Articles for tag: Lisa Jernigan

January 7, 2013

Christian Standard

How Do You Define Your Leadership? Lisa Jernigan

By Lisa Jernigan “They are like trees planted along a riverbank, with roots that reach deep into the water. Such trees are not bothered by the heat or worried by long months of drought. Their leaves stay green, and they never stop producing fruit” (Jeremiah 17:8, New Living Translation). Living in the desert of Arizona, I understand dryness and I understand drought. Sometimes it is hard for life to survive and thrive in these conditions. Our lives in leadership can also go through times of dryness and drought. How do we stay green and fertile? As leaders, how do we

May 13, 2011

Christian Standard

Interview with Lisa Jernigan and Patty Wyatt

Patty Wyatt was reeling. A college roommate had been shot and killed at Wedgewood Baptist Church and just seven months later a man walked into her parents” homeowners” association meeting and randomly shot and killed Patty”s mother. About the same time, Lisa Jernigan”s mother passed away after a tough fight with cancer, and Lisa”s husband, Cal, had been asked to serve as the new senior pastor at Central Christian Church in Mesa, Arizona. But the move from Central”s youth ministry to “big church” left Lisa feeling very alone. A mutual friend saw these two women””both with grieving fathers and hearts

October 28, 2007

Lisa Jernigan

living an extraordinary life

Extraordinary Living

A birthday reflection and a memorial service lead Lisa Jernigan to consider what makes a life extraordinary. Through Vera’s example, she points to unconditional love, sacrificial living, and a giving heart shaped by Christ.

April 22, 2007

Lisa Jernigan

intentional acts of kindness

The Simplest of Things

A small act—like buying coffee for the car behind you—can spark a ripple of generosity. Lisa Jernigan urges readers to stop waiting, step into the arena, and let God multiply simple, faithful beginnings.

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