Each week Baptist Women in Ministry introduces an amazing minister. This week, we are thrilled to introduce Alicia Zorzoli.
Alicia, tell us about your ministry journey and the places and ways you have served and are serving.
I have been a professor at the Baptist Seminary in Argentina for twelve years in the areas of preaching and Christian journalism. God has given me a very specific passion for women´s ministries. I have been doing that mainly in Latin America as a Bible teacher, conference speaker, writer, translator, and editor of women´s books and magazines.
What have been your greatest sources of joy in ministry?
During my service as the secretary-treasurer of the Baptist World Alliance Women´s Department, I had the opportunity to travel throughout the world and meet amazing women who taught me that if you use your creativity and the little resources you have, God can do great things through you. Another source of joy is that for the past eight years I have been a faculty member at the Latina Leadership Institute, which empowers Latina Christian Leaders to reach their full potential. It is a great experience to see our students lead Christian ministries and secular organizations and to also work to obtain higher degrees in education in order to be able to influence others.
What have been your greatest sources of challenge in ministry?
One challenge is helping young Latina women take advantage of the resources and opportunities they have available. Many times they just don´t know what is out there for them. Another challenge is to help Latina women of all ages realize their value in God´s eyes.
What advice would you give to a teenage girl who is discerning a call to ministry?
Once you are sure where God is leading you, don´t let anybody deviate from it.
Keep your eyes open, be alert and intentional in looking for opportunities to reach your full potential.
Do your best in performing the small tasks. Many times they are the door to greater ones.