Becky’s Journey
I was born in Victorville, California into an Air force family. The early years of my life were lived in California, Germany, Arizona and eventually settling down in Oklahoma. I have two siblings, an older and younger brother. During my teen age years, I enjoyed cheerleading, horseback riding and softball. In 1970 my family moved to the small town of Newcastle, Oklahoma. I would say it was there I found my wings to fly and set out to discover the life God had for me. It was during my early high school years friends invited me to attend the local church. I enjoyed the friendships with other teens and the events, but more than anything I remember the youth leaders who invested their time and wisdom in me. Those leaders were not seminary trained or aspiring to leadership, they purely had a genuine care and concern for teens in our community. It took several years for me to accept their love and eventually accept their Savior.
I had always known “about” God, but struggled with my own worthiness of having a relationship with Him. In my early twenties I finally surrendered my life to Him. When I asked for forgiveness, confessed my need for a Savior, believed that He died for me and received His grace, forgiveness and love, my whole life changed.
Defining Leadership Moments
When I look back on my life and begin to connect the dots that bring purpose and meaning to my life I cannot escape the memories of leadership experiences I have had. As I said earlier, I grew up with two brothers, that relationship just begs any only daughter to be the boss, and many times my brothers clearly defined me as such. In extracurricular organizations in High School, such as Cheerleading and Future Homemakers of America, I rose to leadership roles, taking the presidential positions and fearlessly speaking to large groups. One leadership role I wasn’t quite as comfortable with is was a Minister’s wife. I grew into the role, but there were always other leadership roles with women and children within the church that seemed to define me.
My Call to Ministry Leadership
I began to sense God’s call on my life as a young adult wife and mom. I didn’t have a clue as to what that would look like at that time in my life. During the next seasons of life, I would say I learned more about leadership by being a wife, mom and volunteer in the church than through any book or conference I attended. My heart’s prayer and commitment was that God would do whatever He needed to do in and through me to prepare me to serve Him. Many leadership opportunities developed and the experiences developed me through the years.
On September 11, 2001, I had agreed to take the position of Women’s Missions and Ministries Director at the Colorado Baptist Convention. On that day, I was scheduled to go before the Executive Board and be presented as a new employee. We awaken to see the horrific events in New York City and other locations in our nation and in shock and fear we experienced what many countries have experienced for centuries; what it means to be under attack and hated by others in our world. Earlier than had been scheduled, I received a call to make my way to the meeting for the presentation. I gathered my tissue, tried unsuccessfully to put on my makeup, gather my thoughts and head to the office. During the brief drive the Lord confirmed and solidified His calling me “for such a time as this.” Since that day, women’s lives have never been the same. The foundational security of marriage, family, finances, jobs, friendships and life as usual have been drastically crumbling.
My Call to a Coaching Ministry
The joys of my ministry are the opportunities I have to pass on to others that which God has so graciously invested in me. I get to do that through many avenues; large and small groups, individuals, state-wide, national and international venues. I have two prayers I offer to the Lord prior to any speaking or training engagement; one, May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, oh Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer; two, Lord, would you let me know in some way that at least one or two of the hearers; heard, received and will implement what they have heard from me and from You?
From that passionate desire to see women leading confidently and based on Paul’s admonition to Timothy to pass on to faithful men what had been entrusted to him, I began to dream about and develop this leadership coaching ministry.
If God so desires and leads you to make a commitment to participate in the Women In Leadership Coaching process, I look forward to assisting you in your leadership journey.
Women In Leadership Coaching Vision
God decided to let his people know this rich and glorious secret which he has for all people. This secret is Christ himself, who is in you. He is our only hope for glory. So we continue to preach Christ to each person, using all wisdom to warn and to teach everyone, in order to bring each one into God's presence as a mature person in Christ. To do this, I work and struggle, using Christ's great strength that works so powerfully in me. Colossians 1:27-29 (NCV)
I was born in Victorville, California into an Air force family. The early years of my life were lived in California, Germany, Arizona and eventually settling down in Oklahoma. I have two siblings, an older and younger brother. During my teen age years, I enjoyed cheerleading, horseback riding and softball. In 1970 my family moved to the small town of Newcastle, Oklahoma. I would say it was there I found my wings to fly and set out to discover the life God had for me. It was during my early high school years friends invited me to attend the local church. I enjoyed the friendships with other teens and the events, but more than anything I remember the youth leaders who invested their time and wisdom in me. Those leaders were not seminary trained or aspiring to leadership, they purely had a genuine care and concern for teens in our community. It took several years for me to accept their love and eventually accept their Savior.
I had always known “about” God, but struggled with my own worthiness of having a relationship with Him. In my early twenties I finally surrendered my life to Him. When I asked for forgiveness, confessed my need for a Savior, believed that He died for me and received His grace, forgiveness and love, my whole life changed.
Defining Leadership Moments
When I look back on my life and begin to connect the dots that bring purpose and meaning to my life I cannot escape the memories of leadership experiences I have had. As I said earlier, I grew up with two brothers, that relationship just begs any only daughter to be the boss, and many times my brothers clearly defined me as such. In extracurricular organizations in High School, such as Cheerleading and Future Homemakers of America, I rose to leadership roles, taking the presidential positions and fearlessly speaking to large groups. One leadership role I wasn’t quite as comfortable with is was a Minister’s wife. I grew into the role, but there were always other leadership roles with women and children within the church that seemed to define me.
My Call to Ministry Leadership
I began to sense God’s call on my life as a young adult wife and mom. I didn’t have a clue as to what that would look like at that time in my life. During the next seasons of life, I would say I learned more about leadership by being a wife, mom and volunteer in the church than through any book or conference I attended. My heart’s prayer and commitment was that God would do whatever He needed to do in and through me to prepare me to serve Him. Many leadership opportunities developed and the experiences developed me through the years.
On September 11, 2001, I had agreed to take the position of Women’s Missions and Ministries Director at the Colorado Baptist Convention. On that day, I was scheduled to go before the Executive Board and be presented as a new employee. We awaken to see the horrific events in New York City and other locations in our nation and in shock and fear we experienced what many countries have experienced for centuries; what it means to be under attack and hated by others in our world. Earlier than had been scheduled, I received a call to make my way to the meeting for the presentation. I gathered my tissue, tried unsuccessfully to put on my makeup, gather my thoughts and head to the office. During the brief drive the Lord confirmed and solidified His calling me “for such a time as this.” Since that day, women’s lives have never been the same. The foundational security of marriage, family, finances, jobs, friendships and life as usual have been drastically crumbling.
My Call to a Coaching Ministry
The joys of my ministry are the opportunities I have to pass on to others that which God has so graciously invested in me. I get to do that through many avenues; large and small groups, individuals, state-wide, national and international venues. I have two prayers I offer to the Lord prior to any speaking or training engagement; one, May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, oh Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer; two, Lord, would you let me know in some way that at least one or two of the hearers; heard, received and will implement what they have heard from me and from You?
From that passionate desire to see women leading confidently and based on Paul’s admonition to Timothy to pass on to faithful men what had been entrusted to him, I began to dream about and develop this leadership coaching ministry.
If God so desires and leads you to make a commitment to participate in the Women In Leadership Coaching process, I look forward to assisting you in your leadership journey.
Women In Leadership Coaching Vision
God decided to let his people know this rich and glorious secret which he has for all people. This secret is Christ himself, who is in you. He is our only hope for glory. So we continue to preach Christ to each person, using all wisdom to warn and to teach everyone, in order to bring each one into God's presence as a mature person in Christ. To do this, I work and struggle, using Christ's great strength that works so powerfully in me. Colossians 1:27-29 (NCV)
