#06: Listen and Follow: Maria Vega, Indonesia Growth Strategy Leader, Seed Company

Maria Vega reached a critical point in her very successful life. Each time she walked into church, she felt God ask her the same question: "Maria, what are you doing for my kingdom?" It took her three years to answer it.When she finally did, every mission organization she approached said no thanks. Her global business background, they told her kindly, was not what they needed. She gave up, went back to a regular job, and cried. Six months later the phone rang.In this episode, Woody McLendon talks with Maria about the long road from a successful business career across ten countries in Latin America into Bible translation ministry. She shares how God prepared her and used her experience, after many false starts, to encourage the development of Bible translation organizations and leaders around the world. She also shares powerful insights for Christian leaders serving in Bible translation and beyond. "Do not think the first closed door is the final answer." — Maria VegaGuest: Maria Vega, Indonesia Growth Strategy Leader, Seed Company — https://seedcompany.comLearn more: https://www.youtube.com/@GlobalLeadershipCollaborativeIf this episode encouraged you, share it with one leader who needs it.Chapters:00:00 Welcome & Guest Introduction00:47 When God Calls and You Are Not Ready03:54 A Successful Career, and a Question at Church06:27 Growing Up Between Two Worlds08:36 The Night That Changed Everything12:37 A Complete Transformation15:40 Halftime: From Success to Significance19:17 What Finally Brought Clarity20:56 The Hardest Part of Saying Yes23:05 Entering the World of Bible Translation26:19 The Door That Stayed Closed28:48 A Model That Went Global33:06 What Encourages Me After 17 Years34:35 Fun Questions39:31 What Gives You Hope for the Movement?41:11 Your Goal Is to Become Unnecessary43:31 Counsel for a Younger Leader45:27 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 #Missions #WomenInLeadership #SeedCompanyCredits: 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