THE HISTORY 

 

Ministry Strong was birthed in the heart of Lisa Whittle in 2017, when her pastor-father went to heaven. It was then that the Lord challenged her with this word to her heart, "what are you doing with all you know?" As the daughter of a pastor from the time she was born, Lisa lived in 10 6 states by the time she was 12 years old, as her father took on different pastorates. A charismatic leader and powerful orator, Lisa's father weathered many ministry storms through the years, including an indictment by the IRS in the 1990's, which took its toll on the family weathering it with him.

Having gone on to attend seminary, herself, marry an ordained minister, serve for a short time as church planters/pastors, starting ministries as a lay-leader and now an author/speaker and ministry leader, herself, Lisa knows firsthand the many unique struggles of a ministry leader, both in and outside of the walls of a church. Her heart has always been to serve the Church, and her belief is that by helping strengthen ministry leaders, she is helping use her experiences and gifts to pour into the church in the greatest way she knows how.


ABOUT LISA

 
 

Jesus is everything. It is the heart, passion, and leadership approach of author and speaker, and podcast host, Lisa Whittle. Her love runs deep to see people pursue Jesus for life, grow deep roots of faith, and walk strong in the midst of a world that so often seems to have gone crazy. Lisa is the author of 9 books and a new Bible study which include her latest release The Hard Good. She is a sought-out Bible teacher for her wit and bold, bottom-line approach.

She is the founder of Ministry Strong -- restorative retreats and resources for ministry leaders, co-founder of Called Creatives -- an online community for writers and speakers, and host of the popular Jesus Over Everything podcast. She’s a wife, mom, lover of laughter, good food, interior design and The Bible, and a self-professed feisty work in progress.  You can find her on Facebook [Lisa Whittle], follow her on Instagram [@LisaWhittle] and Twitter [@LisaRWhittle], and visit her ministry community at www.lisawhittle.com.

 

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING…

 
 
There are few people I trust and look up to more than Lisa. She knows ministry and leadership within churches better than anyone, plus she has a huge heart for pastors and church leaders. Life (and ministry!) is a marathon, not a 50-yard dash—Ministry Strong will help pastors like me finish the race.
— Adam Weber Lead Pastor of Embrace Church and the author of Love Has A Name
 
 
I love that Lisa has taken the time to weave together the hard won wisdom that she gleaned as both the daughter of a minister and a minister so that we can all grow & learn. Ministers will always have a rough road ahead of them, but when we go it alone we set ourselves up for failure. Thank you Lisa for Ministry Strong!
— Lisa Bevere
 
 
Throughout the last several years of ministry, we have asked Lisa every question under the sun. Without fail, she has spoken to our leadership with insight and clarity we have not found anywhere else. Lisa possesses unmatched wisdom and a laser-like read on leadership dynamics, all forged by a life of ministry. Ministry Strong is, without a doubt, the next obedient step in stewarding the wealth of knowledge she has long been sharing with us.
— Ike & Sharon Miller Pastors at Bright City Church (Durham, NC) Founder