We spent hours planning for the conference. We passed out flyers, made announcements, blogged and saturated social media. We even put posters in the bathroom stalls! The time and effort were worth it because we knew if our women attended this conference, they would grow in their relationship with Christ and deepen their friendships at […]
Don’t Quit
So you feel like giving up? Have you ever questioned whether or not it’s all worth it? Are you mentally, physically or spiritually exhausted? Does it all just seem too hard? If you answered yes to any of these questions then take heart. Chances are, you are in the right place doing the right thing. […]
Help Women Understand the Men in Their Lives
A women’s ministry leader once told me, “With a woman, if something is unsettled in her marriage or dating relationship, it’s like nothing is right with the world until that is resolved.” Whether it’s a single woman wondering why her latest date won’t call her back or a woman married fifty years, we are relational […]
Become a Balanced Leader
Would you describe yourself as balanced? Okay, hold down the laughter! I could write a book called Totally Stressed and How I Achieved it While Seeking Balance! I’m sure not balanced enough to write a book about balance, but I know someone who is. In fact, He summed up the three things we need for […]
Embrace Different Nationalities in Your Ministry
Do you have different nationalities represented within your ministry or community? This week I’d like to encourage you to embrace the different nationalities and give your women the chance to share about their heritage. Recently, we did this at our church by creating a “Trip Around the World” event and it was well attended and […]
Bible Study Leaders Prayer Guide
As you lead a Bible study, prayer is essential. Here are 20 Scriptures to pray for yourself and others as you share the good news of Jesus. For yourself, ask God… To open your eyes to see the harvest around you. John 4:35 To break your heart over the condition of the lost. Romans 10:1 […]
Pray for Your Event Speaker
I was nearing the end of the message when I felt the first tickle. I cleared my throat and continued. But the tickle grew more persistent. Someone handed me a glass of water, but the need to cough grew stronger. While a volunteer read a Bible passage, I turned to the wall, hacking loudly behind […]
10 Keys to Helping A Speaker Do Her Job
Bringing in a speaker for your event or retreat can be a great way to minister to the women in your church and community. Help your speaker be most effective in her delivery by considering these key elements. Not long ago I spoke at a women’s retreat. When I arrived at the hotel, a few […]
Ministering to Working Women
We asked members of womensministry.net the following question: What do you do in your church to support women who work? How do you encourage them and/or what do you offer for them? Here are some of the responses we received: Sara Robinson, Director of Women’s Ministries First Baptist Church, Somerset, Kentucky Our ministry is fairly […]
4 Principles for Leading in Transition
Force.Of.Nature. Those are the most accurate words I could use to describe my predecessor in women’s ministry. From almost anyone’s account, she could (and did) do it all. She was a gifted teacher, a loving friend, and could cast a vision for dreams bigger than anyone would reasonably consider taking on. She had a heart […]
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