Are you organizing a mission’s trip for your church, preparing to minister overseas, or planning an international vacation for your family? Check here first! As I prepared for my missions trip to Uganda in 2007, I prayed, fasted, and was confident that God would give His angels charge over me (Psalm 91:11). But, I did […]
There’s a Ministry in the Dirt
I’ve read and written about lots of ministries. I’ve participated in and led them. I’ve heard about new ideas and have seen changed lives. But recently, a ministry cropped up right under my nose, and I never saw it coming. Grab your Pitchfork My sister, Kathy, has a knack for finding people in need. She […]
Ministry Outreach: Adopt a Soldier
This is a great ministry you can use to minister to single soldiers in your church who are deployed overseas. This is as simple as it sounds. The family, couple or person who adopts a soldier commits to pray for and stay in contact with the soldier while they are away. You can ask people […]
Coffee, Coupons and Ministry
The Coupon Angels? Who are these women? How do they fit into ministry? Buzz continues to heighten as this group serves the Lord in unique ways. Every Monday morning with coupons in one hand and Starbucks in the other they plan their strategies. One morning I decided to visit these Angels in action. With pen […]
Life Tips from a Life Coach
If you had asked me if I needed a Life Coach 5 years ago, I would have said no. Then I found myself faced with a series of crossroads and transitions (some by my choice and others not). I was overwhelmed. Now, not to sound arrogant, but I am not the kind of gal that […]
Event: You’ve Got a Friend in Me
The objective of this event is to have women who’ve “been there” give practical insight to the rest of us on how to be a true friend in times of need. Preparation We invited several women from our church to be on a panel – a young widow, a divorcee, a woman struggling with infertility, another […]
Who is Your Neighbor?
I had lived on the corner of Rosewood and Longwood Drive for over seven years, yet many of the women who lived nearby were complete strangers to me. I didn’t know their joys or their pains, I had no one to call to borrow a cup of sugar, and I had never told them about […]
Welcoming Your Guest Speaker:
8 Essential Questions to Ask in Advance
Clear communication with your guest speaker is the first key to a successful event. Making sure that you know her needs and that she knows your expectations is critical, so have a look at these eight essential questions for you to ask every speaker (or her assistant) during the advance planning stages of your event. […]
Event: In Step With the Spirit
We asked members to develop our idea “In Step with the Spirit,” into a great event, and here are the creative ideas we received: Scripture Reference: Galatians 5:25 Theme Description: In Step With the Spirit = Shoe theme From Kathleen : I would plan a fashion show as a community outreach and witnessing tool. But I would make […]
3 Keys to Reaching the Younger Generation
Community Baptist Church wanted to reach younger women and make their women’s retreat interactive. They encouraged women to follow the retreat emcees on Twitter and send them 30-second tips that could be shared with the crowd before sessions. However, younger tech savvy women didn’t sign up for the retreat. So the large screen displaying the […]
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