Tools to Help You Lead, Grow, and Flourish in Your God-Given Calling

These handpicked books from the Ministry Chick Network team are written by women who’ve walked the road of leadership, ministry, and calling—and want to pour into yours. Whether you're navigating identity, communication, rhythms, or growth, there’s a resource here to equip and encourage you.

MINISTRY CHICK

Are your leadership gifts calling you to more?

If you’ve served as a woman in ministry, you already know—the path isn’t always easy. But you’re not walking it alone. Books for Christian women leaders

With over 20 years of experience serving in nearly every role within the local church, Melissa Mashburn shares heartfelt wisdom, hard-won lessons, and Spirit-filled encouragement for women like you—women leading, serving, and seeking to step fully into their calling. What you will discover reading this book? You will find:

  1. Identity rooted in Christ, not just your ministry title

  2. How to find your voice and be heard at the table

  3. What it means to lead with confidence in male-dominated spaces

  4. The power of community, clarity, and calling

  5. And permission to grow, rest, and rise—in your own way.

SAVORING THE CONVERSATION

Savoring the Conversation is a heartfelt and practical invitation to rediscover the sacred power of the table. Through stories, Scripture, and leadership insight, Erin Pickering explores how Jesus used meals to disciple others—and how you can do the same in your life, ministry, and small group.

This book will stir your soul, strengthen your leadership, and help you see every meal as an opportunity for connection, growth, and transformation.

Pull up a chair—ministry is on the menu.

Coming This December 2025!

The Story of The Three Little Divas Reach Your Money Goals in 3 Steps

Do you ever wish you could just chat with your girlfriends about your money fears? Or perhaps you need someone to listen and understand because they have been there? Then you will definitely want to know our Divas! These ladies will pull back the curtain on their money mistakes and you will begin to see your situation in a brand new light.

Written by our very own Dr. Brandy Baxter. She is the creator of The Three Little Divas and Co-Founder of Black Girl Financial Magic. As a financial coach and educator, Brandy has witnessed families realize their financial dreams of saving for vacation, purchasing homes, paying off debts, and no longer living paycheck to paycheck. Brandy is an Air Force Veteran, dynamic speaker, financial and executive coach, and trainer.

31-Day Scripture JournalS

by Jessie Lynn Young

What if you started looking for God’s goodness like a treasure hunt—expecting to find Him in every detail of your day?

In this 31-day journal, you’ll engage with Scripture in a simple but powerful way: through reflective journaling that opens your eyes to God’s presence in the everyday. From the quiet of your morning coffee to the conversations with friends, the walk in nature, or even the chaos of a busy schedule—you’ll begin to see Him all around you.

This isn’t just a journal. It’s an invitation to experience God’s nearness.

  • This book is an answer to prayer. If you are a woman in ministry (paid or volunteer) and have ever felt: -alone in your leadership development - the tension of balancing motherhood and your work - the struggle of a misplaced identity - the desire to cultivate community but don't know where to start... Sisters this book is for you. I am forever grateful for the words Melissa Mashburn has written to encourage women in their leadership.

    B.D.

  • “If you are a ministry leader in any capacity you need to read this book. Melissa's heart for ministry and helping women in ministry find their way and their voice to follow God's calling on their life is such a blessing. This book has some great tips along with some great take aways for all who read it, men and women. “

    Lindy

  • ‘Ministry Chick is a phenomenal book that encourages women in ministry and validates their seat at the table. Melissa shares from her years of experience as a female leader in ministry and gives insight on how women can flourish in ministry. This book is a go to guide for women navigating ministry as a female leader.”

    Michelle

  • “This book is not about what we do but about who we are and who we are becoming with the call to run wild - together - fighting against becoming anything more or less than who it is God designed us each uniquely to be. You will want all the pastors wives at your church and staff women to read and discuss this book together! Thank you Melissa for talking the talk and walking the walk and truly embodying what it means to celebrate one another unashamedly and pursue all God has for us personally and collectively. Let's go girls!”

    Chrissy Maher

  • “Ministry Chick is your essential guide of what to expect when you’re a woman in the ministry.”

    Melissa Mashburn

  • “Being a female leader in any role within ministry is very complicated. Read this book and you will feel like you are sitting with a girlfriend who gets it and who doesn’t have a chip on her shoulder either. It’s a resource that is refreshing and developing at the same time.”

    Stephanie A.