Encouragement and accountability are essential to Godly living, so we crated accountability groups to help women to spend a morning (or an evening) with people they trust and deepen their relationships and faith. Purpose: To encourage and hold each other accountable to live our lives in a Godly manner. Description: We gather every Saturday morning for breakfast at a local […]
Called into Ministry: What’s a Spouse and Family to Do?
“Honey! I’m home – and guess what? I’ve been called into the ministry!” Or, how about this one? “Welcome home, my Dear. How was your day? The kids are fine. Mail is on the table. And, oh yes! I’ve been called into the ministry!” This scenario has been played out many times in many marriages. […]
Leadership: A Team that is Real
The Velveteen Rabbit was a little toy with big questions. “What is REAL?” asked the Rabbit one day, when they were lying side by side near the nursery fender, before Nana came to tidy the room. “Does it mean having things that buzz inside you and a stick-out handle?” We might ask similar of a […]
How to Choose One Word for Your Year
Long lists of resolutions rarely work. There’s just too much to remember and too much to stay on top of in our busy lives. We don’t have the mental bandwidth to keep up with a list of resolutions. So we usually fail at this common New Year’s tradition. In my experience, it’s better to do […]
Event: SPA Day
Do you need a “time out” from the hectic pace of daily life to relax with soft music and candlelight? Recently I spoke at a women’s retreat, a half day SPA event focused on a Spiritually Prepared Attitude (SPA). The theme was so much fun and creative that I wanted to share it. This was […]
Two Vital Ways to Prevent Burnout
Researchers define burnout as: “A state of physical, emotional and mental exhaustion caused by long term involvement in emotionally demanding situations.” Would you define ministry as an “emotionally demanding situation?” If you have been in ministry longer than ten minutes, and have a pulse, most likely you would! In my years of ministry, that has […]
5 Tips for Leading a Bible Study
Leading a Bible study for the first time can be intimidating, especially if you have never facilitated a group before. Chris Adams, Senior Lead Women’s Ministry Specialist for LifeWay Christian Resources, offers 5 tips you must know to help you lead a successful Bible study. Here are five tips on facilitating your Bible study meeting. […]
Rethink Your Bible Reading Plan
A classic definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over expecting different results. If you’ve tried and failed at reading through the Bible in the past, perhaps it’s time to try something different for the New Year. No rocket science here, just five simple tips to tweak both your perspective on Bible […]
How to Host a Prayer Room
Events offer women an opportunity to connect and to grow. We can make the most of the moment by giving women a place to pause, reflect and pray. Hosting a prayer room at your next event makes a priority of prayer and adds significance to the brief moments during which you have their attention. Make […]
Reframe Your New Year with a New Perspective
Recently I found myself replacing some very old picture frames from flowery old 1990’s frames to chic new Pottery Barn ones. The frame totally updated the photos, but the photos remained exactly the same. As a professional life coach and ministry consultant, I use this same technique with clients called “reframing.” By definition it is: […]
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