Leadership comes in many different forms and situations. While many of us don\u2019t see this personality trait as \u201cme\u201d, we are all leaders in various capacities and different situations. Luke 6:31 reminds us to \u201ctreat people in the same way that you want them to treat you.\u201d This is basic. We are setting an example in everything we do, whether it is in what we consider a leadership capacity or not. Being in this organization, you fill many roles at different levels. Not everyone will be president or another officer in their unit or at another level. But everyone in this organization has been given directions in John 13:14-15 to \u201c\u2026 Lord has washed your feet; you also should wash one another\u2019s feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By participating in this organization, we work together, discuss, and act on our annual goals, our pledge amount, and how we can be a part of it. Our Vision statement is about our ACTION.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Action means involvement. When there are opportunities for learning, fellowship, and spiritual development, we all need to step up and attend. Many will lead as per their leadership job descriptions, but all of us will lead as we step up and set an example. This year is filled with opportunities, and your conference leadership team is already planning for you. It can also be at your local unit, as programs are developed for racial justice, legacy, or endowment. United Women in Faith program books monthly prepared programs, and guest speakers who will share issues, or local programs that have a similar focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your conference team has three opportunities for you to learn more, meet other leaders (which we all are), and lead by example in your units.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Assembly, <\/strong>May 15-17, 2026, in Indianapolis, IN, is a quadrennial event and fabulous. See the big picture of how our dollars and attitude impact the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mission u,<\/strong> July 10-12, 2026, at Lazy F, one of our conference camps!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Annual Gathering, <\/strong>October 23-24, 2026, in Bellevue at Hope UMC, which is the combined congregations of St. Peter\u2019s and Bellevue First<\/p>\n\n\n\n Get these dates on your calendar; talk about them in your meetings, make a financial plan. There are scholarship opportunities at the unit, district, and conference levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Proverbs 4:23 We all lead in one way or another. May the Lord\u2019s peace and grace fill your heart and give you a call to action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Blessings,<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stell Wallace, Vice-President As a community of women organized for mission, it is important that we be the creative, supportive fellowship espoused in our PURPOSE. In that spirit, the Leadership Development Days planning team offers these guidelines, often referred to as ‘ground rules,’ to provide us a framework to ensure dialogue and participation that is open, respectful, and brave as we share, pray, learn, and listen together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Be mindful of our interrelatedness with one another and all of God’s creation\u2014celebrate diversity and practice sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Listen actively\u2014with head and heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Speak from your own experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Be aware of body language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Respect confidentiality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Expect unfinished business, both discomfort and joy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From \u201cHoly Currencies” by Eric Law<\/p>\n\n\n\n R = take RESPONSIBILITY <\/strong>for what you say and feel without blaming others<\/p>\n\n\n\n E = use EMPATHIC listening<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n S = be SENSITIVE <\/strong>to differences in communication style<\/p>\n\n\n\n P = PONDER <\/strong>what you hear and feel before you speak<\/p>\n\n\n\n E = EXAMINE <\/strong>your own assumptions and perceptions<\/p>\n\n\n\n C = keep CONFIDENTIALITY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n T = TRUST <\/strong>ambiguity because we are not here to debate who is right or wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Love<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Joy<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Peace<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Patience<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Kindness<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Goodness<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Faithfulness<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Gentleness<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Self Control<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Grace<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Mercy<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Forgiveness<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Humility<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Compassion<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Leadership comes in many different forms and situations. While many of us don\u2019t see this personality trait as \u201cme\u201d, we are all leaders in various capacities and different situations. Luke 6:31 reminds us to \u201ctreat people in the same way that you want them to treat you.\u201d This is basic. We are setting an example … Continue reading Vice President’s Corner<\/span> \n
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<\/strong>\u201cLeadership is ultimately a product of the heart we have for others and the vision we\u2019ve been called to lead. The heart impacts passion, motivation, and tenacity.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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United Women in Faith <\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Respectful Communications Guidelines<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Fruits of the Spirit:
Galatians 5:22-23<\/h4>\n\n\n\nOther Christian virtues:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n