The Lydia Network

📢 Exciting News!

Lauren France, founder of The Lydia Network and Development Director at Equipping Leaders International, is featured on the latest episode of the Women & Work podcast! 🎙️✨

In this conversation, Lauren shares her heart for equipping global church leaders, the inspiration behind The Lydia Network, and how women today can follow in the footsteps of Lydia in the Bible. She also offers a fresh perspective on fundraising as ministry and how God can use women for His kingdom purposes around the world.

We’re so grateful for the opportunity to share this message and invite you to listen in! 🙌

In Malawi, we are working carefully and mindfully in Muslim communities, sharing the love of Christ while respecting the local culture. While we must be cautious, we know God has a bigger plan and is faithfully guiding us every step of the way. His provision and faithfulness have been evident.

We trust that He will continue to lead us in bringing hope and truth.

✨ Our laser-focus verse for 2025 and always!

What about you? Do you have a verse, word, or theme that you’re focusing on for 2025? Share it in the comments below—we’d love to hear how God is guiding you into the new year!

✨ 2024: God Moving in Tanzania

In early November, leaders in Tanzania and Zanzibar gathered for a course on Worship and Sacraments. Together, they explored what Scripture teaches about worshiping God in holiness, designing biblically grounded worship services, and understanding the sacraments of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper.

Despite their diverse denominations and worship styles, these leaders were united in their openness to learn and grow. 🙌 This is a beautiful reminder that the Holy Spirit is at work, guiding His people through faithful teaching.

Thank you for supporting the Lydia Network and Equipping Leaders International as we help leaders grow in their faith and strengthen the global church!

Merry Christmas from grandma’s house! Our precious family celebrates with so many traditions. From matching Jammies to baking monkey bread to opening gifts from hand knit stockings, to my birthday on Christmas Eve - it’s truly all of the feels, full of Christmas cheer (and little sleep!). 😆

I pray your Christmas was filled with hope, warmth, and the joy of celebrating our Savior’s birth. What a gift it is to reflect on His love and faithfulness as we close out the year.

2024 has been an exciting and impactful year for the Lydia Network! Together, we’ve celebrated milestones like:
✨ Attending the TGCW Conference
✨ Welcoming over 25 new Lydias this fall
✨ Funding motorbikes for remote pastors in Africa to reach their communities

Thank you for being part of this community. Your prayers, support, and encouragement make this work possible. Let’s step into 2025 laser focused to live on mission- with hearts full of faith and anticipation for all God has planned! 🙌🏻

With love and gratitude,
Lauren
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