Although you may not be able to control the quantity of time you have available for others, you can control the quality of the time. By avoiding these five common “presence killers,” you can improve your ability to be “present” with others, which will increase trust and partnership in your women’s ministry. Assuming the “Exit” PositionYou may […]
Archives for February 2011
Encountering Easter, Observing Lent
I was first introduced to Lent by a patient at the hospital where I volunteered during high school. He was in traction and had a sign posted on his door that read, “I gave up walking for Lent.” The traditions of Lent were different from those I knew. We celebrated Easter as the high point […]
Overview of Event Planning for Ministry
Every event in your ministry should have a purpose. Special events, in particular, offer fun, fellowship and renewal all rolled into one. With an informal setting and non-threatening environment, a special event is a great way to attract people at all stages of faith. Plus, through events, we can teach that God’s church is not merely a building, […]