#22: Expect Only To Serve | Living & Leading With Hands Open feat. Kimberly Dirmann

How do you achieve success in ministry? Become a servant to all. In this episode, Pastor Kimberly Dirmann recounts how God has moved her from a perfectionist people-pleaser focused on outcomes, to recognizing success in simply doing what God says, and not holding on too long. Kimberly also unpacks what cultivating love for people (even difficult ones) looks like practically, and how to avoid being a Saul to the David’s in your ministry.

Guest Bio:
Kimberly Dirmann was born in Colombia, South America, and lived in Colombia until she was 10. She has been married to Jerry for 35 years and they have two grown children, Alexandra and Jonathan, and six grandchildren.

Kimberly and Jerry served as youth pastors at Valley Community Church, El Monte Foursquare, for 8 ½ years (1986-1994).  In December 1994, Jerry was appointed Foursquare National Youth Minister and they traveled extensively with their children throughout the United States ministering at camps, and to youth pastors and leaders.

Kimberly served as the Director of Foursquare Women International from 2000-2005 with the primary focus of resourcing women in ministry leadership. Kimberly also co-hosted a talk show on a Christian radio station during this time.

Kimberly was appointed as the Southwest District Supervisor for the Foursquare denomination and served in this role from May of 2009 until May of 2016.  She, along with her district staff, oversaw 180 churches in Arizona, parts of Southern California, Southern Nevada, and Southern Utah.

Kimberly is the co-founder and co-pastor of The Rock Network, a ministry based in Anaheim, California consisting of multiple campuses and media ministries, and over 100 house churches. She also serves as the Director of “She Leads California”, an organization of Christian women who lead in various spheres of influence.

Resources Highlighted in this Interview:

•  The Awe of God: The Astounding Way a Healthy Fear of God Transforms Your Life by John Bevere
• Connect w/ Kimberly at https://www.therockanaheim.com/about

Episode Credits:
Audio Engineer & Editing by Brenton Hill
Produced by Chad Garrison

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