Have you ever had one of those days when you needed God to remind you why you are doing what you’re doing? You know this is where you’re supposed to be but you feel a little discouraged (overwhelmed, helpless, insert your feeling here). I’ve been there too, but I want to encourage you that there […]
Release Your Inner Visionary
What is the difference between being a good leader and a visionary leader, and why does it matter? A good leader can effectively carry out a plan. A good leader can assess a situation and strategically lead. But a visionary leader can better see where God is leading, and is able to inspire others to […]
Embracing Home Bible Studies as Outside/In Ministry
Every Wednesday night I meet with four to six women in my home. They are fierce and wonderful. They are hungry for Christ. These are women who might not show up in a typical Bible study or women’s conference, but they feel comfortable in my home. They are growing in their faith. We are growing in relationship. As […]
Raising Up New Leaders
Passing on the baton of leadership. It’s a challenge we face every year as women’s ministry leaders. Part of our job description involves raising up new leaders. For years, I chose my friends because they were familiar; I knew their hearts, and I could count on them. But as our numbers grew, this method no longer worked. I […]
Template: Team Meeting Agenda
When leading a team meeting, it’s important to have an agenda to guide your time and provide your team members with the general flow of the meeting. Use this template as a starting point to create your own team meeting agenda.
How To Talk To Women Who Need to “Cover Up” A Bit More
Have you ever been a bit uncomfortable at how much cleavage someone was showing in church? Has your pastor ever asked (no doubt uncomfortably) if you could “have a word” with someone about her skin-tight attire? Do some teenage girls need to “get” why youth leaders keep talking about the topic of dress? As a women’s ministry leader, […]
Qualities to Look for When Selecting Team Members [Video]
In this video, Wendy Blight shares the character qualities to look for in the women you ask to join your leadership team. You will learn how to find women who are: learners with a passion for the Word intentional encouragers vulnerable humble
Event: Pearls
We host this event on a monthly basis, and it’s called Praise, Edification, Activities, Relaxation and Laughter with Sisters… PEARLS for short. This is the perfect event to share the gifts God has given you with the other ladies in your ministry. It is based on Malachi 3:16-17. Materials We keep this simple since this is […]
See Ministry Through the Eyes of the New Girl
I was on staff at the church my husband and I helped plant. I knew my church’s history, our theology, our vision for the future. I knew each family in the directory that I printed myself — their interests, their talents, their battles. I had the privilege of welcoming the congregation each week and telling them about prayer […]
Event: Road Trip!
Traveling companions fill our journeys with adventures. Why not plan a short trip with women in your ministry? There are a lot of options. Try one of these ideas, or put your own flair on one! Cars or Bus? Either! Taking a bus definitely has some benefits: less drivers on the road, ability to move […]
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