God has designed the body of Christ to work like our natural bodies. Each part may have a different function, but exists for the benefit of the whole body. Since ministry is about what God wants to bring to the body of Christ as a whole, rather than our own agendas, we need accountability. Accountability […]
7 Questions to Ask Before your Next Meeting
Are your meetings colossal time wasters or highly productive gatherings? Like most things, with a little forethought, your meetings can be fruitful, timely and truly helpful. So as you plan for yet another meeting, you might just want to consider asking yourself these questions… 1. Why are we meeting? Preparing an agenda will answer this […]
Does Anyone Ever Really Change?
My husband’s parents were coming for a visit – reason enough to paint the basement, let alone clean the refrigerator, as any woman knows. When company comes, we put our best foot forward, especially when the company coming is the in-laws. We color our hair, buy a new top, hide the nail holes in the […]
Event: Beautiful Builder
Build your next event around the Bible’s famous builder, Nehemiah. He rebuilt Jerusalem’s broken down walls more with faith and tenacity than with stone and mortar. His story provides a creative twist for your women’s ministry event. Details This was our ladies night out. A fun time to build relationships and learn together. It could […]
How Do I Know I’m Called?
I had lived the last decade trying to forget the terrible things done to me by a masked man I found hiding in my apartment, just days after my college graduation. Moving to a new town, I wanted to forget my past, start a new life, and make a happy home for my family. After […]
Communicating the Heart of Your Ministry
One of the most challenging areas in ministry, and I suspect in life, has to be good communication. It is vital for a leader in women’s ministry to communicate the ministry’s vision and goals and expectations to pastors, the women on their WM leadership team or council, and the people in their church body. When you communicate […]
EVENT: Front Yard Retreat – Help a Girlfriend Day Out
You can get women in your front yard for some encouragement, nourishment and excitement! Background Belinda Cress felt the Lord press on her heart a burden for the women of her area and the idea of a “front yard retreat” was born. It met physical, emotional and spiritual needs. She and her team have continued […]
7 Biblical Qualifications for Leadership
The success of any organization usually rests on the foundation of its leadership. What are the key character qualities your leadership should possess? As we seek leaders for our ministry, it is essential we consider their Biblical qualifications. CHRIST FOLLOWER – Do you sense the person has a passion for Christ and is pursuing maturity […]
Event: Books and Chocolate
What do you get when you mix a good book with some chocolate? Sweet fellowship. This fantastic event will have your ladies interacting and sharing with each other in a warm and inviting atmosphere. It just doesn’t get much better than that! Objective Provide an opportunity for the women of our church to interact in […]
15 Tips to Effectively Engage Newcomers
Here are some ideas to help you plan to effectively engage newcomers: Be intentional in greeting guests. Make a deliberate plan for creating a welcoming atmosphere. Establish a welcome team. Look for the people in your church or ministry who are excited about the things you are doing. These folks love to meet new people […]
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