Turmoil surged. Tears poured. Confusion erupted. Negative thoughts bombarded my mind. I felt like I was in a war zone. Dropping to the floor, I cried out for God’s strength and protection from this oppression. God, there is no way I can speak at this women’s retreat! I am too weak. How can you use […]
Be Purposeful to Remember Names
Gary remembered my name. He was a member of an association I served and, from the first time we met, he remembered me. He was purposeful to use my name in conversation each time we spoke and I always walked away feeling like he cared, not just about the information I had or my position […]
Don’t Say Yes to Everything
As I was driving to my next appointment, I found myself fantasizing about being in the hospital. Yup. As the patient. In a bed. With no responsibilities. “Then I could take some time off of work,” I thought. Whoa. Did I actually reach the point of thinking being in a hospital was the only way […]
Thank Volunteers in Personal Ways
Whether your ministry is planning events, leading Bible studies or putting together a community outreach, my guess is you aren’t doing it alone. Hopefully, you have a team of people working together to accomplish what God has put before you to do. And, hopefully, you are taking time to thank your volunteer team for all […]
11 Tips for Writing a Message
Whether you call them talks or messages, one of the most exciting, and scary, ventures in women’s ministry is when we are called to step up to a microphone and speak. The key is to be prepared. As a women’s ministry leader, there will come a time when a speaker doesn’t show up, or a […]
Ministering to Women in the Fifty Shades Frenzy
As women’s ministry leaders, are you prepared to provide Biblical truth to women who are caught up with theFifty Shades of Grey book and movie? We’ve compiled a list of resources available to equip you to minister to the women in your life. With the popularity of the recent movie Fifty Shades of Grey and […]
Let God Be the Puzzle Maker
Round puzzles. Square puzzles. Jigsaw puzzles. Crossword puzzles. Heart puzzles. All puzzles have one thing in common – the pieces fit together to complete the whole. With one segment removed, it distorts the full picture. Just as a missing link weakens the chain, an omitted puzzle piece alters the final image. Yet a puzzle with […]
Become a Tower Builder
When my son was a toddler, one of his favorite games involved building towers of wooden blocks so he could knock them down. He had a certain proclivity for a specific type of tower – those built on the foundation of one, single block. As I would pile blocks on top of the other, only […]
Recruiting a Leadership Team
Whether you are starting from scratch or reorganizing an existing ministry, the first place to begin is with prayer. Trust me, there are a lot of decisions to make and the place to begin is on your knees before the Lord. Everything has a way of coming together when the Lord’s direction has been sought […]
Keep a Samples Folder
It’s time to plan the design materials and theme for your next ministry event, or maybe even for the ministry as a whole. Where do you turn for ideas and inspiration? Pinterest, maybe? While I love Pinterest, I also value having a hard copy of materials. There is something to be said about feeling the […]
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