht Turner, ThD, founder of From Ashes to Beauty, Inc.
“These are powerful statements by powerful women. They are all as tough as nails, but as tender as new shoots—tenacious, but tender-hearted, living out God’s call on their lives. Bravo!”—Honourable Deborah Grey, PC, OC, LLD
“If you feel stuck in your life, this book has biblical truths, mentoring wisdom, and fresh revelation to help break you through into a new place of faith, life, and leadership.”—Saundra Dalton-Smith, MD, internal medicine physician and author of Sacred Rest
Faith, Life and Leadership Vol II: 8 Canadian Women Tell Their Stories is available at most bookstores, through Parasource Marketing & Distribution Canada or on Castle Quay Books site
Soft Cover – ISBN 978-1-988928-15-9 – $19.95 in Canada
e-book – ISBN 978-1-988928-16-6- $9.95 in Canada
192 pages, size 6″ x 9″
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For more information, author interviews or book reviews:
Larry N Willard – publisher
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