EPISODE · Jul 22, 2026 · 41 MIN
#05: It is His Mission: Ibu Ayu Soewandi, Executive Director, PPA/GMIM
from Global Leadership Collaborative · host Seed Company
After a cancer diagnosis forced her to step away, Ibu Ayu prayed one bold prayer for the ministry she hoped to return to. In this episode, Woody McLendon talks with Ibu Ayu Soewandi, Executive Director of PPA/GMIM, the Bible translation ministry of the GMIM Church in North Sulawesi, Indonesia.Ayu shares her personal journey to faith in Christ and into the ministry of Bible translation.She also offers hard-won wisdom on leadership, God's provision and favor, and the blessing of women using their gifts to lead."Bible translation is more than just a project. It is a call." — Ibu Ayu SoewandiGuest: Ibu Ayu Soewandi, Executive Director, PPA/GMIM (North Sulawesi, Indonesia)If this episode encouraged you, share it with one leader who needs it.Chapters:00:00 Welcome & Guest Introduction00:35 Facing a Health & Leadership Crisis03:47 Inside the Ministry of PPA & GMIM05:56 Early Life & Family Background07:16 Embracing the Gospel Personally08:27 God's Call into Bible Translation11:52 Balancing Family Life & Ministry13:58 Experiencing God's Provision & Favor16:44 Stepping into Leadership at PPA19:17 Encouragement Toward Leadership20:16 Joy in Team Growth & Impact24:12 Cultivating Core Values in Leadership25:16 Challenges of Bible Translation in Indonesia26:26 Opportunities Amid the Challenges27:29 Fun Questions31:27 Women in Leadership in Bible Translation35:21 Advice for Aspiring Women Leaders37:47 Hope for the Future of Bible Translation39:32 Closing Thoughts & ChallengeSubscribe: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@GlobalLeadershipCollaborative?sub_confirmation=1Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/global-leadership-collaborative/id1896597218Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4klUSjZ1cuWmzEjVrVCOV0#BibleTranslation #ChristianLeadership #WomenInLeadership #MissionsCredits: The Global Leadership Collaborative is sponsored by Seed Company and is intended to serve current and aspiring leaders in Bible translation around the world. The podcast host, Woody McLendon, serves as GLC Director at Seed Company and brings over 30 years of ministry experience in Bible translation, including 10 years as President of JAARS, Inc. https://seedcompany.com
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