by Stephanie | Jun 30, 2020 | Church, Equipping, Mission
Here’s the thing… the church didn’t just leave the building a few months ago when many of us were without an option to worship corporately. At my church, Mill City Church we got the news on Friday March 13th that the school where we worship suspended our license...
by Stephanie | May 2, 2020 | Church, Leadership, Ministry, Mission
In the book of Acts we read that the church was “scattered” – unable to gather in the same way as they were before. (Acts 8) They were facing persecution and other hardships that most of us have only read about. However, God does an interesting thing through...
by Stephanie | Oct 10, 2018 | Church, Equipping, Ministry, Preaching & Speaking
Rev. Stephanie Williams O’Brien I have had opportunities to coach many emerging preachers over the years. In the last year I have designed and now teach the core Biblical preaching course at Bethel Seminary in St. Paul as well as our online program. Here are some of...
by Stephanie | Jan 20, 2018 | Church, education, Equipping, Ministry
It’s always an honor to get the chance to preach and speak at different events around the country. Here is the list so far for the opportunities I will have in this next season! Hope to see some of you there: Spring/Summer Speaking Schedule January 23rd...
by Stephanie | Oct 20, 2017 | Church, Equipping, Gender, Leadership, Ministry
I sat in the class glancing around at my classmates. Yet another seminary class where I was the only woman in the room. As I listened to the professor walk us through the syllabus, I was fighting the lies swirling in my head that I didn’t belong in a Master of...
by Stephanie | Jul 19, 2017 | Church, Life, Mission
Officiating covenant ceremonies is one of the greatest honors I have as a pastor. Even if, like last weekend, it was a beautiful outdoor setting, but I was dripping with sweat in the sun! It was the wedding of a couple who I have been mentoring for the last few years....
