Live Anointed

"Very few books do I consider 'must reads' for anyone in church leadership, but this is one. Katie Lance takes us into the heart of what has become a deeply divisive issue, but the Holy Spirit brings unity and truth through her words. After reading and re-reading it, I'm still blown away by the courage, honesty, and clarity. I wish I had it to process with others 27 years ago when I started in ministry, but I am convinced and committed to using it now." -Rev. Santes Beatty, Director of Next Gen Ministries for The Wesleyan Church

"This book is a must-read for any church leader seeking to build a ministry grounded in holiness and collaboration. Rev. Katie Lance beautifully captures the Spirit's call for men and women to lead together in God's kingdom. The next generation is done waiting for the church to get this right. The time is now." -Rev. Zach Coffin, Director of Partnership for Kingswood Learn; Consultant and Coach

"Katie Lance has written a real-life book full of real-life examples of the ungodly, unholy, and at times, almost unbelievable barriers to kingdom ministry that female leaders have experienced at the hands of Christians. This book is a joyful proclamation of the holy power of God to call, equip, and empower both women and men to operate in Spirit-empowered togetherness. Lance provides actionable next steps, habits to practice, and practical ways to catalyze a whole new movement of leaders." -Rev. Dr. Christy Lipscomb, Lead Pastor of City Life Church, Michigan

"If you limit Katie's writing to 'just another book about men and women in Christian leadership,' you've largely missed her point. We in the church have a distressing tendency to divert our attention and actions away from Jesus' primary calling-love him supremely and love the lost sacrificially. When you read Katie's book, remember that her primary focus is his primary calling.

Katie's passion for Jesus and lost people shines as she beckons us to envision a church that truly influences our world with kingdom fullness-men and women serving Jesus together as his servant leaders, each bringing their stories, strengths, gifts, and perspectives to focus on making and maturing disciples. She invites us with courageous humility-biblically, historically, theologically, and experientially. She encourages us to listen to each other with respect and empathy, treat each other with honor, and walk graciously with Jesus together.

Take Katie seriously. She will stretch you to consider God's church and kingdom ministry in ways that will enlarge our capacity to live out his primary calling. In the end, that's all that really matters." -Rev. Dr. Tim Roehl, President and Itinerant Multiplier, Fit & Flourish Network

"Katie's book is one full of hope. As she accurately describes the often-discouraging realities of men and women serving as equals within the church, she reminds the reader that nothing is beyond the transforming power of the Holy Spirit. She believes what I hope all will know someday-God calls whom he will, and the Holy Spirit's fire within men and women will not be extinguished! He continues to call both women and men to serve him. Katie provides practical insight and forward guidance as she tackles an essential topic for the church. I recommend this book to pastors and laity alike." -Rev. Carla Working, Director of Clergy Care and Development of The Wesleyan Church

"The vision is simple, but most of us still haven't pulled it off: men and women working together in kingdom fullness. Katie Lance has a way of diagnosing the problem, discerning a solution, and then demonstrating it in real life. In Live Anointed Lance turns her lived experience into co-laboring next steps that show a practical way forward beyond mere aspiration." -Rev. David Drury, Activator for Global Marketplace Multipliers; Author, Coac