From Scissors to Scripture: How God Called a Hairstylist to Pastor a Nation
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From Scissors to Scripture: How God Called a Hairstylist to Pastor a Nation

Ministry as a woman hasn’t always been easy. I’ve walked into many rooms as the only woman at the table. I’ve faced rejection but through it all, I’ve learned to root my identity in Christ.

If you’re a woman wondering if leadership or ministry is for you, let me encourage you: You belong at the table. Not with arrogance, but with the confidence that comes only from Jesus. If He called you, He will equip you—just as He did for me.

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Legacy Builders A new series in the work section of BE!
Amanda Stassen Amanda Stassen

Legacy Builders A new series in the work section of BE!

Meet Grace Simon

Wife, mom of 4 and grandmother of two, city councillor, and a luxury Realtor in York Region. But beyond the titles, she’s someone who wakes up every day on a mission. Her top values — faith, love, and freedom — guide how she lives, leads, and serves. Whether she’s coaching entrepreneurs, advocating for policy at town hall, or helping families transition into their next home, she believes everything she does is spiritual, not by might or by power, but by His Spirit.

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Broken, yes. Brave, a little. Determined to be the daring woman                                          By Cathie Ostapchuk
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Broken, yes. Brave, a little. Determined to be the daring woman By Cathie Ostapchuk

When I fell hard, it was into a sea of self-doubt. When I rose again, it was because of the revelation that God was not only with me as a female leader but also with every woman who has walked this earth. Who am I to refrain from stepping into this cultural moment with my broken experiences, each visible yet healed by the golden thread of God’s supernatural purpose.

I am here for the now and the next generation of women in our nation and beyond. Broken, yes. Brave, a little. But I am determined that I will not be helpless, self-silenced, or diminished. I choose to be the daring woman, in a lineage of daring women.

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From basketball camp to cop                              From mom to pastor’s wife
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From basketball camp to cop From mom to pastor’s wife

As I look back on my life, I realize there are countless times that God has met me and directed my path. Often I feel confused, scared, and directionless. I feel like the lost sheep that the bible so often talks about. Reflecting on my story, my Shepherd has always been there. Gently guiding, intervening, and building a beautiful story out of my life, for my good and for his Glory.

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Brigitte’s story: A Journey of Faith, Resilience, and New Beginnings
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Brigitte’s story: A Journey of Faith, Resilience, and New Beginnings

My name is Brigitte, and for over 15 years, I was a pastor’s wife. Because the “D-word” is worse than a swear word in ministry, it’s when I became the “EX” that I thought I was unusable by God. The sheer thought of divorce haunted me for over a decade as I saw my nonexistent marriage go from bad to worse. But I’m getting ahead of myself. Let’s start at the beginning, shall we?

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