Everyone who seeks to follow Jesus and be a faithful servant leader benefits from having access to a community of support. Minister's Helper is more than self-guided resources and discussion forums. Here we learn to connect with God and one another in ways that help us prevent and overcome burnout, deepen our faith, and serve within our churches and our local communities with renewed joy.
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Linda believes in the gifted and grace-filled power of God at work in faith-based communities when they strive to live out and embody the love of Christ with one another. She believes this power is lived out when each member is empowered to share vulnerably, witness boldly, and serve wholeheartedly and holistically in body, mind, spirit, self, and others. Her experiences in training and leading lay and clergy leaders in ministry includes:
A key challenge in ministry is burnout and the holistic approach to learning and formation I offer is built with prevention in mind. Minister's Helper reimagines spiritual formation and growth as well as practical ways of offering ministry support through servant leadership.
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Rev. Linda Furtado, brings over 17 years of rich and diverse experience in ministry leadership. Her journey has spanned a broad spectrum of roles, including lay and clergy leadership positions, where she has exemplified servant leadership in the contexts of home, church, and the corporate world. Linda's multifaceted background includes:
Educational Expertise:
Trained as an educator, Linda has a strong foundation in teaching and learning principles, having served as a public school educator and an instructional designer.
Family Coaching:
As a certified Incredible Family coach through the Working Parent Institute, she specializes in strengthening family dynamics within the Christian faith.
Curriculum Development:
Her skills as a Christian curriculum writer have contributed to the creation of engaging and impactful learning materials for various age groups with global agencies and distribution networks.
Worship and Arts:
Linda's talents extend to worship writing and production, as well as visual and performing arts, enriching worship experiences and ministry outreach.
Theological Training:
She holds a Master in Christian Arts in Ministries degree, underpinning her ministry with deep theological insight and understanding.
United Methodist Tradition: A lifelong member of the United Methodist Church, Linda's approach is deeply rooted in its traditions and values.
Online Ministry Development:
Linda is an adept producer, writer, and developer of online ministry resources, leveraging digital platforms to extend the reach and impact of ministry efforts.
Through her comprehensive experience and skills, Linda is uniquely positioned to guide ministry leaders in enhancing their leadership capabilities, developing effective ministry strategies, and creating enriching worship and educational experiences.
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Rev. Linda Furtado - Here to help you learn to write, tell, and live your faith story so it transforms you—and the world around you.