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by Georgialee Lang (Editor), Margaret Gibb (Contribution by), Carolyn Arends (Contribution by)
Faith, Life and Leadership: 8 Canadian Women Tell Their Stories is a collection of stories by 8 of Canada's most prominent Christian women leaders who share the principles that helped each of them to achieve great things for God in our country as told through their own life stories. The General Editor is Vancouver lawyer and arbitrator, Georgialee Lang, also a contributing author, together with Deb Grey, from Qualicum Beach, former Member of Parliament and Order of Canada recipient; Lorna Dueck, CEO of Crossroads Communication, host of Context TV, and columnist for the Globe and Mail; Carolyn Arends, award-winning singer, songwriter, and author; Joy Smith, former Member of Parliament and founder of the Joy Smith Foundation, whose mission is to stamp out the trafficking of women and girls; Margaret Gibb, ordained minister, former CEO of Women Alive, and presently CEO of Women Together, a ministry that encourages and supports women across Canada and around the world; Janet-Epp Buckingham, law professor, and religious rights leader who championed Trinity Western University's journey to bring a Christian Law School to Canada; and Christine MacMillan, formerly a leader in the Salvation Army, and presently Senior Advisor for Social Justice, World Evangelical Association.This collection is packed with important principles and key life lessons told in a personal, authentic, challenging and inspiring way. Each contributor is a distinguished leader in her field, who has been willing to share the unique and mostly untold stories and lessons of their personal journeys, communicated with utmost authenticity and integrity. These stories will inspire a generation of Christian women who believe they have barely scratched the surface of their potential and who are looking to help other women become better leaders who want to contribute to the healing and restoration of our country and make a difference in our world.
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THERE IS A NEW HUNGRY generation of Christian women who believe they have barely scratched the surface of their potential and who are looking for help to become better leaders who can contribute to the healing and restoration of our country and make a difference in our world.They are pleading for female leaders who have gone before them, who are led by God's Spirit, to come forward and serve as their mentors and models. Finally, just such a group of experienced women has been assembled. It's a group of eight successful, godly Canadian women, each of whom is a distinguished leader in her field, willing to share the unique stories and lessons of their journeys to becoming strong Spirit-filled leaders. They communicate with utmost authenticity and integrity so that others might be inspired and edified.
