Episode #20
Special OPS Woman - is that you?
Key Takeaways Intercession can prepare the way Barbara's life changed after nearly two years of prayer from a coworker and her prayer group. Faithful prayer may be working long before visible change appears. A simple explanation can open a heart The gospel became clear to Barbara through a basic drawing that showed life before and after the cross. Powerful ministry does not have to be complicated. Obedience may require a decisive turn Barbara canceled her band and plans for Las Vegas because she knew her new direction required a clean break from the path she had been following. Your assignment will not look like someone else's Barbara honors the leaders who influenced her while emphasizing that she carries her own calling. Comparison can distract people from the work entrusted to them. Respond to the need God puts in front of you Barbara and Bill learned to ask why a need had been brought to their attention. That question became a pathway into local ministry and international service. Start with what you have Their work in South Africa began with grocery money and a written vision. A small beginning can become the seed of a lasting mission. Age does not cancel purpose Barbara's encouragement is direct: remember what God asked you to do, stop postponing it, and begin. Experience can become an asset to the assignment. Ministry Journey Highlights Professional singing career beginning in her teenage years More than five decades of marriage and ministry partnership with Dr. Bill Peters Music ministry through Christian television and large faith gatherings Church planting and local community ministry in California Co-founding the International Children's Aid Network Supporting a Children's Village and educational work in Soweto, South Africa Authoring Special Ops Woman and developing a second volume Scripture Themes Referenced Exodus 7:7 - Moses stepping into a major assignment later in life Proverbs 22:6 - Continuing to pray for children who were raised in faith 2 Corinthians 9:10 - God providing seed to the sower Zechariah 4:10 - Refusing to despise small beginnings Habakkuk 2:2 - Writing the vision clearly Books and Resources Mentioned Special Ops Woman Barbara Peters' faith-centered book applies principles of warfare to mission, discipline, and courageous action. It is available through major booksellers, including Christianbook.com. Special Ops Woman Volume 2 Rules of Engagement Barbara shared that the manuscript is complete and awaiting its next publishing step. Run Baby Run The testimony of Nicky Cruz helped Barbara believe that transformation through Christ was possible for her too. First Force Recon Company Sunrise at Midnight Dr. William Peters' account of his Vietnam experience and service with an elite Marine reconnaissance unit. Listener Reflection What has God already asked you to begin? What is one step you can take with the time, experience, relationships, and resources already in your hands? Call to Action Take out a blank sheet of paper and write down the assignment you have delayed. Identify one action you can complete this week, then begin. Share this episode with someone who needs to hear that purpose does not expire with age, and subscribe to Unleash Vision and Faith for more conversations about courage, calling, and faithful action. Thank you for listening! Tune in next week to increase your FAITH! Subscribe to Unleash Vision & Faith so you never miss an episode. And if today’s conversation inspired you, share it with a fellow entrepreneur who’s ready to build a God-centered business.
