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Leading and Loving It

Through the Eyes of … The Senior Pastor, Part 1

Posted by:  Jessica Cornelius

With a contagious zest for life, Bobbie Houston passionately believes in the potential of all people and is devoted to the Cause of Christ.  Her and Brian’s all consuming desire is to place value on humanity.  To that end they labor to see healthy men, women and youth emerge across the landscape of the Church.

She is a wife, mother, grammy, friend, pastor, creative visionary, communicator, author, role model and mentor.  Her life reflects the message that she teaches-that people have incredible God-given potential waiting to be unleashed.  It is this message that has defined her life.  Bobbie has a desire to see value placed on womanhood, a passion that underpins the annual Colour Your World Women’s Conference, which she and the Hillsong team host in Sydney, London and Kiev annually.  Since 1997, Colour, has been bringing a message of value, work, and dignity to women from around the world, encouraging and inspiring them to be all God has created them to be.  Colour has also been a catalyst for mobilizing thousands of women, moved with compassion and a heart for justice, to help poor and marginalized children and women in developing nations.  Bobbie has been married to Brian for over 30 years and they have three grown children; Joel, Ben and Laura.  Together, they have an ever-growing family (including three beautiful granddaughters).

1.  What is your hobby? I don’t really have a hobby to be honest.  When we get spare moments I just love hanging with my kids.  A wander around the shops or a quiet coffee or time out with friends replenishes my soul.

2.  What is your idea of the perfect vacation? Friends, family, beach, sand, good food.

3.  How do you create a peaceful environment for your husband? I try to be low maintenance.  He carries huge responsibility, much of which is unseen, so I’m not gonna add to his stress especially when he needs space to think and produce.

4.  What special little things does your husband do or say to show you he loves you? Ha.  We’ve been married for 35 years this year.  His ability to create special holidays or things I would never consider says he really does love us amid the wonderful madness of life and ministry.

5.  What would you say is a unique characteristic about each of your children? They are all unique.  They all love God and His House.  We’ve always released them to serve God in their own way.  They are all artistic and creative in their own way.

6.  How did you know your husband was “the one” you were going to marry? Felt it the moment I saw him.  I was only 16 and he was 19 when we met.  We were pretty young.  And basically I fell in love.  Always pays to love the one you marry-especially if it’s gonna be for life.

7.  If you could do one thing all day long, what would that be? I have no idea.  Sometimes sleep would be a nice option.  Smile.

8.  What is your most embarrassing moment? It’s so embarrassing that I will NEVER tell.  Although I did manage to say something pretty crazy at Colour in London last year.  I strung two sentences together that needed a pause between…and accidentally said something quite “interesting”…So interesting that it can’t be repeated!

9.  When are you the happiest? When I’m feeling prepared and confident.

10.  What do your friends & family say you are really good at? Wiping the kitchen bench (it’s almost an obsession) and probably creating graphically and visually what I am sensing in the Spirit.

11.  What is the best leadership lesson you have learned lately? I don’t know if it’s the best or latest thing learned but I am mindful that “the more we know, the less we really know” and that we NEVER GRADUATE from being completely dependent upon His Grace and Strength for all we sense we are called to.

God Bless!!!

Bobbie

What is the best leadership lesson you’ve learned lately?

Jessica cornelius Reply:
 February 22nd, 2012 at 7:43 am

Bobbie, thank you for the interview. I have read both your books and practically have them highlighted from cover to cover. Your zeal, passion, and love for God’s House is contagious!
I look forward to part 2 of your interview.

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